Honolulu, HI

WAIKIKI BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSOCIATION

EIN 99-0351832

Community & Economic Development Neighborhood & Community Spaces People experiencing homelessness Justice-involved people

Mission

To steward the evolution of Waikīkī by fostering a clean, safe, vibrant and economically healthy destination and community through collaborative programs, services and partnerships.

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

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About WAIKIKI BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSOCIATION

The Waikīkī Business Improvement District Association (WBID/WBIDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed to supplement public services in the Waikīkī Special District by providing sanitation, safety, hospitality and outreach programs that maintain the neighborhood’s appeal for residents, businesses and visitors. WBID operates the Aloha Ambassador Program and related Clean & Safe initiatives, works with public and private partners on homelessness and mental-health outreach, and convenes disaster-preparedness and streetscape maintenance activities to support Waikīkī’s physical and economic vitality.

Notable achievements

24/7 Aloha Ambassador Coverage

Expanded Aloha Ambassador operations to provide around-the-clock coverage in key areas of Waikīkī, adding overnight safety and outreach shifts to supplement daytime hospitality and custodial services.

Second‑Chance Hiring Partnership

Implemented a second‑chance employment program in partnership with local corrections/work‑furlough providers to employ formerly incarcerated people in Aloha Ambassador and custodial roles, supporting workforce reentry.

Measurable Clean‑Up Impact

Scaled custodial operations with targets to collect substantial volumes of litter and debris and to serve hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, demonstrating measurable improvements in streetscape cleanliness and visitor assistance.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.8M
Annual revenue: $4.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 99-0351832
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: waikikibid.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

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

Recognition

Recognized by the Honolulu City Council and featured in local media for the Aloha Ambassadors and Safe & Sound Waikīkī initiatives.

Featured coverage in regional outlets (e.g., Civil Beat, Hawaii News Now, Pacific Business News) highlighting WBID’s role in supplemental public‑safety and outreach services.

State procurement/vendor compliance and successful grant applications with the State Legislature to support Aloha Ambassador program operations.

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