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The Road Less Traveled Foundation

EIN 82-1356339 • 501(c)3 • Kaneohe, HI

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE O50

Profile

The Road Less Traveled Foundation provides educational and charitable programs in the United States and abroad to support young people and underserved communities. Our initiatives include scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the operation of a safe boarding house for scholarship recipients, and the distribution of bicycles to rural students to improve school access. Internationally, we support youth through community development projects, including the construction of recreational spaces and the provision of mentoring opportunities. The foundation also partners with schools, organizations, and local leaders to foster entrepreneurship, promote literacy, and encourage civic engagement. Our mission is to empower students and communities to realize their potential and create a brighter future by removing barriers to education and opportunity.

46-137 Humu StreetKaneohe, HI 96744
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

39th percentile

0.0%

Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

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No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Assets

$3,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

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Net Assets

$3,000

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Revenue

$3,000

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Expenses

$3,000

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Net Income

$0

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$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0Assets 2024: $3,000Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $3,0002024

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2024

Assets$3,000
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$3,000

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0Revenue 2024: $3,000Expenses 2024: $3,000Net Income 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,000
Expenses$3,000
Net Income$0

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3,000$0$3,000$3,000$3,000$0
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Road Less Traveled Foundation provides educational and charitable programs in the United States and abroad to support young people and underserved communities. Our initiatives include scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the operation of a safe boarding house for scholarship recipients, and the distribution of bicycles to rural students to improve school access. Internationally, we support youth through community development projects, including the construction of recreational spaces and the provision of mentoring opportunities. The foundation also partners with schools, organizations, and local leaders to foster entrepreneurship, promote literacy, and encourage civic engagement. Our mission is to empower students and communities to realize their potential and create a brighter future by removing barriers to education and opportunity.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Program Service Accomplishments Scholarship Program The Foundation provides scholarships to students from economically disadvantaged communities to cover tuition, supplies, and related educational costs. During the year, the Foundation supported students in pursuing secondary and higher education, paired with mentoring to encourage academic success and personal growth. Boarding House Program The Foundation operates a safe boarding house for scholarship students who would otherwise face long commutes or unstable housing. The program provides housing, meals, and guidance, ensuring students have a stable environment in which to thrive academically and personally. Bicycle Distribution & Community Projects The Foundation provides bicycles to rural students, improving school attendance by reducing transportation barriers. It also supports community development projects, including recreational facilities and mentoring initiatives, to strengthen communities and create healthier opportunities for young people. Mentorship and Leadership Development The Foundation partners with schools and community leaders to provide mentoring, leadership opportunities, and service projects. These initiatives equip students with civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and life skills that empower them to contribute positively to society.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Robert LandauFounder-$0--
Catherine LandauSecretary-$0--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part VI, Line 50

The Form 990 is prepared by the President and reviewed by the Secretary prior to filing. A copy is provided to all board members for review, and any corrections or comments are incorporated to ensure accuracy.

Form 990-EZ, Part VI, Line 51

The Foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request by mail or email. The annual Form 990 is also publicly available on the IRS website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Road Less Traveled Foundation
EIN
82-1356339
Phone
8082568444
Address
46-137 Humu Street, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Landau
Title
Founder
Phone
8082568444
Signed
2025-09-20
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20

There were no other changes in net assets or fund balances during the year that require disclosure.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

No other assets.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

No liabilities.

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line (28-31)

Scholarship Program: The Foundation provides scholarships to students from economically disadvantaged communities to cover tuition, supplies, and related educational costs. Mentoring is also offered to ensure long-term success. Boarding House Program: The Foundation operates a safe boarding house for scholarship students, providing housing, meals, and guidance so they can focus on academic and personal growth. Bicycle Distribution & Community Projects: The Foundation distributes bicycles to rural students to reduce transportation barriers to school. It also supports community projects, including recreational facilities and mentoring programs. Mentorship & Leadership Development: The Foundation partners with schools and community leaders to offer mentoring, leadership opportunities, and service learning that equip students with civic engagement and entrepreneurship skills.

Form 990-EZ, Part V, Line 35

The Foundation engaged an outside service provider to prepare and submit its Form 990. We reasonably believed the return had been filed on time. We later discovered that, due to complications in the submission process, the return was not filed as expected. Upon learning of this, the Foundation acted promptly to complete and submit the return. Internal review measures have been implemented to ensure timely filings in the future.

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