Small Isle Charities Risk Losing IRS Status

The Hawaii Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations is alerting its members about the issue and hoping they will pass the word to others.

"We have a pretty extensive mailing list," said alliance President Lisa Maruyama. "What we're worried about is that we think we're missing the really small nonprofits that are not members. Some of this information is not going to get out unless people just spread the word, to friends, neighbors, to booster clubs that are very grass-roots."

She added, "The groups that we've talked to have been surprised. As soon as they know, they go ahead and they comply. It's just getting everyone to know."