Honolulu, HI

HAWAII EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

EIN 99-0039988

Education & Youth Development Teaching & Educational Innovation

Mission

To promote excellence in education in Hawaiʻi by supporting and connecting educators statewide, advancing professional development, and inspiring those who pursue careers in teaching.

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

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About HAWAII EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Hawaii Education Association (HEA) is a long-established, member-focused nonprofit founded in 1921 that brings together teachers, professors, school administrators and supporters across Hawaiʻi to promote the profession of teaching and improve educational outcomes statewide. HEA operates scholarships, professional development programs, events and partnerships that support current and future teachers; recent organizational activity includes an HEA Education Summit (January 8, 2025), regular newsletters (most recently February 3, 2026), and ongoing scholarship and professional learning offerings in partnership with local institutions. The EIN 99-0039988 has been confirmed as belonging to the Hawaii Education Association through public nonprofit registries and the organization’s own web presence; HEA is an active, donor-facing 501(c)(3) organization focused on educator development and student success in Hawaiʻi.

Notable achievements

HEA Education Summit (2025)

Hosted a half-day statewide summit on January 8, 2025 to convene education leaders and explore strategies for cultivating homegrown educators and strengthening professional pathways.

Longstanding scholarship program

Maintains multiple scholarship streams (for in-service educators, student teachers, college students, and graduating seniors) and reports having awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to support professional development and teacher preparation over the years.

Professional development partnerships

Developed partnerships with local institutions (for example a free online economics PD course delivered in collaboration with Hawaiʻi Pacific University and the Hawaiʻi Council on Economic Education) to provide graduate credits and DOE salary reclassification opportunities for teachers.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.3M
Annual revenue: $282K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 99-0039988
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: www.hawaiieducationassociation.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Listed in major nonprofit databases and tax-exempt registries, confirming HEA’s 501(c)(3) status (EIN 99-0039988) and public filing history.

Works in collaboration with respected local education organizations (Hawaii State Teachers Association - Retired, Education Institute of Hawaii, The Hawaii Foundation for Educators), reflecting community recognition and partnership.

Maintains an active communications program (regular newsletters and public events) and a sustained web presence that supports donor-facing fundraising and outreach.

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