Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
To improve the quality of life for native hawaiians through community partnerships that provide educational opportunities and promote self-sufficiency.
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture at a glance
In short: Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $40,000
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $11,730,843
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Department of Community Services City & County of Honolulu - Grants In Aid Program
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Amount
$200,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Hawai'i Community Foundation - CHANGE Grants
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Amount
$30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - Mahina Exhibit Project
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Amount
$99,482
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feed the Hunger Foundation ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed the Hunger Foundation San Francisco, CA | To Fund the Organization's Programs. | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,730,843 | $11,659,491 | $8,629,004 | $40,000 | 1 | $479,922 |
| 2023 | $8,785,284 | $7,593,678 | $7,471,849 | — | — | $146,561 |
| 2022 | $8,116,672 | $11,614,290 | $6,308,729 | — | — | $93,520 |
| 2021 | $1,941,780 | $5,639,876 | $5,540,744 | — | — | $1,114 |
| 2020 | $2,223,995 | $5,367,576 | $5,359,636 | — | — | $1,733 |
About Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kapolei, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $480K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture is led by Maile Keli'ipio-Acoba, CEO & Ex-Officio on every filing since 2020; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maile Keli'ipio-Acoba
CEO & Ex-Officio
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Sanoe Marfil
CEO & Ex-Officio
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$102K (2024)
Antoinette Konia Freitas PhD
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Kurisu
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Matsuoka PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn H. Au PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiana La'ieikawai Frank PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynette L. Wakinekona
Director
President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Naiwieha Wurdeman
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Pi'ilani Ka'aloa
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wallace Chin
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter F. Thoemmes III
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Kawakami PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianne Chun
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sherlyn Franklin Goo (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $161K, to Maile Keli'ipio-Acoba (CEO/Ex-Officio). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture
How much does Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture give each year?
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture?
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.7M.
What is Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture?
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kapolei, HI. It holds $11.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture operate?
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture has awarded grants in California.
What is Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture's EIN?
Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0315193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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