Nonprofit · EIN 86-2171601
HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · WAIKOLOA, HI 96738
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $508,636 | $485,727 | $22,909 | $141,800 | $13,900 | $127,900 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $511,353 | $460,483 | $50,870 | $161,041 | $56,050 | $104,991 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $350,654 | $354,157 | -$3,503 | $77,567 | $23,682 | $53,885 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $322,515
- of which government grants
- $185,763
- Membership dues
- $11,195
- Program service revenue
- $182,988
- Investment income
- $3,133
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $112,814
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $163,608
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,907
- Occupancy
- $219,349
- Travel
- $1,163
- Program services (functional)
- $485,727
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $161,041
- Total assets, end of year
- $141,800
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,900
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,900
- Gross receipts
- $508,636
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana McLaughlin | Museum Director / CEO Officer | 30 | $10,000 |
| Kevin McLaughlin | Chairman of the Board Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Warren Kirsch | Boardmember Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Ed McLaughlin | Boardmember Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana McLaughlin | Museum Director / CEO Officer, Key employee | 30 | $5,153 |
| Kevin McLaughlin | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Warren Kirsch | Boardmember Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Ed McLaughlin | Boardmember Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Van Brunt | Board Member Key employee | 30 | $2,345 |
| Dana McLaughlin | Museum Director / CEO Key employee | 30 | $2,310 |
| Kevin McLaughlin | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Warren Kirsch | Boardmember Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ed McLaughlin | Boardmember Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Dahlberg | Boardmember Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jyness Jones | Boardmember Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 69-250 WAIKOLOA BEACH DR, WAIKOLOA, HI 96738-5717
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dana McLaughlin, 68-1917 Puu Nui St, Waikoloa, HI 96738
- Signed the 990
- Dana McLaughlin, Museum Director / CEO
- Phone
- (808) 315-8862
- Website
- hawaiikeikimuseum.org
Mission
A children's science discovery center that welcomes children of all ages and abilities to have science learning experiences.
Program accomplishments
- During the reporting year the organization provided programing and services to over 21,900 visitors in Waikoloa, not including 28 outreach activities in field locations reaching another 5,000 guests in the neighborhood where they live.Expenses $439,407 · grants $198,500 · revenue $289,540
- During the summer of 2025 we ran 7 weeks of summer camp in Waikoloa.Expenses $26,251 · grants $40,000 · revenue $4,530
- In 2025 we maintained a museum Gift Shop that provided educational toys and games at prices comparable to Amazon.Expenses $13,702 · revenue $17,200
- Additional programs included a total of 65 workshops, 25 school field trips, 24 community celebrations, 4 Keiki Fest Celebrations in OceanView, Ukulele building in Keaau, and the deployment of a new rainbow exhibit outpost at the Hawi Library.Expenses $6,367 · grants $10,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-2171601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $141,800
- Income (IRS master file)
- $508,636
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $508,636 | $485,727 | $141,800 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $511,353 | $460,483 | $161,041 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $350,654 | $354,157 | $77,567 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 86-2171601).
Questions about HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM is 86-2171601.
- Is HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM 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 HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dana McLaughlin.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,000 (Dana McLaughlin, Museum Director / CEO).
- How much revenue does HAWAII KEIKI MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $508,636, expenses of $485,727 and total assets of $141,800 at year end.
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