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Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation

EIN 99-0241634 · Honolulu, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ORGANIZE, PROMOTE AND CARRY OUT CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 79%
Employees
0
Volunteers
13

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • 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 September 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. $1.3 million spent. THE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC THROUGH PRIVATE GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF VITAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, CLINICAL STAFF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, PATIENT CARE PROGRAMS, THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS FOCUSED ON THE HOSPITAL'S ANNUAL AREA OF HIGHEST NEED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, REHAB SERVICED OVER 7,200 PATIENTS IN ITS INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT PROGRAMS. THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE DESCRIPTIONS OF HOSPITAL PROGRAMS THAT BENEFITED FROM FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: - FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE HOSPITAL'S FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS ELIGIBLE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICAL CARE, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MEDICATIONS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, FOUNDATION PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $225,000 OF SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING UNDER AND UNCOMPENSATED CARE FOR LOW-INCOME OR FINANCIALLY NEEDY PATIENTS. CLINICAL STAFF EDUCATION AND TRAINING: - FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ONGOING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CLINICAL STAFF TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SPECIALIZED REHABILITATION CARE IS GIVEN TO EACH PATIENT. COST-EFFECTIVE CLINICAL EDUCATION IS PROVIDED TO STAFF THROUGH ONLINE AND WEBCAST TECHNOLOGIES AND MULTI-USER SETTINGS WHEN AVAILABLE. RESOURCES ARE LEVERAGED TO MAXIMIZE STAFF ACCESS TO CURRENT RESOURCES AND INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, FOUNDATION PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $50,700 OF SUPPORT FOR CLINICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING HELPING OVER 70 EMPLOYEES ATTEND 58 DIFFERENT SEMINARS, CONFERENCES AND TRAINING SESSIONS AND MAKING ONLINE EDUCATION COURSES AVAILABLE TO ALL THERAPY AND NURSING EMPLOYEES. RENOVATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: - IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, FOUNDATION PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $85,000 OF SUPPORT TO THE HOSPITAL TO RENOVATE, ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN ITS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE OPTIMAL RESOURCES FOR 24/7 PATIENT-CENTERED CARE. FOUNDATION SUPPORTED NUUANU CLINIC EQUIPMENT PURCHASES OF PARALLEL BARS AND AN ALTER G TREADMILLS AS WELL AS THE MEDICATION AND SUPPLY AUTOMATED DISPENSING SYSTEM FOR THE HOSPITAL. CLINICAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: - FOUNDATION SUPPORTS HOSPITAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF REHABILITATION SERVICES ADVANCED THROUGH EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH IN BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT SETTINGS. SPECIALIZED TREATMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PATIENTS IN THEIR DAILY LIFE AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY WITH SUPPORTING TASKS THAT REQUIRE MORE COMPLEX INTERACTION THAN BASIC SURVIVAL AND WELL-BEING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, FOUNDATION PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY $58,000 TO SUPPORT HOSPITAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING THE CANCER REHABILITATION PROGRAM, REHAB STRONG PROGRAMS, AND OTHER OUTPATIENT CLINIC PROGRAMS. INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS - ENDOWMENTS ARE HELD IN PERPETUITY AND A PORTION OF INVESTMENT EARNINGS ARE USED ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT THE DONOR DESIGNATED RESTRICTED MISSION PURPOSE. ENDOWMENTS ARE HELD FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - CHARITY CARE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENT CARE: REHAB FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH ALLOWS LOW-INCOME, FINANCIALLY NEEDY, ELIGIBLE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED PATIENTS TO RECEIVE ELIGIBLE MEDICAL CARE, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND MEDICATIONS. - PATIENT CARE, PROGRAMS AND EQUIPMENT: PROGRAMS AND THERAPIES THAT SUPPORT THE HIGHEST QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND SPECIALIZED REHABILITATIVE EQUIPMENT AND RESOURCES. - BUILDING RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: SUPPORT OF RENOVATION, EXPANSION, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF HOSPITAL FACILITIES. - CLINICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH: EDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH FOR CLINICAL STAFF TO ENSURE A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION. - FOUNDATION ENDOWMENTS: SUPPORT THE MISSION ACTIVITIES OF THE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF THE PACIFIC FOUNDATION. RESEARCH FOR CLINICAL STAFF TO ENSURE A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 November 6, 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 September 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 October 1994.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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