Ala Kahakai Trail Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To engage and support through activities community capacity building for self sustainability. To provide guidance for maintenance of the trail through community involvement and stewardship. To support and provide education, research and recordation of oral history and historical sites along the trail for the benefit of the trail. To actively acquire lands to better protect the trail and cultural resources.
- Income
- $139,079
- Spending
- $226,998
- Spent on programs
- 66%
- Reserves
- 12.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 82%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 56
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 63% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1566% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $5,063 spent. Stewardship management of acquired properties. A management group was formed to help ATA make decisions on properties and to give advise on how best to proceed with different projects and programs that ATA is planning, The stewardship committee is an interagal part of the management of the properties and bring to the committee expertise in different areas such as cultural integrity, planning and community building. The committee sponsors community programs such as educational hikes, cleanup days and cultural awareness.
- $107,469 spent. Ranger Program to help with maintenance of the properties for fire suppression, cleanup of the beach access area and ensure there is no danger to travelers on the access road as welll as to check out areas of erosion. The program assists ATA in keeping an eye on cultural sites and resources and reports any damage or potential danger to these sites and resources. The program pus feet on the ground to ensure all resources are protected. The revenue for this program was not received in 2024 because the funding did not get sent out until early 2025
- $37,600 spent. Management Plan for Kaunamano property with community members, businesses, government agencies that reflects the input from all stakeholders. The plan will guide ATA in dealing with community concerns and how best to implement a solution to address concerns. ATA has placed top priority on completing a Management Pal for all ATA properties. The funding was realized in a previous period but work was done during this fiscal year.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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