Amvets Hawaii Service Foundation Corp
Nonprofit profile at a glance
- EIN
- 830550908
- IRS 990-EZ coverage
- 2024–2024
- Forms available
- Form 990 2023, Form 990-EZ 2024
- Location
- Ewa Beach, HI, USA
- Phone
- 8083826835
- Rating
- 84
- Verdict
- STRONG
- Rating confidence
- Moderate
- Sector
- Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
Reported finances
- Revenue
- $121,440
- Expenses
- $195,730
- Assets
- $56,690
- Liabilities
- $0
Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.
Leadership & pay
10 people listed
Executive titles in this filing
- Donovan A Lazarus (President)
- Ronald YK Lam (Vice President)
People named in this filing
- Donovan A Lazarus (President)
- Ronald YK Lam (Vice President)
- William Rodriguez (Service Officer)
Selected names, not a complete roster or a statement of current roles. Open leadership details for the complete filed list.
Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.
Overview
Mission
AMVETS Hawaii Service Foundation Corp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving United States veterans, active-duty servicemembers, and their families throughout the State of Hawaii and the Pacific region. AMVETS Hawaii Service Foundation Corp operates as the charitable arm in direct support of AMVETS Department of Hawaii, a nationally chartered Veterans Service Organization (VSO). The Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life for veterans through programs focused on wellness, reintegration, adaptive sports, housing support, food security, community outreach, and family assistance. The organization maintains a veteran-centered governance and membership structure. A significant portion of its leadership, board members, and active participants are honorably discharged United States military veterans. The Foundation works in direct partnership with AMVETS Department of Hawaii and supports programs that primarily benefit veterans and their families.
What it reported doing in 2024
ROTC & Junior ROTC Recognition and Awards Program: The AMVETS Hawaii Service Foundation Corp proudly supported future military leaders through its ROTC and Junior ROTC Recognition and Awards Program, formally presenting the AMVETS (American Veterans) Outstanding Cadet Award to exemplary cadets across the State of Hawaii. This distinguished award recognizes excellence in leadership, academic achievement, military aptitude, character, and commitment to service. This annual initiative honors outstanding cadets from the University of Hawaii at Manoa ROTC detachments and Junior ROTC programs across Hawaii's high schools, reinforcing AMVETS' commitment to developing principled leaders and strengthening the legacy of military service. Program Overview The ROTC & Junior ROTC Recognition and Awards Program is designed to acknowledge and encourage young men and women who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and dedication to military values. By presenting the AMVETS Outstanding Cadet Award, the Foundation affirms its mission to support those who serve-past, present, and future-while promoting patriotism, civic responsibility, and excellence. University of Hawaii ROTC Cadet Recognition The Foundation presented the AMVETS Outstanding Cadet Award to distinguished cadets from the University of Hawaii at Manoa's senior ROTC programs during formal awards ceremonies. * Recognized two cadets each from Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC detachments * Presented the official AMVETS (American Veterans) Outstanding Cadet Award * Honored cadets for leadership, academic excellence, and military performance * Participated in formal ROTC award and commissioning-related ceremonies * Strengthened partnerships with University of Hawaii military training programs * Encouraged continued professional military development and service Total University ROTC Cadets Recognized: * Army ROTC: 2 cadets * Navy ROTC: 2 cadets * Air Force ROTC: 2 cadets Total: 6 University ROTC Cadets Junior ROTC High School Recognition Program The Foundation expanded its statewide outreach by presenting the AMVETS Outstanding Cadet Award to outstanding Junior ROTC cadets across Hawaii. * Awarded two Junior ROTC cadets from each of the 26 participating high school detachments * Recognized superior leadership, academic achievement, citizenship, and character * Participated in school-based military award and promotion ceremonies * Encouraged continued education, military service, and community leadership * Strengthened mentorship and engagement between veterans and youth Total Junior ROTC Recognition: * 26 High School JROTC Detachments * 2 Cadets per School Total: 52 Junior ROTC Cadets Recognized Community & Youth Leadership Impact Through the presentation of the AMVETS Outstanding Cadet Award, the Foundation reinforced its commitment to fostering the next generation of leaders. * Recognized 58 total cadets statewide (6 University + 52 High School) * Strengthened relationships between veterans and future service members * Promoted leadership, discipline, and academic excellence among youth * Encouraged civic engagement and patriotic responsibility * Reinforced AMVETS' leadership role in youth mentorship and military heritage programming Measured Outcomes * Presented 58 AMVETS Outstanding Cadet Awards statewide * Supported 3 University ROTC detachments and 26 High School JROTC programs * Participated in multiple formal recognition ceremonies across Hawaii * Enhanced visibility of AMVETS' commitment to youth leadership development * Strengthened military-community partnerships Conclusion By presenting the AMVETS (American Veterans) Outstanding Cadet Award to exceptional ROTC and Junior ROTC cadets, the AMVETS Hawaii Service Foundation Corp continues to invest in Hawaii's future leaders. This program not only recognizes excellence but also inspires continued dedication to service, leadership, and integrity. Through this initiative, AMVETS upholds its enduring mission to honor
Operating model
- Revenue model
- Donor-supported. 100% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
- Distribution model
- Cannot be determined from the filing. The filing does not provide enough consistent spending detail to tell whether the nonprofit works directly or through others.
The verdict
STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Some filed totals do not add up and expenses are high relative to revenue.
Rating breakdown
- Financial Efficiency: 100
- Transparency & Controls: 75
- Sustainability: 24
- Growth: 60
Detailed rating inputs
Financial Efficiency
- Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
- Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100
Transparency & Controls
- Consistency checks: 91.7%; rating input score 92; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
- Major donor itemization: Limited
Sustainability
- Operating margin: -61.2%; rating input score 1; 1st percentile among comparable filings
- Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.29; rating input score 25; 25th percentile among comparable filings
- Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 76; 76th percentile among comparable filings
- Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
Growth
- Program expense growth: Limited
- Revenue growth: 10.1% per year; rating input score 100; 67th percentile among comparable filings
- Asset growth: 5.4% per year; rating input score 100; 46th percentile among comparable filings
Details
- Where the money goes: 100% of revenue deployed · 100% of spending went to programs
- Governance: Filed governance answers
- Accomplishments: 21 filed program accomplishments · $361K in reported program spending
- Leadership: top reported pay $0 · 10 people listed
- Consistency: 8 of 9 current checks pass · 1 finding to review
- Schedules: 1 filed schedules
- Contacts: How to reach this organization
- Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
- People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.
Key Signals
Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.
- Moderate — Transparency & Controls: Part III program expenses within total did not reconcile in the filed values.
- High — Sustainability: Operating margin scored 1/100.
- High — Sustainability: Total-asset coverage ratio scored 25/100.