Honolulu, HI

UNITED KOREAN ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII

EIN 20-0070639

Arts, Culture & Heritage Cultural Heritage & Traditions AAPI communities

Mission

TUKAH strives to advance the common interests of Korean-Americans in Hawaii and enrich the life of all community members by preserving, promoting and sharing the unique Korean culture, its positive values, and cherished immigration history.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About UNITED KOREAN ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII

The United Korean Association of Hawaii (TUKAH) is a 501(c)(3) grassroots organization serving Korean-Americans and the wider Honolulu community through cultural, educational, and social programs. It operates cultural classes, community events, an Immigration History Hall, and publishes community resources to strengthen ties within the Korean community and with other local groups. Since 2022 TUKAH has operated the Cultural Community Center (the former Makiki Library building) under a use agreement with the City and County of Honolulu, delivering senior and youth programs, cultural events, and community meeting space. The organization files annual Form 990 returns and reported operating revenues in the low hundreds of thousands in recent filings, indicating ongoing program activity and fundraising.

Notable achievements

Makiki Community Center agreement

Reached a formal agreement with the City and County of Honolulu (effective August 2022) to develop and operate the second and third floors of the former Makiki Community Library as the Cultural Community Center, delivering classes and community programming for seniors, youth, and the wider neighborhood.

Established Immigration History Hall

Developed and maintains an Immigration History Hall and related cultural exhibits and educational programming to preserve and share the history of Korean immigration to Hawai‘i.

Sustained fundraising and reporting

Maintained regular public financial reporting (Form 990 series) and reporting years with revenues in the mid-hundreds of thousands, supporting continued program delivery and community services.

At a glance

Total assets: $170K
Annual revenue: $333K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-0070639
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: www.hawaiihanin.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed partner/agency on local philanthropic platform Aloha United Way and included in community resource directories.

Received local media coverage and public recognition for the Makiki community center partnership from Honolulu city officials and local news outlets.

Recognized by federal tax authorities as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (IRS ruling date recorded in public filings).

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