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Haig Point Foundation Inc

EIN 83-1054157 · Hilton Head, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT VIA FUNDS FOR DISASTER AND HURRICANE RELIEF, PRESERVATION AND BEAUTY, HISTORY AND SAFETY OF THE ISLAND OF DAUFUSKIE AND ITS INHABITANTS, AS WELL AS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP ISLAND RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES ADVANCE THEIR LIVES.

Income
$214,067
Spending
$198,887
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
25.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 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 (5)
  1. $19,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DAUFUSKIE ISLAND RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES FOR ATTENDING COLLEGE OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING.
  2. $37,500 spent. TO SUPPORT THE DAUFUSKIE ISLAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL (30,000) AND THE DAUFUSKIE ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (7,500) IN EDUCATING CHILDREN ON THE ISLAND.
  3. $10,000 spent. TO SUPPORT THE GOOD NEIGHBOR FUND, ADMINISTERED BY THE FIRST UNION AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH, AS COMMUNITY NEEDS ARISE.
  4. $119,519 spent. TO SUPPORT ISLAND RESIDENTS IN NEED,SUPPORT FIRE AND SAFETY NEEDS FOR THE DAUFUSKIE ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT, VOLUNTEER MEDICAL CLINIC SUPPORT, MAIL FACILITY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, WOOD DUCK AND BARN OWL BOXES,SEED MONEY FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF NEW FERRY OPTIONS.
  5. TO SUPPORT ISLAND RESIDENTS IN NEED,SUPPORT FIRE AND SAFETY NEEDS FOR THE DAUFUSKIE ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT, VOLUNTEER MEDICAL CLINIC SUPPORT, MAIL FACILITY BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, WOOD DUCK AND BARN OWL BOXES,SEED MONEY FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF NEW FERRY OPTIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 August 2019.

    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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