Honolulu, HI

HAWAII SEAFOOD COUNCIL

EIN 26-0613665

Environment & Animal Welfare Local Food & Sustainable Farming

Mission

To promote and protect Hawaii’s marine fisheries, seafood safety and sustainability through education, outreach, research and market development so that local fishing, seafood traditions and food security are sustained for present and future generations.

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

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About HAWAII SEAFOOD COUNCIL

The Hawaii Seafood Council (HSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Honolulu that advocates for Hawaii’s commercial and cultural seafood interests by promoting seafood safety, sustainable fisheries practices, and consumer awareness. HSC operates public-facing programs including educational outreach, tours of the Honolulu Fish Auction, web-based materials and branding efforts to distinguish locally caught Hawaii seafood in the marketplace. In recent years HSC has maintained active online resources and program materials (including a Fisheries Improvement Project methodology and consumer FAQs) and continued outreach and branding activity aimed at linking consumers, the fishing community and regional fisheries managers. The organization files annual Form 990 returns and is listed in nonprofit registries, indicating ongoing operations and donor-facing activity.

Notable achievements

Branding Hawaii Seafood initiative

Launched a multi-part program to raise consumer recognition of locally caught seafood through fish-auction and fishing-village tours, a web-based/virtual tour experience, and community outreach events to differentiate Hawaii seafood in local and visitor markets.

Fisheries improvement and methodology resources

Developed and published fisheries improvement project (FIP) methodology and supporting materials to inform stakeholders and align local fisheries practices with regional sustainability and management guidance.

Ongoing public education and fish-auction programming

Operated regular educational programming and Honolulu Fish Auction tours (including virtual content) to increase consumer understanding of seafood origin, handling standards, and the role of local fisheries in Hawaii’s food security and culture.

At a glance

Total assets: $202K
Annual revenue: $252K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-0613665
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: www.hawaii-seafood.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Maintains active 501(c)(3) status with annual Form 990 filings and appears in national nonprofit databases, confirming tax-exempt, donor-facing operations.

Referenced in regional fisheries and management materials as a collaborator and source of public-facing information on Hawaii seafood, seafood safety and fisheries improvement.

Widely listed in nonprofit registries and community directories as the principal Hawaii organization focused on promoting locally sourced seafood and fisheries education.

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