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.
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
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 | — | — | — |
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 include The Film Collaborative Inc ($55,000), Rock Salt Media Inc ($55,000), Essential Islanders Llc ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROOY MEDIA LLC FREDERICK, MD | PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $25,000 |
| NIU DOC LLC LEMON GROVE, CA | PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $30,000 |
| ESSENTIAL ISLANDERS LLC BROOKLYN, NY | PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $40,000 |
| WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG BALTIMORE, MD | PRODUCTION LICENSING FEE | $20,000 |
| THE QUEENS FLOWERS LLC MILILANI, HI | DIGITAL LICENSING FEE | $15,000 |
| THE ALI'I KING LLC MINNEAPOLIS, MN | DIGITAL LICENSING FEE | $6,000 |
| THE FILM COLLABORATIVE INC LOS ANGELES, CA | DIGITAL LICENSING FEE | $55,000 |
| SINA FILMS LLC RIO VISTA, CA | DIGITAL LICENSING FEE | $15,000 |
| A HURT LIKE MINE LLC LOS ANGELES, CA | DIGITAL LICENSING FEE | $6,000 |
| CENTER OF INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC NEWTON, MA | DIGITAL LICENSING FEE | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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