Honolulu, HI

American Water Works Association — Hawaii Section

EIN 99-0165772

Community & Economic Development Technology, Research & Civic Innovation

Mission

To promote public health and welfare by advancing and disseminating knowledge about the improvement of practice in the design, construction, operation and management of water works, and to be proactive in advancing the technology, science, management, and policy needed to steward safe, sufficient drinking water for Hawai‘i and neighboring Pacific communities.

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

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About American Water Works Association — Hawaii Section

This profile covers the Hawaii Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), a subordinate chapter of the national AWWA. The organization is an active, donor-facing 501(c)(3) professional association serving water supply professionals in Hawai‘i, Guam, American Samoa and other Pacific jurisdictions; the section operates under EIN 99-0165772 (the EIN provided for research) and maintains current public Form 990 filings.

The Hawaii Section delivers recurring professional education, operator training (HRWA classes), conferences (Pacific Water Conference, Water Reuse Conference), scholarships, and awards to advance water quality and supply in the region. In the last 2–3 years the section has continued regular conference programming, awarded scholarships and professional honors, and celebrated its 50th anniversary while maintaining an active event and training calendar for local water professionals.

Notable achievements

50th Anniversary (2025)

Celebrated the Hawaii Section’s 50th anniversary (section established in 1975), marking five decades of local professional development, conferences, and water stewardship in the Pacific region.

Ongoing Pacific Water Conferences and Water Reuse Conferences

Organized and hosted recurring regional conferences (Pacific Water Conference; Water Reuse Conference) that convene utilities, operators, engineers, regulators and vendors to share technology, research and best practices for the region’s water challenges.

Scholarships and Professional Awards

Provided scholarships to students and operators and recognized local leaders through awards (including the Fuller Award and lifetime/silver recognitions), supporting workforce development and professional excellence in Hawai‘i’s water sector.

At a glance

Total assets: $471K
Annual revenue: $260K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 99-0165772
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: hiawwa.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Official Hawaii Section of the American Water Works Association, the largest international association of water supply professionals; operates under the AWWA affiliation/group exemption structure.

Maintains current public tax filings (Form 990 series) and is listed in major nonprofit databases and charity directories; the organization is publicly listed on charity/registry platforms (not currently rated by Charity Navigator).

Widely recognized regionally for continuing education and operator training (HRWA classes) and for producing the Pacific Water Conference, a recurring professional event attended by local utilities, regulators and industry partners.

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