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Hospice of Hilo

EIN 99-0218512 · Hilo, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE WE TOUCH BY OFFERING SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND COMPASSIONATE CARE OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT.

Income
$11.7 million
Spending
$11.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
121
Volunteers
117
Highest pay
$202,771, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 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 (5)
  1. $6.2 million spent. PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS: HOSPICE CARE, FOCUSING ON THE WHOLE PERSON - BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM COMPOSED OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, SPIRITUAL COUNSELORS, CNA'S AND VOLUNTEERS SERVE NOT ONLY THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A LIFE LIMITING ILLNESS, BUT ALSO ATTEND TO THEIR SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING. IN ADDITION, EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS WHO ARE INCLUDED IN THE PATIENT'S PLAN OF CARE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR IN INSTITUTIONAL SETTINGS.
  2. $1.3 million spent. CONVERTED POHAI MALAMA CARE CENTER (PMCC) TO POHAI MALAMA CARE HOME (PMCH), A TYPE II ADULT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME (ARCH), OFFERING 24-HOUR LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS TO ADULTS WHO REQUIRE AT LEAST MINIMAL ASSISTANCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. ESTABLISHED ON 3/13/2024, THE FACILITY IS LICENSED FOR 18 BEDS.
  3. $851,329 spent. PALLIATIVE CARE - COMPLEX MANAGEMENT AND CARE PLANNING FOR SERIOUSLY ILL PATIENTS WHO ARE RECEIVING CURATIVE TREATMENTS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE PATIENT'S HOME OR AT ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS.
  4. $1.4 million spent. PATIENT SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH - PATIENT SUPPORT IS A COLLABORATED EFFORT WITH VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST THE CLINICAL STAFF TO BETTER PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT TO OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH INVOLVES THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS/PARTNERS TO LEARN ABOUT HAWAII CARE CHOICES SERVICES AND SUPPORT AND TO INCREASE THE ORGANIZATION'S VISIBILITY.
  5. $196,587 spent. BEREAVEMENT & YOUTH CAMP PROGRAM: BEREAVEMENT COUNSELORS OFFER GRIEF SUPPORT TO FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE THROUGH COUNSELING SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS. IN ADDITION, HOSPICE HOLDS AN ANNUAL BEREAVEMENT CAMP FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS. CAMP POHAI MALUHIA PROVIDES A RELAXED, SUPPORTIVE, SAFE AND OPEN ENVIORONMENT WHERE YOUTH WILL ENJOY THE TYPICAL ACTIVITIES OF A SUMMER CAMP.PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH PROFESSIONALS AND SHARE FEELINGS RELATED TO THEIR LOSS WHILE LEARNING NEW WAYS TO COPE. PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ARE INVITED TO EXPERIENCE CAMP BY PARTICIPATING IN A FULL DAY PROGRAM THAT WILL TEACH STRATEGIES TO BETTER HELP THEMSELVES AND THEIR YOUTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 March 1983.

    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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