Pacific Community of Alaska
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization's mission is to develop and strengthen Pacific Islander communities throughout Alaska by building capacity through health and wellness practices, civic engagement, economic empowerment, bridging generational gaps, and balancing traditional values. The organization's vision is to create a unified Pacific Islander community founded on cultural values that promote social, economic, physical, and mental health and well-being.
- Income
- $646,342
- Spending
- $450,029
- Spent on programs
- 84%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 77%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $100,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 43% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 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.
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, 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 (3)
- $233,958 spent. Mental Health Program: PCA's Mental Health Program provides culturally responsive behavioral health support and navigation for NHPI individuals and families throughout Alaska. Using Community Health Workers, the program connects community members to mental health resources, provides crisis support, and delivers culturally tailored wellness education addressing conditions that disproportionately impact Pacific Islander communities.
- $105,658 spent. Health & Wellness Program: Pacific Community of Alaska's Health & Wellness Program equips Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) community members in Alaska with resources to address chronic health conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. NHPI Community Health Workers (CHWs) assist community members in navigating health systems and social services, providing direct support for NHPI families and individuals in need. The program was recognized with an Alaska Legislature Award by the Members of the Thirty-Third Alaska State Legislature.
- $37,734 spent. Policy & Civic Engagement Program: Pacific Community of Alaska's Policy & Civic Engagement Program promotes the civic participation of Pacific Islander communities throughout Alaska. The program educates community members on policy issues affecting the NHPI community, facilitates nonpartisan voter education and engagement, builds coalitions with community partners and public agencies, and develops community leadership capacity to engage in public decision-making processes that affect Pacific Islander families.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.
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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