'Iolani School
'Iolani School reported $110.8 million in revenue and $101.1 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $84.17 went to program services, $12.50 to management and general costs and $3.33 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 67.7% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $960,776 (HEAD OF SCHOOL, EX OFFICIO). 114 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 46% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $101MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $111MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.2% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.3% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.14 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 67.7% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $960,776 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.95% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 114 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 43.5 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 21 of 24 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expense'iolani was founded in 1863 after king kamehameha iv and queen emma set out to establish an anglican church in hawaii. The school was rooted in three small schools - a lahaina school on the island of maui, st. Alban's college and 'iolani college - formed during hawaii's monarchy days.the school's campus was once located on the grounds of st. Andrew's cathedral, moved to nu'uanu, and then finally relocated in 1946 to its present 25-acre property. 'iolani was originally an all-boys school, but became co-educational in 1979.today, 'iolani's enrollment has grown to approximately 2,300 students…
'iolani offers an extensive summer and after school program with reinforcement, enrichment, elective and credit courses. These courses are open to students from all schools and are available on a first come first serve registration basis. More than 2,500 students enroll each year in 'iolani's summer and special programs, which include offerings in the following fields: dance, physical education, art, math, reading, robotics, video game design, sat preparation, and others. Many students come from the U.S. Mainland and asia to enroll their children in 'iolani's summer programs, which utilizes…
'iolani is a member of the interscholastic league of honolulu (ilh). All participants are expected to fulfill all athletic requirements, to display good sportsmanship, and to follow the program set forth by coaches and the athletic department. There are over 20 varsity sports for boys and girls, as well as many sports in the junior varsity and intermediate grade levels.for the lower grade levels, 'iolani participates in the christian schools athletic league for basketball and volleyball. There are also opportunities for students to participate in intramural sports.the campus hosts numerous…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAD OF SCHOOL, EX OFFICIO Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $625,107 | $0 | $335,669 | $960,776 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $310,136 | $0 | $79,642 | $389,778 |
| ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $275,066 | $0 | $66,150 | $341,216 |
| CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $280,094 | $0 | $48,361 | $328,455 |
| DEAN OF STUDIES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $228,257 | $0 | $71,790 | $300,047 |
| DEAN OF ADMISSIONS AND FIN AID Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $218,149 | $0 | $41,672 | $259,821 |
| DIR OF RES HEALTH AND WELLNESS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $206,866 | $0 | $40,000 | $246,866 |
| DEAN OF RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $212,998 | $0 | $27,820 | $240,818 |
114 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from 'Iolani School (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.8M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b24 · 21 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 51,328
- Volunteers Part I, line 67,581
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| WCIT ARCHITECTURE Architect services | $1,565,123 |
| WILLIS TOWERS WATSON US LLC Consulting services | $1,044,631 |
| RMY CONSTRUCTION INC Construction | $807,011 |
| P3 MANAGEMENT LLC Project management | $647,585 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 18 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
35 private foundations reported grants to 'Iolani School totaling $6.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 'Iolani School spent in FY2025, $84.17 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of 'Iolani School's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 'Iolani School reported that 84.2% of its $101.1 million in expenses went to program services, 12.5% to management and general and 3.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does 'Iolani School pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation 'Iolani School reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $960,776, for the role of HEAD OF SCHOOL, EX OFFICIO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does 'Iolani School get its money?
Of $110.8 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 21.9% came from contributions and grants and 67.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is 'Iolani School a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 99-0073502 as a 501(c)(3) organization (school), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202641339349301619 · read the filing
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202511329349300341 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202421309349303842 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202331319349307713 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202241339349309849 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202121339349305897 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 99-0073502: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.