Polynesian Cultural Center
Educational & cultural museum
Polynesian Cultural Center at a glance
In short: Polynesian Cultural Center gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,251
- -99.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,251
- -99.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,251
- Total assets
- $116,113,000
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Polynesian Cultural Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brigham Young University - Hawaii ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
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
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $10.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University - Hawaii Laie, HI | Iwork Program Assistance | $21,251 |
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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 | $116,113,000 | $57,793,155 | $56,343,835 | $21,251 | 1 | $133,467 |
| 2023 | $114,912,000 | $58,211,704 | $64,963,490 | $10,217,167 | 1 | $-518,330 |
| 2022 | $127,639,000 | $61,032,158 | $55,567,585 | — | — | $230,650 |
| 2021 | $116,249,000 | $62,645,558 | $41,721,779 | — | — | $210,103 |
| 2020 | $92,718,242 | $21,669,846 | $38,404,600 | — | — | $2,003,690 |
About Polynesian Cultural Center
Based on IRS filings
Polynesian Cultural Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Laie, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K. Net investment income was $133K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Polynesian Cultural Center is led by P. Alred Grace, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
P. Alred Grace
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$256K (2020) → $365K (2024)
Fraser Bullock
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bret Grow
Director of Digital Marketing & Digital Commerce
Director of Digital Market → Director - Digital Marketing & Digital Commerce, 2023
Director - Digital Marketing & Digital Commerce → Director of Digital Marketing & Digital Commerce, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Raymond Magalei
Senior Director - Theater
Director of Theater → Senior Director - Theater, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $138K (2024)
Francis Ho Ching
Senior Director - Retail Sales & Marketing
General Manager → Senior Director - Retail Sales & Marketing, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $144K (2024)
Seth Casey
Senior Director - Marketing & Digital Commerce
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $130K (2024)
Don Blohm
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Delsa Moe
Vice President of Cultural Presentations
Vice President of Cultural → Vice President of Cultural Presentation, 2023
Vice President of Cultural Presentation → Vice President of Cultural Presentations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Eric Workman
Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Executive Vice President → Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $257K (2024)
Gregory Maples
Vice President of Culinary Services
Vice President of Food Ser → Vice President of Food Services, 2022
Vice President of Food Services → Vice President of Culinary Services, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Jarod Hester
Chief Operating & Financial Officer
Chief Operating & Financ → Chief Operating & Finance, 2022
Chief Operating & Finance → Chief Operating & Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$216K (2020) → $297K (2024)
Kealii Haverly
Vice President of Physical Facilities
Director of Global Sales → Vice President of Physical, 2022
Vice President of Physical → Vice President of Physical Facilities, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $184K (2024)
Akimano Tauariki Kalama
Controller
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $130K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Taito Vuniwai (2020–2023) — Vice President of Hr - Jan-Oct
- Former: Bridgette Burnett (2022–2023) — Director - Talent Acquisitions & Hris
- Former: Jerome Uluave (2020–2022) — Vice President of Physical
- Former: Shaun Niu (2021) — Senior Manager Mis
- Former: Fifita Unga (2020) — Vice President of Food Ser
- Former: Seamus Fitzgerald (2020) — Director of Talent Managem
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 $365K, to P Alred Grace (President/CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Polynesian Cultural Center
How much does Polynesian Cultural Center give each year?
Polynesian Cultural Center gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Polynesian Cultural Center?
Polynesian Cultural Center reported $116.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $57.8M.
What is Polynesian Cultural Center?
Polynesian Cultural Center is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Laie, HI. It holds $116.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Polynesian Cultural Center operate?
Polynesian Cultural Center has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is Polynesian Cultural Center's EIN?
Polynesian Cultural Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0109908. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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