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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2596726

SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII

Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96816

Financials

$972K$1.1M2023$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,083,086$1,131,913-$48,827$878,252$0$878,252
December 31, 2023990$971,530$1,074,269-$102,739$927,079$0$927,079
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$886,961
of which government grants
$79,351
Program service revenue
$158,948
Investment income
$37,177
Net gain from sales of assets
$139
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$589,755
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$746,534
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,520
Occupancy
$46,335
Travel
$10,925
Depreciation
$32,376
Program services (functional)
$895,661
Management and general (functional)
$192,192
Fundraising (functional)
$44,060

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$927,079
Total assets, end of year
$878,252
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$878,252
Land, buildings and equipment
$63,231
Publicly traded securities
$137,750
Net assets without donor restrictions
$878,252
Gross receipts
$1,086,504
Employees
10
Volunteers
3,675
Year formed
2011
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RAFAEL BERGSTROMEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$113,169
KEVIN DAVISTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DANYA HAKEEMADVISOR
Trustee or director
3$0
JACK KITTINGERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KAHI PACARROADVISOR & FO
Trustee or director
3$0
CHRISTIAN PARKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MAXX PHILLIPSADVISOR
Trustee or director
3$0
MAKANA REILLYADVISOR
Trustee or director
3$0
MARK TOWILLADVISOR
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RAFAEL BERGSTROMEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$90,946$9,916
DANYA HAKEEMADVISOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
JACK KITTINGERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
KAHI PACARROADVISOR & FO
Trustee or director
3$0$0
CHRISTIAN PARKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
MAXX PHILLIPSADVISOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
MAKANA REILLYADVISOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
MARK TOWILLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3160 WAIALAE AVE STE 120, HONOLULU, HI 96816-1557
In care of
% KAHI PACARRO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RAFAEL BERGSTROM, 3160 WAIALAE AVE STE 120, HONOLULU, HI 96816
Signed the 990
RAFAEL BERGSTROM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(808) 445-2085
990-N for 2013 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Kahi Pacarro, 3409 Sierra Dr, Honolulu HI 96816. Mailing address: 3409 Sierra Dr, Honolulu HI 96816. Website: www.sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org
Return prepared by
TATSUGUCHI CPA LLC

Mission

THE REDUCTION OF POLLUTION ON COASTLINES THROUGH LARGE SCALE BEACH CLEANUPS AND EDUCATION TO INSPIRE BETTER CONSUMER BEHAVIORS AND CONTINUED COASTAL STEWARDSHIP.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OUR LARGE-SCALE CLEANUPS ARE HANDS-ON AND ENGAGING COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUPS HELD ACROSS THE ISLANDS. WITH A FOCUS ON FUN AND EDUCATION, OUR GOAL IS TO TAKE GRASS-ROOTS ACTION TO INSPIRE GLOBAL CHANGE. PLASTIC POLLUTION IS AN OVERWHELMING ISSUE AND WITH THE HELP OF THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS, OVER HALF A MILLION POUNDS OF DEBRIS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM OUR COASTLINES. HOWEVER, WHAT WE'VE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY IS THAT CLEANING CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH. IT IS NOT THE SOLUTION; CLEANUPS ARE THE GATEWAY TO BEHAVIOR CHANGE. AFTER SPENDING A COUPLE OF HOURS DOING THE HARD WORK WITH THE SCH CREW, WE KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER LOOK AT PLASTIC THE SAME. SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAI'I CLEANUPS ARE IMMERSIVE, INSPIRING PEOPLE TO LOOK DEEPER INTO THE PRODUCTSTHEY PURCHASE AND USE ON A DAILY BASIS. TOGETHER, WE CAN TURN OFF THE TAP TO PLASTIC POLLUTION BY CHANGING HOW WE CONSUME AND ASKING MORE FROM THE BUSINESSES THAT PROVIDE US WITH GOODS AND SERVICES. WE'LL NEVER ASK YOU TOBE PERFECT AT CLEANUPS, JUST TO TAKE NOTICE AND BE PART OF A COMMUNITY OF POSITIVE CHANGE.
    Expenses $216,324 · revenue $304,059
  • IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DLNR) AND DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES (DAR), SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAIIS MARINE DEBRIS RAPID RESPONSE (MDRR) PROGRAM DIRECTLY ADDRESSES WILDLIFE ENTANGLEMENT AND PLASTIC POLLUTION IMPACTING HAWAIIS COASTLINES. BY PROVIDING THE PUBLIC AN EFFICIENT MEANS OF REPORTING MARINE DEBRIS WITH QUICK RESPONSE AND ACTION FROM THE SCH TEAM, COASTAL LOCATIONS IN NEED WILL BE ADDRESSED AND REMEDIED FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE.
    Expenses $507,991 · revenue $242,544
  • SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAI'IS (RE)LEARNING PROGRAM IS SOLUTIONS-BASED, INTERACTIVE, AND FUN. OUR EDUCATORS FOCUS ON DEFINING MARINE DEBRIS AND EXPLAINING WHERE IT COMES FROM, HOW IT NEGATIVELY AFFECTS PEOPLE AND OUR ENVIRONMENT, ANDMOST IMPORTANTLYWHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT. SCH EMPOWERS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES TO ADDRESS PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO GET THEIR FRIENDS, FAMILY, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVED. SCH (RE)LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALWAYS FREE FOR SCHOOLS AND STUDENT GROUPS
    Expenses $163,715 · revenue $689
  • SINCE 2012, SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAI'I HAS BEEN WORKING WITH DIVERSE CLIENTS TO MAKE ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS CHOICES WHEN PLANNING EVENTS, DIVERTING WASTE ALL WHILE EDUCATING AND INSPIRING GUESTS IN THE PROCESS. HOSTING A ZERO WASTE OR SUSTAINABLE EVENT CAN BE SIMPLE AND REWARDING. WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE TO HELP YOU MINIMIZE YOUR EVENTS IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH PRE-EVENT CONSULTING AND DURING EVENT IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR WASTE DIVERSION SYSTEMS AND TRAINED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/EDUCATION STAFF. ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY BACK INTO OUR PROGRAM TO PERPETUATE OUR MISSION. SUSTAINEVENTS IS AVAILABLE FOR: FUNDRAISERS WEDDINGS PRIVATE EVENTS SCHOOL EVENTS
    Expenses $7,631

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2596726
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$878,252
Income (IRS master file)
$1,086,504

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,083,086$1,131,913$878,252XML
990December 2023$971,530$1,074,269$927,079XML
990December 2022$782,349$822,643$1,029,818IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Kahi Pacarro
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 45-2596726).

Questions about SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII

What is the EIN of SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII is 45-2596726.
Is SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII 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 SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RAFAEL BERGSTROM.
Who are the officers and directors of SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,169 (RAFAEL BERGSTROM, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does SUSTAINABLE COASTLINES HAWAII have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,083,086, expenses of $1,131,913 and total assets of $878,252 at year end.

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