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Pacific Islander Community Association

EIN 84-2470123 · Federal Way, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Pacific Islander Community Association of WA PICA-WA serves as a cultural home, centers community power and advocates to further the wellness of Pacific Islander communities in Washington State.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
29
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$144,600, 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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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 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 (4)
  1. $188,980 spent. Pasifika Food NetWorks - Our Pasifika Food NetWorks program was established to combat the devestating impacts of food insecurity experienced by NHPI communities through providing region-specific access to culturally appropriate foods throughout Washington state.
  2. $2.1 million spent. Wellness Navigation - Our Wellness Navigation program is modeled after the Community Health Workers model in understanding that the health of our Pasifika communities is linked not just to accessing healthcare, but also in addressing the social determinants of health which includes access to housing, trasnportation, food, social belonging, employment and education. Our Wellness Navigators are equipped to support Pasifika families in navigating services offered in our NHPI networks and offered outside of our networks. They provide supports to combat housing insecurity, access to healthcare and other critical supports. Wellness Navigation also focuses on the cultural stewardship of our elders through providing elder social support services.
  3. $202,272 spent. Pasifika Wayfinder and Chapter Coordination - Pasifika Wayfinders celebrate the leadership of our youth through honoring their traditional roles as Wayfinders. They are supporting our Pasifika Diaspora in wayfinding through societal challenges by creating spaces for their peers to find belonging and to strengthen their voices within the communities they live in. Our unoffical chapters across Washington state coordinate to carry out the programming.
  4. Program Service Expenses 648,988, Grants and allocations 142,761, Revenue 0 Other programs include Pasifika Village Council, in partnership with the National NHPI Policy Council we work to drive national priorities from the local and state level. We are made up of a broad coalition of NHPI trusted community based leaders and organizers who are concerned about the well being of our NHPI communities and are galvanized to advance wellness, build community power and nurture cultural home together. West Papua Clinic, providing no bono legal assistance to West Papuan immigrants in applying for protected immigration statuses, and providing additional support for basic needs. Chuukese Women Association, a fiscally sponsored program committed to advocating, educating, and empowering the Chuukese community in WA state to support and strengthen the culture of Chuukese people, so they thrive. Cultural Weavers, a program dedicated to providing social programming for NHPI elders with the intention to provide opportunities for extended education, physical health, social connections and cultural preservation and practice.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 May 2020.

    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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