Nonprofit · EIN 99-0119771
HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,886,415 | $1,905,950 | -$19,535 | $3,207,800 | $452,953 | $2,754,847 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,494,615 | $1,732,285 | -$237,670 | $3,276,514 | $550,781 | $2,725,733 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,341,262 | $1,590,356 | -$249,094 | $3,307,480 | $517,922 | $2,789,558 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,043,115
- of which government grants
- $50,000
- Program service revenue
- $627,055
- Investment income
- $216,245
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $77,271
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $163,157
- Other salaries and wages
- $547,962
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $875,067
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $127,701
- Occupancy
- $70,793
- Travel
- $105,077
- Depreciation
- $7,990
- Program services (functional)
- $1,278,011
- Management and general (functional)
- $515,399
- Fundraising (functional)
- $112,540
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,276,514
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,207,800
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $452,953
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,754,847
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $73,215
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,150,978
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,603,869
- Gross receipts
- $1,935,102
- Employees
- 85
- Volunteers
- 140
- Year formed
- 1964
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY WONG | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $135,000 | $8,282 |
| RICHARD K ING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI LOOK | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON R HIMENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRIN HIRANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN HOO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN HSIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID IMANAKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM LAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ONOFRIETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON SALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MAU-SCHANK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE SHIMABUKURO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN T TSUKAMOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN YOO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY WONG | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $144,167 | $8,032 |
| RICHARD K ING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTI LOOK | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON R HIMENO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRIN HIRANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN HOO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN HSIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID IMANAKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM LAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ONOFRIETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON SALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MAU-SCHANK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE SHIMABUKURO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN T TSUKAMOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN YOO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY WONG | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $112,292 | $7,860 |
| PATTI LOOK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON R HIMENO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MAU-SCHANK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD K ING | IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN ARIZUMI THRU 32123 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORRIN HIRANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN HOO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTIN HSIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID IMANAKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MALCOLM LAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL ONOFRIETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON SALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY S SEWELL MD THRU 43023 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE SHIMABUKURO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN T TSUKAMOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1350 S KING ST STE 201, HONOLULU, HI 96814-2008
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RANDY WONG, 1350 SOUTH KING ST SUITE 201, HONOLULU, HI 96814
- Signed the 990
- RANDY WONG, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (808) 941-9706
- Website
- HTTPS://HIYOUTHSYMPHONY.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- AKAMINE OYADOMARI & KOSAKI CPAS INC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER FUN AND CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH THAT INSPIRE A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR MUSIC AND LIFELONG RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE CULTURE OF OUR ISLANDS.
Program accomplishments
- THE HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY (HYS), HAWAII'S ONLY STATEWIDE YOUTH ORCHESTRA ORGANIZATION, EDUCATES YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 7-18 THROUGH INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS. HYS OPERATES ACTIVITIES OF YOUTH OF ALL GEOGRAPHIC AND FINANCIAL BACKGROUNDS WITH A GOAL OF PROVIDING ANY INTERESTED YOUNG PERSON WITH THE CHANCE TO LEARN A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, PLAY IN AN ENSEMBLE, AND CULTIVATE THEIR PERSONAL EXCELLENCE. MULTIPLE ENTRY POINTS FOR STUDENTS OF ANY LEVEL EXIST: FROM GENERAL MUSIC CLASSES IN UKULELE, BUCKET DRUMMING, VIOLIN, AND STRINGS, TO INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED STRING ORCHESTRAS, JAZZ ENSEMBLES, THREE FULL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS, CHAMBER MUSIC, AND MORE. A SUMMER MUSIC INTENSIVE CALLED THE PACIFIC MUSIC INSTITUTE PROVIDES FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND AIMS TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAPS PRESENT IN SUMMER LEARNING. HYS OFFERS AN OVERNIGHT DORMING OPTION, WHICH ALLOWS STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER O'AHU AND HAWAII THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND PMI. A ROBUST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPS TO ENSURE THAT ANY INTERESTED STUDENT CAN TAKE PART, INCLUDING THOSE LIVING ON NEIGHBOR ISLANDS. THIS SEASON HYS SERVED OVER 800 STUDENTS FROM OVER 100 PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND HOME SCHOOLS ACROSS KAUAI, OAHU, MAUI, AND HAWAII COUNTIES. STUDENTS ATTENDED OVER 400 IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CLASSES, REHEARSALS, AUDITION WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, MASTERCLASSES, AND RECORDING SESSIONS. HYS HELD "LISTEN & LEARN" SCHOOL CONCERTS THAT WERE ENDORSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. HYS PRODUCED OVER 50 IN-PERSON CONCERTS FEATURING ITS STUDENTS FROM CLUBHOUSE, ACADEMY, SUPER STRINGS, BUCKET DRUMMING, SYMPHONY, JAZZ, AND OTHER PROGRAMS.Expenses $1,278,011 · revenue $627,055
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-0119771
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,207,800
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,935,102
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,886,415 | $1,905,950 | $3,207,800 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,494,615 | $1,732,285 | $3,276,514 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,341,262 | $1,590,356 | $3,307,480 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,843,126 | $1,307,986 | $3,191,997 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 99-0119771).
Questions about HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION is 99-0119771.
- Is HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION 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 YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RANDY WONG.
- Who are the officers and directors of HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,000 (RANDY WONG, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,886,415, expenses of $1,905,950 and total assets of $3,207,800 at year end.
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