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Pacific Rim Christian University

EIN 47-3609601 · Honolulu, HI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, LITERARY, RELIGIOUS OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE, INCLUDING FOR SUCH PURPOSES TO DISCIPLE EMERGING CHRISTIAN LEADERS BY DEVELOPING THEIR THEOLOGY, MINISTRY SKILLS, AND CHARACTER, ALL OF WHICH SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
41
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$115,655, university p

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
  1. $1.6 million spent. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, EXISTS TO DISCIPLE EMERGING CHRISTIAN LEADERS BY DEVELOPING THEIR THEOLOGY, MINISTRY SKILLS, AND CHARACTER IN ORDER TO WIN SOULS, PLANT FRUITFUL CHURCHES, AND LEAD AS EXEMPLARY AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST IN THE MINISTRY AND MARKETPLACE. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SHALL ADMIT STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND ETHNIC ORIGIN TO ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO ITS STUDENTS. IT SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND ETHNIC ORIGIN IN ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSION POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN PROGRAMS, AND ATHLETIC AND OTHER SCHOOL-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ASSOCIATE'S, BACHELOR'S, AND MASTER'S DEGREES IN AREAS SUCH AS BIBLICAL STUDIES, THEOLOGY, WORSHIP ARTS, AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ALSO PROVIDES LIMITED STUDENT HOUSING TO STUDENTS. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY SOURCES OF REVENUES ARE TUITION, FEES, AND STUDENT HOUSING PAID BY THE STUDENTS AND THROUGH GIFTS AND GRANTS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, EXISTS TO DISCIPLE EMERGING CHRISTIAN LEADERS BY DEVELOPING THEIR THEOLOGY, MINISTRY SKILLS, AND CHARACTER IN ORDER TO WIN SOULS, PLANT FRUITFUL CHURCHES, AND LEAD AS EXEMPLARY AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST IN THE MINISTRY AND MARKETPLACE. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SHALL ADMIT STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND ETHNIC ORIGIN TO ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS, AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO ITS STUDENTS. IT SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AND ETHNIC ORIGIN IN ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSION POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN PROGRAMS, AND ATHLETIC AND OTHER SCHOOL-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ASSOCIATE'S, BACHELOR'S, AND MASTER'S DEGREES IN AREAS SUCH AS BIBLICAL STUDIES, THEOLOGY, WORSHIP ARTS, AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ALSO PROVIDES LIMITED STUDENT HOUSING TO STUDENTS. PACIFIC RIM CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY'S PRIMARY SOURCES OF REVENUES ARE TUITION, FEES, AND STUDENT HOUSING PAID BY THE STUDENTS AND THROUGH GIFTS AND GRANTS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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