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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2022 Expires: January 2025

Catholic Charities Hawai'i

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(808) 261-9776
1822 Keeaumoku St
Honolulu, HI, 96822-3001
https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Catholic Charities Hawai'i meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"We are a community of hope that promotes the dignity of each person by helping others empower themselves. We provide a wide range of social services with compassion and a commitment to excellence. Through our programs and our advocacy for social justice, we lovingly serve all people, especially those with the greatest need, regardless of their faith or culture."

Year, State Incorporated:
1947, HI

Serving Hawaii since 1947, Catholic Charities Hawaii is dedicated to providing a wide range of social services. They provide help and hope all people, especially those with the greatest need.

Catholic Charities Hawaii has touched the lives of over 40,000 individuals through their service and advocacy efforts. They offer more than 40 programs addressing: child abuse and neglect, homelessness, children's emotional and behavioral problems, unplanned pregnancy, adult violence and abuse, difficulties encountered by immigrants, difficulties adjusting to life's challenges, and sustaining independent living. 

For the year ended August 31, 2020, Catholic Charities Hawai'i's program expenses were:

Housing Assistance and Referral Programs $11,300,507
Family and Therapeutic Services $8,528,463
Youth Enrichment Services $5,410,246
Community and Senior Services $2,310,167
Total Program Expenses $27,549,383

Chief Executive
Robert Van Tassell, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. Paul Saito, Partner

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Cades Schutte LLP

Board Size
22

Paid Staff Size
296

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 1.56%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Catholic Charities Hawai'i's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2020.

Source of Funds
Government and private grants and contracts $25,973,731
Donor restricted contributions and foundation grants $2,387,131
Contributions without donor restrictions $1,814,804
Donor restricted investment income $711,102
Rental income $709,253
Program service fees and project income $358,307
Other revenue and support $195,592
Investment income without donor restrictions – net $101,135
Total Income $32,251,055

Programs: 86% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $32,251,055
Total expenses: $31,859,852
  Program expenses $27,549,383
  Fundraising expenses $480,635
  Administrative expenses $3,829,834
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $391,203
Beginning Net Assets $34,473,220
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $34,864,523
Total Liabilities $22,937,981
Total Assets $57,802,404

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