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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0514555

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION

Also known as EPIC FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96826

Financials

$546K$668K2022$674K$741K2023$734K$783K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$733,667$783,329-$49,662-$35,997$164,775-$200,772
July 31, 2024990$674,003$741,285-$67,282-$26,414$124,696-$151,110
July 31, 2023990$546,019$668,216-$122,197$12,940$97,700-$84,760
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$482,706
of which government grants
$437,706
Program service revenue
$244,360
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$6,601
Other revenue
$6,601

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$76,200
Other salaries and wages
$330,999
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$472,243
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,300
Occupancy
$223,299
Travel
$3,921
Depreciation
$4,918
Program services (functional)
$706,093
Management and general (functional)
$77,236

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
-$26,414
Total assets, end of year
-$35,997
Total liabilities, end of year
$164,775
Net assets, end of year
-$200,772
Land, buildings and equipment
$25,593
Gross receipts
$733,978
Employees
40
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
HI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHIE ANN AWAYAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
70$76,200
NATHAN CHANGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
GAYLE KOMIYAMASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MARGIE HIGA FUNAISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ELVA HIGASHITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
TRENA YAMADADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MARY CHUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHIE ANN AWAYAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
70$76,200
NATHAN CHANGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
GAYLE KOMIYAMASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MARGIE HIGA FUNAISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ELVA HIGASHITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
TRENA YAMADADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MARY CHUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHIE ANN AWAYAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
0$77,200
NATHAN CHANGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
GAYLE KOMIYAMASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MARGIE HIGA FUNAISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ELVA HIGASHITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
TRENA YAMADADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
MARY CHUNGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2535 SOUTH KING STREET 304, HONOLULU, HI 96826-3101
In care of
% KATHIE ANN AWAYA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATHIE AWAYA, 2535 S KING STREET ROOM 304, HONOLULU, HI 96826
Signed the 990
KATHIE AWAYA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(808) 941-7070
Return prepared by
Kurt Fugman

Mission

ADVOCACY, EDUCATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVICES

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE SURROGATE PARENT SERVICES FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
    Expenses $171,419 · revenue $129,213
  • TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH TO ATTAIN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS, INCREASE BASIC ACADEMIC OR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, OR ENROLL IN COLLEGE OR OTHER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $81,028 · revenue $115,147
  • TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR YOUTH CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY IN FOSTER OR KINSHIP CARE
    Expenses $453,646 · grants $482,706

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0514555
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2005
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$35,997
Income (IRS master file)
$733,978

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$733,667$783,329-$35,997XML
990July 2024$674,003$741,285-$26,414XML
990July 2023$546,019$668,216$12,940XML
990July 2022$801,082$727,833$57,465IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0514555).

Questions about EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION is 51-0514555.
Is EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names KATHIE AWAYA.
Who are the officers and directors of EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,200 (KATHIE ANN AWAYA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HAWAII FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $733,667, expenses of $783,329 and total assets of -$35,997 at year end.

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