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 09/2023, Pacific Islanders In Communications employed 5 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 09/2023, Pacific Islanders In Communications generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Pacific Islanders In Communications has awarded 167 individual grants totaling $4,379,800. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT, ADVANCE, AND DEVELOP PACIFIC ISLAND MEDIA CONTENT AND TALENT THAT ENHANCES PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, PIC CONTINUED TO AMPLIFY NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (NHPI) VOICES THAT ENRICH AMERICA'S CULTURAL LANDSCAPE THROUGH THE ART OF STORYTELLING. WE ARE THE ONLY ORGANIZATION IN THE COUNTRY THAT DOES THIS BY DEVELOPING, PRODUCING, AND FUNDING FILMS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO EMERGING FILMMAKERS, AND ENGAGING AUDIENCES THROUGH PUBLIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SCREENINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nalani Blane Kealaiki President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Baltazar Aguon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Regina Meredith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janel Quirante Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vincent Iuli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susie Hernandez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $69,762 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,834,094 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,903,856 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,053 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $3,181 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,006 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $428 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,912,512 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $499,873 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $71,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $16,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,603 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,302 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $319,698 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,850 |
Other employee benefits | $33,900 |
Payroll taxes | $78,356 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,882 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,819 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,029 |
Advertising and promotion | $45,197 |
Office expenses | $39,187 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,042 |
Travel | $68,193 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,846 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,614 |
Insurance | $11,440 |
All other expenses | $21,058 |
Total functional expenses | $1,717,225 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $314,808 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $403,007 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,800,967 |
Accounts receivable, net | $74,824 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,586 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $15,714 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $201,741 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $485,783 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $314,224 |
Total assets | $4,612,654 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,179 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,728,976 |
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 | $329,092 |
Total liabilities | $3,135,247 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,018 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,445,389 |
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 | $4,612,654 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pacific Islanders In Communications has awarded $493,873 in support to 24 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NINTH ISLAND DOCUMENTARY LLC PURPOSE: PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $30,000 |
NIU DOC LLC PURPOSE: PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $20,000 |
LUMOS MEDIA LLC PURPOSE: PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $15,000 |
ROOY MEDIA LLC PURPOSE: PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $20,000 |
WOMEN MAKE MOVIES PURPOSE: PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $10,000 |
MAKING WAVES FILMS LLC PURPOSE: COMPLETION LICENSING FEE | $22,000 |