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What we do The Tax & Charities Division of the Department of the Attorney General administers and enforces Hawaii’s charitable solicitation law, and provides oversight of Hawaii’s public charities, charitable trusts, and private foundations.
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Registration: Who, When, & How ? Who: Any charitable organization that solicits contributions from the public in Hawaii. Includes organizations located in other states that solicit using mailings, calls, internet or at local retail stores. Who: Any charitable organization that solicits contributions from the public in Hawaii. Includes organizations located in other states that solicit using mailings, calls, internet or at local retail stores. When: Before conducting any solicitation or before others conduct solicitations on their behalf. When: Before conducting any solicitation or before others conduct solicitations on their behalf. How: Electronic registration process via the Internet: How: Electronic registration process via the Internet:
Annual financial reports filed with the Internal Revenue Service (Form 990 or 990EZ)
Hawaii Charity Finder Mobile Application for Apple and Android smart phones and mobile devices.
FIND OUT EXACTLY WHO'S CALLING FIND OUT EXACTLY WHERE YOUR DONATION WILL GO FIND OUT WHAT THEY DO WITH YOUR MONEY IF YOU GET A CALL OR A REQUEST BY MAIL KNOW THERE'S A COST GIVE DIRECTLY TO THE CHARITY CHECK IF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IS REGISTERED WITH OUR OFFICE ( DONATE USING A CHECK – NEVER GIVE CASH OR CREDIT CARD OR BANKING INFORMATION DON’T FALL FOR HIGH PRESSURE TACTICS ASK FOR A RECEIPT WHEN IN DOUBT, CALL ( ) OR OUR OFFICE FOR INFORMATION WISE GIVING
Questions/ Contact Information Attorney General Tax & Charities Division Phone number: (808) Website: Thank You!