Most Efficient Charities in Hawaii
7 nonprofits ranked by Efficiency Score. 3 earn an A grade for excellent financial stewardship.
The 7 Hawaii nonprofits in our dataset are ranked here by efficiency score. Top-of-list combines strong program-spending discipline, healthy reserves, and reasonable executive compensation.
Efficiency rankings do not necessarily favor large or small organizations — the rubric rewards organizations that allocate resources toward programs, run on stable funding, and pay executives in line with sector norms regardless of scale. Efficiency scores are recomputed each time we ingest new Form 990 filings; small movements year-to-year are normal as filing data updates.
| # | Organization | Category | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii Pacific University Education | 86 | A | |
| 2 | Polynesian Cultural Center Arts, Culture & Humanities | 81 | A | |
| 3 | Elemental Excelerator Inc Environment & Animals | 81 | A | |
| 4 | Maui Humane Society Inc Environment & Animals | 79 | B | |
| 5 | Punahou School Education | 73 | B | |
| 6 | Trustees Of The Estate Of Bernice Pauahi Bishop Education | 63 | C | |
| 7 | National Tropical Botanical Garden Environment & Animals | 63 | C |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most efficient charities in Hawaii are ranked above by our Efficiency Score. The top-ranked organization scores 86/100.
The Efficiency Score weighs four factors from IRS 990 data: program spending ratio (50%), revenue growth consistency (20%), fund reserves (20%), and CEO compensation relative to revenue (10%). Scores range from 0 to 100.