Education With Purpose Foundation for Pacific Islanders
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We are a 501C 3 Non-profit organization. Our mission is to impact the parent-to student relationship of each Pacific Islander family and youth of culture that we serve. We pride ourselves in developing programs and hosting events that encourage families to work together in order to help their children pursue meaningful goals and higher education with purpose.
- Income
- $178,087
- Spending
- $178,087
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $97,119, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $45,000 spent. Our virtual after school program, entitled "Scholars with Purpose" enabled us to provide direct services to 9th -12th grade students and their families. Each quarter during the school year (excluding summer), we served 30 families through 3 sessions of our programs, totaling 90 students during the 2024 calendar year. We provide academic, social and emotional support through our after school curriculum which has helped 90 students achieve their academic, cultural and career path goals.
- $122,106 spent. Our programs are run year round. Each program requires time, man power, organization and execution of the curriculums that are created to serve our Pacific Islander communities. Paying our staff of experts and deeply committed personnel is vital to the success of our organization. The quality of training and curriculum building is one of our biggest investments that consistently generates great returns for our youth and communities.
- $10,981 spent. All of our programs require equipment, operations resources and funding for technology, rental space fees and management. These expenses covered are crucial for the success of our work.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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