Tax & Charities Division

Search for information about charitable organizations and other entities that are allowed to solicit contributions in Hawaii:

• Charitable Organizations
• Professional Solicitors & Professional Fundraising Counsels (July 1, 2015 – Present)
• Archived Financial Reports by Professional Solicitors (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015)
• Commercial Co-venturer Agreements 2017 updated 10/27/2017

File with the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General:

• Registration and Annual Reports for Charitable Organizations
• Application for Exemption from Registration for Charitable Organizations
• Professional Solicitors and Fundraising Counsels Registration and Renewals
• Commercial Co-venturers Consent Forms
• Complaints about Charitable Organizations
• IRS Form 990-PF
• Annual Statement Relating to Issuance of Charitable Gift Annuities

Learn more information and access helpful guides here:

Charitable Organizations:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Registration Guide
• Annual Reporting Requirements
• Annual Financial Reporting Guide 
• Annual Special Transmittal Guide (This guide should be used by organizations who submit the Form 990-N to the IRS)
• Guide to Obtain a Paid Preparer Login
• Guide to Managing User Logins for Existing Registration Accounts
• Procedures for Paid Preparers to Authenticate Annual Reports
• Procedures and Checklist for the Dissolution of a Public Benefit Corporation

Professional Fundraiser System:

• Registration Short Guide
• User Manual

Other Useful Information:

• Tax Issues Affecting Hawaii Non-Profit Organizations
• Wise Giving Tips for Internet and Social Media Solicitations
• Read This Before Making a Charitable Donation
• DCCA – Search for Hawaii Business Entities
• IRS – Exempt Organizations Select Check
• Understanding Crowdfunding
• Avoid Charity Scams
• Keep Calm and Avoid Coronavirus Scams
• IRS link to Political Campaigns and Charities: The Ban on Political Campaign Intervention
• Online Giving Donor & Consumer Guide 
• Tips for Retailers:  How to Review Charity Requests
• How Small Businesses can Up the Impact of their Charitable Donations

Other Useful Information includes references to federal materials.  In reviewing these materials, please be aware that compliance with State of Hawaii laws and rules are also required.                          

For information regarding administrative actions our office has taken against charitable organizations, click here.