Honolulu, HI

HAWAII YOUTH OPERA CHORUS

EIN 99-0142646

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Children & youth

Mission

The mission of HYOC is to build a core nurturing and firm cultural and musical foundation for our youth in their individual and collective lifelong pursuit of excellence in choral music and other performing arts, fostering leadership in the performing arts for future generations.

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

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About HAWAII YOUTH OPERA CHORUS

Founded in 1961, the Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus (HYOC) is Oʻahu’s longest-running community youth choir, offering graded choral ensembles, music education, and performance training for students in grades K–12. HYOC serves approximately 1,200–1,500 students annually through its Saturday program, school outreach, choral festivals, and youth opera productions, producing roughly 20–30 concerts per year (many free to the public) and performing in community venues and eldercare settings. Under Artistic Director Nola Nahulu (director since 1986), HYOC emphasizes Hawaiian culture and world music and actively commissions new youth operas — including the organization’s 10th youth-opera commission presented as part of its OPERAtunities program in 2025.

Notable achievements

65th Season milestone

Celebrated its 65th season (1961–2025), marking sustained service in music education and community choral performance on Oʻahu.

10th youth-opera commission

Developed and premiered a new youth opera as part of its OPERAtunities summer program (OPERAtunities 2025), commissioning local artists to create repertoire for grades 5–12 and expanding composition opportunities for Hawaiian artists.

Large-scale student reach & community engagement

Maintains a broad impact—serving students from nearly 100 schools and presenting 20–30 concerts annually, with extensive outreach programs and free community performances that increase access to the performing arts.

At a glance

Total assets: $111K
Annual revenue: $251K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 99-0142646
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: hyoc.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Artistic Director Nola Nahulu has received multiple community honors (including a YWCA leadership recognition, Honpa Hongwanji Living Treasure designation, and a Ho‘okele award for nonprofit leadership), reflecting longstanding local respect for HYOC’s artistic leadership.

HYOC has received support from local funders and foundations, including grant allocations documented in regional public-disclosure listings, indicating institutional backing for its programs and outreach.

Operates as a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 99-0142646) with publicly available Form 990 filings and profiles in nonprofit information databases, demonstrating tax-exempt status and transparency of filings.

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