THE HAWAI'I ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS (HAIS) ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF INDEPENDENT EDUCATION IN HAWAII, PROVIDES SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS AND ENGAGES THEM TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE FOR ALL STUDENTS. HAIS FACILITATES COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AMONG ITS MORE THAN 100 MEMBER SCHOOLS ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN, AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS SHARED NEEDS. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES OF HAIS ARE: 1) PERPETUATING SCHOOL RENEWAL THROUGH ACCREDITATION AND/OR LICENSING OF ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS; 2) DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES RELEVANT TO 21ST CENTURY LEARNING FOR THE FACULTY AND STAFF OF ITS MEMBER SCHOOLS; 3) PROMOTING CHOICE AS AN IMPORTANT COMMUNITY VALUE AND ASSISTING PARENTS IN LEARNING ABOUT INDEPENDENT EDUCATION; 4) CREATING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT AND ENHANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director/secretary Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $164k | — | — | $8k | $180k $203k |
Dir of Accreditation & Licensing Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $124k $140k |
Associate Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $120k $136k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Urban Hawaii metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held steady
from 2022
From $180k in 2022 to $180k in 2023.
Estimated with Urban Hawaii metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 13%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS
What does the Director (Operational) of HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS received $180,187 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, HAWAII ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS reported $1.8M in total revenue and $1.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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