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Hilo Medical Center Foundation

EIN 99-0323155 · Hilo, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER WITH PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$595,999
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
21.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
5
Volunteers
74
Highest pay
$93,275, executive director

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 79% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 88% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $148,434 spent. AHEC:AS THE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC), THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS RURAL HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CAREER PIPELINE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE ACCESS TO CARE ON HAWAII ISLAND AND OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. ACTIVITIES DURING THE REPORTING YEAR INCLUDED COORDINATION OF CLINICAL TRAINING ROTATIONS, PRE-HEALTH CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAMS, AND WORKFORCE READINESS INITIATIVES FOR STUDENTS AND EMERGING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES HOUSING SUPPORT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENTS COMPLETING RURAL CLINICAL ROTATIONS; DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, 84 UNDUPLICATED STUDENTS WERE SUPPORTED FOR A TOTAL OF 4,495 NIGHTS OF HOUSING.
  2. $34,852 spent. DIABETES CARE:THE FOUNDATION ADVANCES DIABETES EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH DIABETES CARE COMMUNITY GATHERINGS THAT IMPROVE AWARENESS, SELF-MANAGEMENT, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DIABETES, PARTICULARLY IN RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE FOUNDATION CONVENED FIVE (5) IN-PERSON COMMUNITY GATHERINGS ACROSS HAWAII ISLAND, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 360 PARTICIPANTS, AND PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, CLINICIANS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENGAGE IN FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, AND PEER LEARNING.
  3. $24,515 spent. RESIDENCY PROGRAM:THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PHYSICIAN TRAINING AND RURAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HAWAII ISLAND FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM, A THREE-YEAR GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ACCEPTS SIX RESIDENTS ANNUALLY AND TRAINS A MINIMUM OF 18 RESIDENT PHYSICIANS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. DURING THE REPORTING YEAR, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR RESIDENT ORIENTATION, TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, OCEAN SAFETY TRAINING, AN ANNUAL WELLNESS RETREAT, AND GRADUATION EVENTS, AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING CONFERENCES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, ELECTIVE ROTATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.

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 November 6, 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 January 1996.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Inc (Jupiter, FL), EIN 65-0132406. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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