Pacific Islander Health Board of Washington
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Pacific Islander Health Board (PIHB) seeks to cultivate resilience within our communities to achieve health equity through culturally safe and community-driven solutions, traditions, advocacy, and policy.
- Income
- $801,738
- Spending
- $678,622
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 52%
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 14
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
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
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 (5)
- $202,318 spent. FRIENDLY HMONG FARMS - A fiscally-sponsored project of PIHB which runs two programs: the Food For All Youth Leadership program, a community- based, youth-led food distribution and education project focused on engaging and developing leadership among BIPOC youth ages 14-17, and the PNW BIPOC Farmland Trust, which is led by BIPOC farmers to hold farmland and support services for BIPOC farmers.
- $133,123 spent. HEALTH ENROLLMENT - Our health enrollment navigators conduct comprehensive outreach and health insurance education to COFA community members, which provides information and guidance on Washingtons Apple Health enrollment. They collaborate with organizations within each respective COFA community and host quarterly workshops with key partners that provide services and resources for COFA families and organizations.
- $122,650 spent. PRENATAL AND MATERNAL HEALTH - The Baby and You prenatal supportive education program explicitly addresses the needs of Pacific Islander families and mothers in King County at risk of infant mortality. By focusing on providing culturally-aligned prenatal services, health education, and access to resources, the program aims to bridge the gap and improve outcomes for our community.
- $175,773 spent. Other programs include cultural navigation and outreach to connect community members with health education and resources, and an environmental justice program focused on increasing access to sports and other physical activities with the aim to reduce health disparities in our community.
- Other programs include cultural navigation and outreach 175773. 0. 112716.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 2021.
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 October 21, 2026.
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