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Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island

EIN 81-0575345 · Hilo, HI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUTH OF THE BIG ISLAND, ISLAND OF HAWAII, TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS THROUGH QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE HELD IN A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
19.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 59%
Employees
59
Volunteers
42
Highest pay
$145,958, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $415,423 spent. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG ISLAND FOCUSED ON FULFILLING ITS MISSION, PROVIDING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 1,000 PARTICIPANTS IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025. THIS PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND ENABLED THE PARTICIPATING YOUTH TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS.
  2. $265,599 spent. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE BIG ISLAND PROVIDED DAILY HOT MEALS TO THE HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING YOUTH, KUPUNA AND STRUGGLING FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE CURRENT HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CRISIS. OVER 250 HOT MEALS ARE SERVED DAILY.
  3. $1.0 million spent. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE DIVISION (ADAD), YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAM POSITIVE ACTION. INSTILLING HEALTHY CHOICES AND LIFESTYLES THAT LEAD TO PREVENTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE. POSITIVE ACTION IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, INTEGRATED AND COHERENT PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE PREK-12 CURRICULUM DELIVERED THROUGH TOOLKITS COMPLETE WITH MANUALS. REDUCING PROBLEM BEHAVIORS LIKE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BULLYING. IMPROVING ACADEMICS, BEHAVIOUR, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING, AND MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AS WELL AS SCHOOL CLIMATE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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