Pacific Rim Education Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
We sponsor educational programs, fund charitable activities and support practices which nurture love, wisdom, wellness, and peace within individuals and families, and which promote understanding and connectedness among communities.
- Income
- $146,806
- Spending
- $297,013
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- investment income, 65%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 3
- Highest pay
- $39,463, director and secretary
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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 102% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 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.
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 (1)
- $209,522 spent. Kokua Academy PREF supported the private school called Kokua Academy (grade K to 5th). Their school was held on the PREF owned property at 75-1048 Henry St, Kailua Kona, Hawaii. In 2024 the school existed from January to June with up to 40 total students. Kokua Academy is a private, independent day school. The school is dedicated to providing a positive educational environment for each student by engaging them in real-world, project based learning experiences. Kona Ocean Challenge Program The Annual Ocean Challenge program sponsored by PREF was held in December, 2024 at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden. The outdoor education program for young people centered on personal growth and self?discovery. The seven day program consisted of morning devotional readings, boating, hiking, fishing and discovering the sites on the Big Island. A total of 8 participants plus five staff members participated.Ukulele & Guitar LessonsThroughout 2024 PREF has sponsored free Ukulele at the Hawaii Queen Coffee Garden for the Kona Community. Approximately fourteen to fifteen lessons took place at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden in 2024. Rev. Chuck Frumin is the teacher of the lessons.Origami ClassOn December 14, 2024 PREF offering a community Origami class to learn the art of Japanese Paper Folding.Approximately 8 people attended.Community EventsBig Island Excellence in Parenting Award ProgramThe Excellence in Parenting Award Program on July 26, 2024 was sponsored by PREF. Held at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden the program promotes and encourages families to invest in our young children in our community. Big Island Mayor Mitch Roth sent a written message congratulating the two Kona couples who won the award: Dana Mclaughlin, founder of the Hawaii Keiki Museum and Charis Higginson, founder of Humanity Hale both won the Excellence in Parenting Award. They received $500 each from PREF as an award.Thanksgiving Interfaith ConcertThe Kona Thanksgiving Interfaith Concert held on November 25, 2024 was sponsored by PREF. Choirs from diverse faith communities in Kona participated in the Interfaith event. Although sponsored by PREF the event took place at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Kona. Donations at the event were collected for the Hawaii Island Food Bank in Kona. Ten different religious organization from Kona performed.Religious ProgramsOutdoor Church BBQ Service for the CommunityAn outdoor BBQ and Ping Pong Tournament for the community was held on Sept. 22, 2024 in honor of World Peace Day. PREF and also the Kona Family Church sponsored the event. It was a family event including games and an inflatable Jumper for children. It included a Ping Pong Tournament. Kids also had an opportunity to learn Japanese Origami paper folding. Approximately 48 people attended.Easter Egg HuntPREF sponsored an Easter Egg hunt on March 31, 2024 at the Hawaiian Queen Coffee Garden.Approximately twenty people including parents with children participated in the Egg Hunt.Religious Organizations Using the Hawaiian Queen Coffee GardenIn 2024 the following Religious organizations used the PREF owned facility at 75-1048 Henry Street, Kailua Kona, Hawaii for their own religious services. Congregation Kona Beth Shalom --- Used approximately 6 times in 2024Marshallese Assembly of God --- Used approximately 24 times in 2024Kona Family Church ---- Used approximately 52 times in 2024Self Realization Fellowship ---- Used approximately 9 times in 2024
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 February 1995.
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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