Pacific Islanders in Communications
THE MISSION OF PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS (PIC) IS 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.
Key facts about Pacific Islanders in Communications
- EIN
- 99-0293514
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $447,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $24,833
- Median grant
- $20,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (9 of 18, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,314,824
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Pacific Islanders in Communications funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Pacific Islanders in Communications's 18 itemized 2024 grants were New York (30%), Hawaii (28%) and California (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (3 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 18 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Digital Licensing Fee" (9 grants), "Production Licensing Fee" (4 grants) and "Pic Special Project Licensing Fee" (4 grants).
Is Pacific Islanders in Communications open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 18 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.3M
+15.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$447K
-9.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+20.7% YoY
About Pacific Islanders in Communications
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Islanders in Communications is a nonprofit organization, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $447K. Net investment income was $13K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 18 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,314,824 | $4,612,654 | $3,859,639 |
| Revenue | $1,915,282 | $1,912,512 | $1,698,073 |
| Expenses | $1,706,560 | $1,717,225 | $1,391,594 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $13,166 | $5,047 | $-7,260 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Film Collaborative Inc ($55,000), Rock Salt Media Inc ($55,000), Essential Islanders LLC ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE FILM COLLABORATIVE INC Los Angeles, CA | DIGITAL LICENSING FEE | $55,000 |
| ROCK SALT MEDIA INC Honolulu, HI | PIC SPECIAL PROJECT LICENSING FEE | $55,000 |
| ESSENTIAL ISLANDERS LLC Brooklyn, NY | PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $40,000 |
| DOC SOCIETY INC Brooklyn, NY | PIC SPECIAL PROJECT LICENSING FEE | $40,000 |
| NIU DOC LLC Lemon Grove, CA | PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $30,000 |
| FIRELIGHT MEDIA INC New York, NY | PIC SPECIAL PROJECT LICENSING FEE | $30,000 |
| ROOY MEDIA LLC Frederick, MD | PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $25,000 |
| WNET New York, NY | PIC SPECIAL PROJECT LICENSING FEE | $25,000 |
| HAWAII WOMEN IN FILMING Honolulu, HI | DIGITAL ACQUISITION LICENSING FEE | $21,000 |
| WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG Baltimore, MD | PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalani Blane Kealaiki | President | 1 | — |
| Baltazar Aguon | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Regina Meredith | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Janel Quirante | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Vincent Iuli | Director | 1 | — |
| Susanna Hernandez | Director | 1 | — |
| Taryn Jackson | Director | 1 | — |
| Rita Nauta | Director | 1 | — |
| Tavae Samuelu | Director | 1 | — |
| Jason Suapaia | Director | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Hirasa | Executive Director | 40 | $133,044 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Pacific Islanders in Communications?
As of 2024, Pacific Islanders in Communications holds $5.3M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $447K in 2024.
Where does Pacific Islanders in Communications operate?
Pacific Islanders in Communications has awarded grants in California, Florida, Gu, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Pacific Islanders in Communications award?
In 2024, Pacific Islanders in Communications awarded 18 grants totaling $447K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pacific Islanders in Communications's EIN?
Pacific Islanders in Communications's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0293514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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