Pacific Islander Community Association of WA
The Pacific Islander Community Association of WA PICA-WA serves as a cultural home, centers community power and advocates to further the wellness of Pacific Islander communities in Washington State.
Pacific Islander Community Association of WA at a glance
In short: Pacific Islander Community Association of WA gave $39K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,812
- -81.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $19,406
- Median grant
- $19,406
- Total assets
- $1,735,675
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pacific Islander Community Association of WA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Papua Campaign ($29K). Together the top 2 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2024) to $211K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $39K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Papua Campaign Everett, WA | Public Health | $28,812 |
| Utopia Washington Kent, WA | Data Partnership | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,735,675 | $3,115,868 | $4,204,176 | $38,812 | 2 |
| 2023 | $2,928,802 | $3,063,170 | $2,175,932 | $211,225 | Total only |
| 2022 | $2,085,408 | $2,197,282 | $2,578,158 | $141,143 | 3 |
| 2021 | $2,455,749 | $3,056,921 | $1,492,633 | $128,066 | Total only |
| 2020 | $845,330 | $1,206,209 | $375,825 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Pacific Islander Community Association of WA
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Islander Community Association of WA is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Federal Way, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Islander Community Association of WA is led by Sili Savusa, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sili Savusa
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$128K (2023) → $129K (2024)
Taffy Johnson
Board Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Carvalho
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
PK Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chasmon Tarimel
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juanita Yasu
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Narruhn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Kelek
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Liyab
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Franky Erra (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Joesph Seia (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Suni Tolton (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Tyson Johnston (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Puakaleihua Westbrooks (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sela Teulilo (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bronwyn Talaga (2020) — Chair
- Former: Hazel Johnson (2020) — Chair
- Former: Jessie Coen (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Luisa Laulile (2020) — Director
- Former: Tama Semo (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Tiare Chanel (2020) — 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 $129K, to Sili Savusa (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Islander Community Association of WA
How much does Pacific Islander Community Association of WA give each year?
Pacific Islander Community Association of WA gave $39K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $211K in grants paid.
How large is Pacific Islander Community Association of WA?
Pacific Islander Community Association of WA reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What is Pacific Islander Community Association of WA?
Pacific Islander Community Association of WA is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Federal Way, WA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pacific Islander Community Association of WA operate?
Pacific Islander Community Association of WA has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Pacific Islander Community Association of WA's EIN?
Pacific Islander Community Association of WA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2470123. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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