Hog Island Improvement Association Inc
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What it says it does
HIIA PROVIDES THE VOLUNTEER MANPOWER TO PLAN AND EXECUTE ALL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: A "WELCOME BACK" GET TOGETHER, AN ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE, A CHOWDER "COOK-OFF", A CHICKEN WING "COOK-OFF", AN ANNUAL FIELD DAY & DANCE, AND AN ANNUAL LABOR DAY GET-TOGETHER, INCLUDING A STEAK FRY AND A DANCE. IN MOST CASES, THESE SOCIAL EVENTS ARE THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO GET TOGETHER. THESE SOCIAL EVENTS ALSO TAKE THE FORM OF FUNDRAISERS WITH ANY REVENUES IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES GOING INTO THE GENERAL FUND. FIELD DAY IS GENERALLY THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SEASON AND BRINGS TOGETHER MOST ISLANDERS AND MANY VISITORS. THIS IS A FAMILY OUTING WITH RACES AND COMPETITIONS HELD THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE. THESE EVENTS TAKE THE MOST PLANNING AND THEY REQUIRE THE HELP OF MANY VOLUNTEERS TO RUN THE EVENTS, PURCHASE, PREPARE AND COOK THE FOOD, SELL TICKETS, AND LATER CLEAN UP.
- Income
- $12,407
- Spending
- $5,384
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (4)
- $8,119 spent. HIIA PROVIDES THE VOLUNTEER MANPOWER TO PLAN AND EXECUTE ALL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: A "WELCOME BACK" GET TOGETHER, AN ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARADE, A CHOWDER "COOK-OFF", A CHICKEN WING "COOK-OFF", AN ANNUAL FIELD DAY & DANCE, AND AN ANNUAL LABOR DAY GET-TOGETHER, INCLUDING A STEAK FRY AND A DANCE. IN MOST CASES, THESE SOCIAL EVENTS ARE THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO GET TOGETHER. THESE SOCIAL EVENTS ALSO TAKE THE FORM OF FUNDRAISERS WITH ANY REVENUES IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES GOING INTO THE GENERAL FUND. FIELD DAY IS GENERALLY THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SEASON AND BRINGS TOGETHER MOST ISLANDERS AND MANY VISITORS. THIS IS A FAMILY OUTING WITH RACES AND COMPETITIONS HELD THROUGHOUT THE DAY FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE. THESE EVENTS TAKE THE MOST PLANNING AND THEY REQUIRE THE HELP OF MANY VOLUNTEERS TO RUN THE EVENTS, PURCHASE, PREPARE AND COOK THE FOOD, SELL TICKETS, AND LATER CLEAN UP. THESE EVENTS HAVE TRADITIONALLY PROVIDED THE HIIA WITH THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO GENERATE MUCH NEEDED REVENUES AND GAIN NEW MEMBERS. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THESE SOCIAL EVENTS TAKE UP 50% OF THE ONGOING EFFORT OF THE ORGANIZATION.
- $489 spent. COORDINATE WITH TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH AND SOUTH END OF ISLAND (HII) REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM LOGISTICS. THERE ARE MEETINGS HELD WITH THE TOWN ERTPERSONNEL WHO PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON USE AND OPERATION OF THE FIRST AID KIT AND AED.
- $4,861 spent. APPEARANCES BEFORE THE TOWN OF PORTSMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL ON ISSUES RELATING TO ZONING, TAXATION, ACCESS TO THE ONLY DOCK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCEPT THE FERRY, FIRE FIGHTING, ERT, WINTER SECURITY, ETC. THESE MEETING ARE USUALLY HELD DURING WEEK DAY EVENINGS. MOST MEMBERS OF HIIA WHO ARE NOT RETIRED USUALLY VISIT THE ISLAND FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY DURING THE SEASON. MEMBERSHIP IS FROM ALL NEW ENGLAND STATES AND NEW YORK AND A FEW COME FROM THE MID-WEST. THE HIIA HAS BUILT A MEETING HALL ON THE NORTH END OF THE ISLAND, DURING THE 1990'S, ON A LOT LEASED FROM THE HOG ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION (HIWA). THE HALL WAS BUILT USING VOLUNTEER LABOR WITH HIIA PAYING FOR THE MATERIALS. THE SHED IS UTILIZED FOR MOST OF THE MEETING FUNCTIONS AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS WHERE A GATHERING OF PEOPLE IS CALLED FOR. HIIA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, INSURANCE AND TAXES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHED. THE SHED SITS NEXT TO THE RECREATION AREA, WHICH IS OWNED BY HOG ISLAND, INC. HIIA SUPPLIES SWING SETS, A PLAYGROUND, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR THE RECREATION AREA, INCLUDING GROUND MAINTENANCE, RUBBISH REMOVAL AND INSURANCE. THIS RECREATION AREA, OWNED BY HIIA, SERVES AS THE FOCAL POINT OF THE NORTH END FOR CHILDREN TO CONGREGATE.
- $265 spent. HIIA HAS REGULAR MEETINGS ON THE LAST SATURDAY IN MAY, JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST, WITH AUGUST MEETING BEING THE ANNUAL MEETING. THEY HAVE SEVERAL STANDING COMMITTEES ANDADDITIONAL SPECIAL COMMITTEES AS THE NEED IS IDENTIFIED. THE STANDING COMMITTEES ARE; WAYS & MEANS, SOCIAL, AND PROJECTS. SPECIAL COMMITTEES CURRENTLY INCLUDE: DOCK, SHED,AUDIT/FINANCE, PROPANE GAS, TRASH, ROADS, AND NOMINATING. THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE HELD AS OFTEN AS NEEDED BUT THE MAJORITY OF THE MEETINGS TEND TO BE HELD BETWEEN THETIME THE WATER IS TURNED ON IN THE SPRING TO WHEN THE WATER IS SHUT OFF IN THE FALL. ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND WORKERS THAT PLAN AND EXECUTE SOCIAL EVENTS ARE VOLUNTEERS; NO ONE RECEIVES COMPENSATION. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THESE MEETINGS TAKE UP10% OF THE ONGOING EFFORT OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2025.
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 December 2002.
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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