Honolulu, HI

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF HAWAII

EIN 23-7024314

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Emergency Assistance & Relief

Mission

Assistance League of Hawaii volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.

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

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About ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF HAWAII

Assistance League of Hawaii is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit chartered in 1971 that delivers hands-on philanthropic programs across the Hawaiian Islands. Its work is funded primarily through a member-run thrift shop and donor contributions, and programs address needs at all ages from early childhood through elder services. Major programs include Operation School Bell (new school clothing and literacy support), Operation Wildlife (school-based wildlife conservation education), We Care (comfort Malama Bears, layettes and emergency support), Share (pass-along donations to partner agencies), and an Outreach arm that responds to disasters and emergent needs. The organization reports recent annual statistics showing tens of thousands served, substantial volunteer hours, and a high percentage of funds directed back into community programs.

Notable achievements

Large-scale direct service (2023–24)

In the 2023–2024 year the chapter reported serving over 35,000 children and adults across Hawaii through its combined philanthropic programs, with measurable distribution totals such as hundreds of layettes for new mothers and hundreds of comfort ‘Malama’ bears to hospitals and emergency services.

High program return rate

The chapter reports that approximately 78% of its 2023–24 funds were returned directly to community programs, demonstrating a strong program-to-overhead ratio for an all-volunteer organization.

Sustained volunteer capacity and earned revenue

Assistance League of Hawaii operates a member-run thrift shop that provides significant earned revenue (six-figure annual receipts) while contributing tens of thousands of volunteer hours annually, enabling expanded program reach and local responsiveness (including targeted Maui wildfire relief and school recovery efforts).

At a glance

Total assets: $1.7M
Annual revenue: $450K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 23-7024314
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: hawaii.assistanceleague.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Officially registered 501(c)(3) chapter with EIN 23-7024314 and an active public profile on national nonprofit data services.

Longstanding, recognized community partner with Hawaii public schools, local hospitals and emergency services through signature programs (Operation School Bell, We Care, Operation Wildlife).

Regularly featured in local media and community fundraising events; active participant in the annual Oʻahu Visitor Industry Charity Walk and a recipient of designated community relief contributions (e.g., Maui wildfire assistance).

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