Honolulu, HI

VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES HAWAII

EIN 99-0207024

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Legal Aid & Civil Rights Low-income

Mission

To recruit volunteer attorneys and deliver civil legal assistance, education, brief services, clinics, and referrals to pro bono attorneys for low- and moderate-income residents of Hawaiʻi.

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

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About VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES HAWAII

Volunteer Legal Services Hawaiʻi (VLSH) is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in the early 1980s that connects low- and moderate-income Hawaiʻi residents with pro bono attorneys, clinics, brief legal services, and educational resources. VLSH operates neighborhood legal clinics, an online pro bono intake system, a pro bono referral program, an Appellate Pro Bono Program (in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Judiciary and the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association), veterans assistance, bankruptcy (Chapter 7), family law, estate planning, and re-employment/restricted license programs across the islands. The organization is an active, donor-facing charity with current IRS Form 990 filings and public reporting, and it reported substantial recent activity — including qualifying over 1,000 individuals for services in 2024 and ongoing statewide outreach, volunteer recruitment, and annual fundraising events.

Notable achievements

1,000+ individuals qualified (2024)

VLSH reported that it qualified over 1,000 individuals for its services in 2024, reflecting sustained client intake and statewide service delivery across Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and Maui.

Significant pro bono value delivered

Volunteer attorneys associated with VLSH have donated pro bono legal services valued at over $800,000 in a recent year, demonstrating the organization's ability to mobilize legal profession resources for low- and moderate-income clients.

Sustained financial stability (2022–2024)

Recent public filings show consecutive years of positive net income and growing net assets through 2022–2024, indicating financial sustainability while maintaining program delivery and volunteer engagement.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.7M
Annual revenue: $877K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Church
EIN: 99-0207024
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: www.vlsh.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Three‑Star rating from Charity Navigator (accountability & finance focused), reflecting recognized financial and governance practices.

Official partner of the Hawaiʻi Judiciary and the Hawaiʻi State Bar Association’s Appellate Pro Bono Program, serving as the matching/admin organization for pro se litigants seeking appellate counsel.

Maintains current public IRS Form 990 filings and is listed in public nonprofit databases under EIN 99‑0207024, confirming its tax‑exempt status and organizational transparency.

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