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Nonprofit · EIN 99-0109668

THE ARC OF HILO

Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96720

Financials

$3.1M$3.1M2022$3.6M$3.5M2023$5M$4.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE ARC OF HILO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,972,491$4,345,267$627,224$5,536,489$295,416$5,241,073
June 30, 2024990$3,570,212$3,538,522$31,690$5,043,804$735,417$4,308,387
June 30, 2023990$3,058,211$3,100,211-$42,000$4,817,587$570,835$4,246,752
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$300,968
of which government grants
$252,801
Program service revenue
$4,539,409
Investment income
$13,306
Net gain from sales of assets
$500
Net income from sales of inventory
$60,741
Other revenue
$118,808

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$121,463
Other salaries and wages
$2,443,120
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,997,601
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$159,851
Occupancy
$309,542
Travel
$235
Depreciation
$270,413
Program services (functional)
$4,202,765
Management and general (functional)
$127,978
Fundraising (functional)
$14,524

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,043,804
Total assets, end of year
$5,536,489
Total liabilities, end of year
$295,416
Net assets, end of year
$5,241,073
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,688,471
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,241,073
Gross receipts
$5,075,817
Employees
176
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1954
State of legal domicile
HI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROBERT EFFORD JRPRESIDENT AN
Officer
36$108,000$13,238
JUDI MELONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GEOLI NGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LARA SONODADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM HORACE FARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUE HOWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROBERT EFFORD JRPRESIDENT AN
Officer
40$100,500$13,342
JUDI MELONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LARA SONODADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEOLI NGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM HORACE FARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUE HOWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ROBERT EFFORDPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer
36$93,963$7,224
MARI MI GIELCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.25$0$0
YVONNE GILBERTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
WILLIAM HORACE FARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
JUDI MELLONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0$0
SUE R HOWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1099 WAIANUENUE AVE, HILO, HI 96720-2019
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT EFFORD JR, 1099 WAIANUENUE AVENUE, HILO, HI 96720
Signed the 990
ROBERT EFFORD JR, PRESIDENT AND CEO
Phone
(808) 935-8534
Return prepared by
CARBONARO CPAS & MANAGEMENT GROUP

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND SKILL TRAINING AS WELL AS EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SINCE 1954 THE ARC OF HILO HAS WORKED TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH OUR EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE ARC'S COMMERCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE HANDS-ON VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN THE AREAS OF LAUNDRY, JANITORIAL, GROUNDS KEEPING, AND CONFERENCE/HOSPITALITY SERVICES. AS A JOB CREATOR, THE ARC HIRES DISABLED INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE THESE SAME SERVICES TO THE HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY; WE MAINTAIN 85 FEDERAL, COUNTY, STATE, AND PRIVATE BUSINESS SERVICE CONTRACTS. THE ARC'S COMMUNITY SUPPORTS AND SERVICES PROGRAMS OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THROUGH OUR ADULT DAY HEALTH AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. WE WORK WITH PARTICIPANTS TO HELP THEM MEET THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS. WE PROVIDE ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION FROM THE PARTICIPANTS' HOME TO THE PROGRAM, SNACKS, AND LUNCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE ARC'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM PROVIDES 52 INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS IN A PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS.
    Expenses $4,202,765 · revenue $4,597,476

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
99-0109668
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Church
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1955
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,536,489
Income (IRS master file)
$5,075,817

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,972,491$4,345,267$5,536,489XML
990June 2024$3,570,212$3,538,522$5,043,804IRS
990June 2023$3,058,211$3,100,211$4,817,587XML
990June 2022$2,860,832$2,583,556$4,853,904IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-0109668).

Questions about THE ARC OF HILO

What is the EIN of THE ARC OF HILO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ARC OF HILO is 99-0109668.
Is THE ARC OF HILO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
Are donations to THE ARC OF HILO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE ARC OF HILO file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE ARC OF HILO due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE ARC OF HILO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE ARC OF HILO?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT EFFORD JR.
Who are the officers and directors of THE ARC OF HILO?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,000 (ROBERT EFFORD JR, PRESIDENT AN).
How much revenue does THE ARC OF HILO have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,972,491, expenses of $4,345,267 and total assets of $5,536,489 at year end.

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