Pacific Islanders In Communications
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Honolulu, HI
- Founding
- 09/1996
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 99-0293514
Organization Overview
Pacific Islanders In Communications is located in Honolulu, HI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Pacific Islanders In Communications employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pacific Islanders In Communications is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Pacific Islanders In Communications generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Pacific Islanders In Communications has awarded 120 individual grants totaling $3,046,244. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT, ADVANCE, AND DEVELOP PACIFIC ISLAND MEDIA CONTENT AND TALENT THAT RESULTS IN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF PACIFIC ISLAND HISTORY, CULTURE, AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, PIC CONTINUED TO ASSIST INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS COMPLETE THEIR FILMS ABOUT SUBJECTS AND STORIES OF INTEREST TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDER POPULATION, AS WELL AS FOSTER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE PACIFIC ISLANDER EXPERIENCE WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH BROADCASTS ON PUBLIC MEDIA.PIC ASSISTED INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS TO COMPLETE FICTION AND NON-FICTION SHORT CONTENT OF UNTOLD STORIES AND FRESH PERSPECTIVES ON THE PACIFIC ISLANDER EXPERIENCE WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH BROADCASTS ON PUBLIC MEDIA DIGITAL PLATFORMS WITH AN OPTION FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION BROADCAST.PIC HELD VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SCREENINGS WITH PANEL DISCUSSIONS THAT EXTENDED THE DISCUSSION OF SUBJECT MATTER IMPORTANT TO PACIFIC ISLANDERS, AS WELL AS OTHER COMMUNITIES. PIC HELD VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL SCREENINGS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leanne Ferrer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $104,250 |
Mericia Palma Elmore President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Baltazar Aguon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Meredith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Murphy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vincent Iuli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,243,066 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,243,066 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,974 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,251 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $79,116 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,288 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,336,695 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $386,932 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $44,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $49,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,922 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,962 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $260,407 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,316 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,908 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,409 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,588 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,322 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,854 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,514 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,534 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,377 |
| Insurance | $8,454 |
| All other expenses | $5,640 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,281,432 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $175,151 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $366,838 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,084,956 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,845 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,644 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,359 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,106 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $534,041 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,223 |
| Total assets | $3,202,163 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,560 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,156,582 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,193,142 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $994,597 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $14,424 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,202,163 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pacific Islanders In Communications has awarded $375,772 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TERRA CARRERE LLC PURPOSE: DIGITAL CO-PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $120,000 |
KANAKA PAKIPIKA PURPOSE: PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $45,000 |
CHRIS A JOHNS MEDIA LLC PURPOSE: POST PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $25,000 |
MAKAWALU FILMS LLC PURPOSE: DIGITAL PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $24,772 |
LAST HAWAIIAN SUGAR FILMS LLC PURPOSE: DIGITAL PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $22,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: DIGITAL PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $21,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Pacific Islanders In Communications has recieved totaling $103,070.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc Portland, OR PURPOSE: SHIFT AWARDEE | $100,000 |
Memton Fund Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FOR MICRONESIA | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
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|---|---|---|
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Transitions - Mental Health Association San Luis Obispo, CA | $15,943,493 | $14,891,475 |
International Myeloma Foundation Studio City, CA | $20,383,236 | $17,434,390 |
Open Networking Foundation Palo Alto, CA | $9,261,912 | $16,468,416 |
Sonoma Valley Community Health Center Sonoma, CA | $15,645,180 | $13,937,473 |
After-School All-Stars Los Angeles, CA | $10,011,535 | $13,148,528 |
Gold Country Health Center Long Beach, CA | $19,361,618 | $12,370,038 |
Cedars Of Marin Ross, CA | $26,628,733 | $13,893,559 |
Lao Family Community Development Inc Oakland, CA | $30,841,682 | $12,715,331 |