Liabilities / Assets
63rd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 82-1356339 • 501(c)3 • Kaneohe, HI
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.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
63rd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
65th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
39th percentile
Higher net margin than 39% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
83rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Assets
$3,000
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$0
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$3,000
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue
$3,000
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$3,000
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Income
$0
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
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.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Landau | Founder | - | $0 | - | - |
| Catherine Landau | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
“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.”
“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.”
“There were no other changes in net assets or fund balances during the year that require disclosure.”
“No other assets.”
“No liabilities.”
“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.”
“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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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | There were no other changes in net assets or fund balances during the year that require disclosure. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | No liabilities. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | 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. |
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| ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The Road Less Traveled Foundation engaged an outside service provider to prepare and file its Form 990. We reasonably believed the return had been filed on time. We later learned that, due to complications in the submission process, the return was not filed as expected. As soon as we became aware of the issue, we acted promptly to complete and submit the return. The Foundation has since adopted additional review procedures to ensure that future filings are submitted accurately and on time. |
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