Hilo Bayfront Trails
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To plan, develop and construct bicycle and pedestrian trails and related facilities in and around the Hilo Bayfront Area in accordance with a Master Plan for said project and to contribute said improvements to the State of Hawaii and County of Hawaii. Hilo Bayfront Trails Inc. is building a shared use pathway throughout the Bayfront area, between Downtown Hilo and Hilo Harbor, with nearly 6 miles of trails connecting over 700 acres of land. The Trail will be a much needed asset to our town allowing increased accessibility around our local parks and Bayfront areas, as well as connect our local community and visitors alike to some of Hilo's most scenic, recreational and historic resources. A trail where...Kupuna can linger and talk story with friends, mothers can stroll with their keikis, visitors can explore and sightsee, and others can enjoy running, biking, walking and more.
- Income
- $7,836
- Spending
- $10,738
- Reserves
- 11 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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, 2025, 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 (1)
- $8,657 spent. The accumulated donations and grants received for 2025 and previous years provided the needed funds to continue construction of trails that will benefit all residents and visitors of Hawaii County. Two grants were received in 2025 to install trail counters for the following reasons: collect visitor data, resource management and maintenance, funding and grant support, public safety, and emergency planning.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 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 October 2012.
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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