DESIGN THINKING HAWAII (EIN 462647636) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Keith Matsumoto

Phone

8082589209

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DESIGN THINKING HAWAII, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $801K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $733K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

To promote and support the incorporation of the design thinking process in organizations, governmental units, schools, and other corporations focused on education and training, and workforce development through workshops, and other capacity building activities towards economic development.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,398

Program Service Revenue $795,358

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $800,756

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $676,059

Other Expenses $732,649

TOTAL EXPENSES $732,649

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$800,756	$959,443	-0.2%
Expenses	$732,649	$1,034,284	-0.3%
Net Income	$68,107	$-74,841	-1.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$150,000

Total Directors

Key Employees

$300,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ian Kitajima	President	40	Officer Key Emp	$150,000	$0	$150,000
Keith Matsumoto	Administrator	40	Key Emp	$150,000	$0	$150,000
Julia Okinaka	Chair, Treasurer, Director	0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kalowena Komeiji	Vice Chair, Director	0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robert Lee	Secretary, Director	2	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$800,756	$732,649	$84,311	$68,107
2024	$959,443	$1,034,284	$16,204	$-74,841
2023	$556,878	$535,719	$91,045	$21,159
2022	$205,208	$135,608	$69,886	$69,600

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