Haines Huts and Trails
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Haines Huts and Trails is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to fostering wilderness experiences in some of our region's most inspiring locations by developing and maintaining public use backcountry cabins and trails. We strive to contribute to the Haines quality of life and economy by facilitating accessible outdoor access and promoting community health and well being.
- Income
- $81,981
- Spending
- $70,032
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 93%
- Highest pay
- $18,750, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $8,948 spent. Hut: Haines Huts and Trails completed the construction and officially opened the first public-use backcountry cabin in the Haines Area. This project promotes outdoor recreation, environmental education, and community wellness by providing safe, accessible shelter for hikers, skiers, hunters and other outdoor users. Over 100 individuals volunteered during the construction process, supporting our mission to increase access for all to outdoor experiences in Southeast Alaska.
- $1,975 spent. Nordic Skiing: Throughout the winter season, Haines Huts and Trails provides regular grooming of community Nordic Ski trails. This includes grooming trails for both the Klukwan and Haines elementary, middle and high school students to use as part of their outdoor education. These efforts ensure safe, high-quality skiing for both recreational users and students. Given the limited daylight and inclement weather of Southeast Alaska, groomed trails provide the people of Haines with the safest option for outdoor recreation, whether they are skiing, walking or biking.
- $2,964 spent. Trail Maintenance: Out organization started a trails maintenance program that enables volunteers to perform maintenance and improvement work on multi-use trails throughout Haines. Volunteer crews and staff remove hazards, clear brush, and repair damaged infrastructure to make the trails that the majority of our community uses safer and more accessible. These efforts help preserve trail integrity, support year-round public access, and reduce environmental impact in heavily used recreation areas.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 October 2018.
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 October 21, 2026.
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