Nonprofit · EIN 99-4998227
DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HILO, HI 96721
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $23,950 | $13,228 | $10,722 | $10,722 | $0 | $10,722 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,950
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,200
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Other expenses
- $28
- Program services (functional)
- $13,200
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,722
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,722
- Cash, savings and investments
- $10,722
- Gross receipts
- $23,950
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deane Kysar Retired Volunteer Admin | Pres & Dir | 10 | $0 |
| V Ola Jenkins Going Home Hawaii | Vice Pres & Dir | 1 | $0 |
| Virginia Branco NOAAs Mokupapapa Discovery Center | Sec & Dir | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Nako Hilo Hawaiian Hotel | Treas & Dir | 1 | $0 |
| Deborah Beavor One Gallery | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Sharla Sare Aloha Baskets & Balloons | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Moir Lyman Museum & Mission House | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1391, HILO, HI 96721-1391
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Deane Kysar, President
- Phone
- (808) 963-5091
Mission
Destination Hilo Foundation is a charitable organization that promotes sustainable, responsible tourism on the island of Hawaii and perpetuates authentic Hawaiian culture at the same time benefiting the community of Hawaii Island. Its mission is to support the activities of the Hilo Hawaii Visitor Industry Association, Inc. which funds programs with cultural practitioners who promote the Hawaiian culture, and they provide assistance to visitors, enhancing their experience with information, maps, and access to unique cultural experiences. The Foundation is organized to accept and disburse funds as may from time to time be contributed to the Foundation to advance its mission. There are no paid employees. The Directors are volunteers.
Program accomplishments
- Hilo Pier Greetings Program received grant funds from Hawaii County during the period totalling $20,000. A portion of the funds was provided to Hilo Hawaii Visitor Industry Association, Inc. to carry on its Hilo Pier Greetings program that included an Information Center for every cruise ship arrival as well as an hour of music and hula to welcome the passengers. 54 cruise ships arrived in Hilo from January through June. Cruise ships also arrived in 2024, but the grant funds were provided for April through December 2025. The information center manned by volunteer Aloha Ambassadors was available every morning that a cruise ship was in port. Hula Halau (musicians and dancers) entertained at the pier for select ships as funds were available. Cruise ship passengers arriving in Hilo from January through June 2025 totalled 111,261. Approximately 25% of those passengers were serviced by our Aloha Ambassadors and enjoyed the music and hula performances.Expenses $10,000 · grants $20,000
- Hilo Hula at the Bandstand received a grant from the County of Hawaii. $3,500 of the grant was funded during the period. 14 programs at the Mooheau Park Bandstand were provided free of charge on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. on the day that the Pride of America docks in Hilo. The programs were well attended averaging 100 attendees per event. Visitors enjoyed the local musicians and hula dancers and enjoyed making ti-leaf leis, all free of charge. Many photographs and videos were taken by the visitors. A boost for our Hilo community. $3,200 of the grant funds were distributed to Hilo Hawaii Visitor Industry who administered the Hilo Hula at the Bandstand program.Expenses $3,200 · grants $3,500
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-4998227
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,722
- Income (IRS master file)
- $23,950
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $23,950 | $13,228 | $10,722 | 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 99-4998227).
Questions about DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION is 99-4998227.
- Is DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION 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 DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DESTINATION HILO FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,950, expenses of $13,228 and total assets of $10,722 at year end.
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