A Hawaiʻi 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
A Hawaiʻi 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Every milestone is either done, in progress, or coming next. We update this page as things happen. If something slips, we say so.
Hawaiʻi nonprofit corporation established
Federal tax identification number received from the IRS
IRS-approved tax-exempt status — donations are tax-deductible
Governance structure formalized
HLYF's founding board is being expanded as the foundation moves toward public-charity status. Independent directors are being seated in 2026. Once the board is finalized, directors will be listed here with bios.
HLYF can now receive, hold, and disburse funds. Direct giving is on deck.
Our apparel partner — a portion of every sale funds HLYF
Direct giving for supporters who want to contribute beyond apparel
Target amount to fund our first cohort of keiki — amount TBD
Connecting with Hawaiʻi high schools to identify students ready for trades
A formal agreement with a union, training trust, or registered apprenticeship — IBEW Local 1186, Plumbers & Fitters 675, HCATF, ABC Hawaiʻi, Laborers 368, or similar. The door we are getting our keiki through.
Selecting and enrolling our initial group of students
Acceptance into a registered apprenticeship intake — the door we’ve been getting them to. Training begins here, run by the partner program.
The retention milestone. Most apprenticeship dropouts happen in the first ninety days — not because the work is too hard, but because life is. Clearing this mark means our wraparound is working.
A young person from Hawaiʻi with a real trade — staying home, thriving
We post when there's something real to share. Reverse-chronological.
April 2026
HLYF has been quietly forming for months. This month, we're launching publicly alongside Digital Piko. The 501(c)(3) is approved, the founding board is in place, and we're ready to start raising for our first group of keiki . If you've been waiting for something real to stand behind, here it is.
Every dollar gets us closer to placing our first keiki into trades training — and closer to a Hawaiʻi where they can stay.
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Hana Lima Youth Foundation
A Hawaiʻi 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation
HLYF is a 501(c)(3) organization classified by the IRS as a private foundation (EIN 41-2734590). We are working toward reclassification as a public charity to broaden the giving options available to our supporters. Contributions today are tax-deductible subject to the 30% AGI limit applicable to private foundations. Consult your tax advisor.
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