Samoan Solutions
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Samoan Solutions is an educational & cultural organization that exists to provide resources/resource connection, education, and data representation
- Income
- $127,581
- Spending
- $152,936
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 52%
- Highest pay
- $1,180, president - director of operations
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $19,359 spent. Ta'iala Youth Exchange Program - This is our 2nd year facilitating the Ta'iala Youth Exchange program. The program provides Pacific Islander youth the opportunity to travel to Samoa for a 2 week exchange program that focusses on cultural connection, environmental & climate practices and arts. While we currently do not have a grant for this program, we are thankful for the community support that is used to fund this program.
- $21,975 spent. Pacific Islander Initiative Community Co-Chair for San Mateo County BHRS. In this role, we have been able to increase the number of Pacific Islander Mental Health First Aiders; host 4 workshops offering traditionally underserved youth in the SF Bay Area access to knowledge & language of Mental Health; increase awareness of BHRS Career Pathways
- $58,929 spent. Le Maota Community Space - Although, we had to ultimately close our doors October 20, 2025, Le Maota Community Space continued to be a valued space for resources to connect with our PI community and for our people to gather for workshops, programs and events. This year, the majority of the expenses were paid for through donations.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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