Cost to Start a Nonprofit in Hawaii (2026): Formation Costs & Yearly Fees

Q: Does a Hawaii nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$5 (annual). Annual report $5 (online $2.50 per DNP-INFO wording); $10 late fee per delinquent year. No report in the year of incorporation.

Hawaii nonprofit fee table

Item	Fee	How often	Status
Articles of Incorporation (DNP-1)$25 plus $25 optional expedite; $1 State Archives fee on certified copies.	$25	One time	verified source
State nonprofit reportDue: End of the calendar quarter of the incorporation date	$5 (annual)	annual	verified source
Charity registrationHawaii Attorney General, Tax & Charities DivisionExemption: < $25,000 contributions (3-yr average), must apply	Required; fee tiered by revenue	annual	verified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023	$275 / $600	One time	verified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990	No IRS fee	Yearly	verified source
Registered agent	$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid	Yearly	typical market range

Charity registration fee tiers (annual gross revenue (Form 990 line 12 / 990-EZ line 9))

<25000$0
25000-49999$25
50000-99999$50
100000-249999$100
250000-499999$150
500000-999999$200
1000000-1999999$250
2000000-4999999$350
>=5000000$600

Hawaii nonprofit cost calculator

1About your nonprofit

State you'll incorporate in Expected yearly revenue Donations, grants and other income. This decides Form 1023-EZ vs 1023, which Form 990 you file, and tiered charity fees. We'll ask the public for donations (most states then require charity registration)

More options

Use a paid registered agent (typical $100–150/yr; a director with an in-state address can usually serve for free)

2Your formation costs

Hawaii nonprofit cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Hawaii?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Hawaii come to about $300 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $30 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Hawaii?

$25 (Articles of Incorporation (DNP-1)). $25 plus $25 optional expedite; $1 State Archives fee on certified copies.

Does Hawaii require charity registration?

Required; fee tiered by revenue. Annual filing fee by gross revenue per AG FAQ (dated 2017; HRS § 467B-6.5 page blocked). Exemption available for orgs normally receiving < $25,000 in contributions with no paid solicitors.

Does a Hawaii nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$5 (annual). Annual report $5 (online $2.50 per DNP-INFO wording); $10 late fee per delinquent year. No report in the year of incorporation.

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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