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Pacific Cancer Foundation

EIN 51-0548338 · Wailuku, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE PACIFIC CANCER FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS, KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT TO ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CANCER IN MAUI COUNTY. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING FREE SUPPORT SERVICES TO MAUI'S CANCER COMMUNITY.

Income
$677,037
Spending
$552,468
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
5
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$83,805, past exec director

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: 86 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $286,523 spent. THE GOAL OF THE PACIFIC CANCER FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FREE SUPPORT SERVICES TO MAUI COUNTY'S CANCER COMMUNITY. WE ASSIST PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS, KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT, WHICH WILL BE BENEFICIAL IN DEALING WITH THEIR DISEASE. ACCESS: THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROVIDE EASY AND EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR CANCER PATIENTS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SO CLIENTS CAN ACCESS TESTS, TREATMENT, SECOND OPINIONS AND SPECIALISTS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CARE THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CANCER PATIENTS. KNOWLEDGE: THE FOUNDATION DISTILLS THE VAST AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON CANCER IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MANAGEABLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WISHING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT DISEASE. THE FOUNDATION GENERATES PUBLIC AWARENESS AS WELL AS SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEEDS OF THE CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FOUNDATION WILL SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THEY RECEIVE THE UTMOST RESPECT AND DIGNITY AS THEY FACE THE CHALLENGES OF THEIR DISEASE. SUPPORT: THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES FOR THE CANCER PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIFIC TO THEIR NEEDS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A RESOURCE CENTER THAT PROVIDES PERSONAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE DESIRING INFORMATION ON THE DISEASE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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