Mahalo
Kapolei, HI

FRIENDS OF CASA-HAWAII

EIN 26-3599945
Housing, Food & Basic Needs Foster Care, Adoption & Child Welfare Children & youth
Mission

To support the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program by recruiting, training, and retaining volunteer advocates and by providing resources that promote normalcy and well‑being for children in foster care.

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

About FRIENDS OF CASA-HAWAII

Friends of CASA–Hawaii is the independent 501(c)(3) fundraising and support arm for the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program in Hawaii, working statewide to ensure children in foster care have trained volunteer advocates and access to supportive services. The organization raises grants and donations and partners with community programs to fund projects that supply clothing, holiday gifts, care packages, independent-living supports, and other normalcy-enhancing resources for youth in foster care. Friends of CASA–Hawaii is an active nonprofit with recent Form 990-EZ filings reporting continued contributions and net assets that sustain its grantmaking and program support.

Notable achievements

FY2024 Fundraising

Reported $59,354 in contributions in fiscal year 2024, providing the primary funding source for grants and direct support to CASA volunteers and foster youth.

Secured Grants & In‑Kind Partnerships

Obtained grants and partnered with foundations and corporate donors (including Ticket to Dream / Mattress Firm Foundation, Bretzlaff Foundation and others) to deliver clothing, holiday gifts, care packages and independent-living assistance to children served by CASA.

Sustained Financial Position

Maintained positive net assets (approximately $77K reported in the most recent filing) and minimal liabilities, enabling ongoing project funding and program support across Hawaii.

At a glance

Total assets
$77K
Annual revenue
$59K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
26-3599945
Location
Kapolei, HI
On Mahalo since
May 2026

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

Recognition

Profiled in national nonprofit data services (organization profiles appear in resources such as ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and Charity Navigator).
Has been a named recipient or partner in recognized community fundraising and in‑kind donation programs (examples include Ticket to Dream / Famous Footwear and Delivering Good / Ralph Lauren clothing drives).
Board and volunteer leadership includes locally recognized professionals; individual board members have received local business honors (for example, a board member was listed in Pacific Business News 40 Under 40).

Is this your organization?

Claim this page to keep it current — add your logo, publish campaigns, and reach the donors and advisors discovering you on Mahalo.

Claim this page