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Sutter Health Pacific

EIN 99-0298651 · Ewa Beach, HI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$21.5 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
267
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$2.8 million, svp, sh network & shp pres

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

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 183% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 65% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 43 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 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 10 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $18.8 million spent. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: SUTTER HEALTH PACIFIC, A CALIFORNIA NOT-FOR-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, WAS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE AS KAHI MOHALA, AN 88 BED, FREESTANDING NOT-FOR-PROFIT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. KAHI MOHALA HAS BEEN OPERATIONAL SINCE 1983 AND IS SITUATED ON A 14.5-ACRE CAMPUS. THE HOSPITAL IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION. THERE WERE 8,857 PATIENT DAYS IN 2024. KAHI MOHALA'S MISSION IS: "KAHI MOHALA IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND RESTORING HOPE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS." TREATMENT PROGRAMS KAHI MOHALA IS DEDICATED NOT ONLY TO PSYCHIATRIC, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL STABILIZATION, BUT ALSO TO RECOVERY THROUGH EMPOWERMENT. TEACHING INDIVIDUALS THE SKILLS TO SELF-MANAGE AND SELF-REGULATE TO THE FULLEST POSSIBLE EXTENT IS A FUNDAMENTAL GOAL WITHIN THE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROCESS. LEVELS OF CARE -ACUTE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PROGRAMS INDIVIDUALS 17 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER (18 YEARS OLD IF STILL ENROLLED IN SCHOOL) -RESIDENTIAL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PROGRAMS INDIVIDUALS 17 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER(18 YEARS OLD IF STILL ENROLLED IN SCHOOL) SPECIALIZED TREATMENT SERVICES - PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION/TREATMENT AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT - NURSING ASSESSMENT - PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING - SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DUAL DIAGNOSIS SERVICES - EATING DISORDER SERVICES THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AVAILABLE - INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND GROUP THERAPY - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - RECREATIONAL THERAPY - ART THERAPY - REALITY-ORIENTED PHYSICAL EXPERIENTIAL SERVICES (ROPES) THIS CORPORATION WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION: A.TO ESTABLISH, EQUIP AND MAINTAIN ONE OR MORE NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITALS, MEDICAL CENTERS, INSTITUTIONS OR OTHER PLACES FOR THE RECEPTION AND CARE OF THE SICK, INJURED AND DISABLED, WITH PERMANENT FACILITIES THAT INCLUDE INPATIENT BEDS AND MEDICAL SERVICES; TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT FOR PATIENTSTO PROVIDE ASSOCIATED SERVICES, OUTPATIENT CARE AND HOME CARE IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS CORPORATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES; B.TO PROMOTE AND CARRY ON EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE SICK, INJURED AND DISABLED, OR TO THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH; C.TO PROMOTE AND CARRY OUT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH RELATED TO THE CARE OF THE SICK, INJURED AND DISABLED; D.TO PROMOTE OR CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AS MAY BE DEEMED ADVISABLE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE GENERAL HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY SERVED; AND E.TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF SUTTER HEALTH SYSTEM. KAHI MOHALA - LIST OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS 2024: - TWELVE-STEP PROGRAMS (ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, ALANON, NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS) PURPOSE: PEER-LED, SELF-HELP GROUPS OF PERSONS RECOVERING FORM ADDICTIONS, OR FAMILY MEMBERS OF PERSONS RECOVERING FROM ADDICTIONS. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: TO GAIN SUPPORT AND EDUCATION IN A GROUP SETTING. - INTERNSHIP, RESIDENCY AND PRACTICUM PROGRAMS PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE A SUPERVISED CLINICAL PRACTICE SETTING FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, NURSES, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: TO OBTAIN DIRECT PRACTICE EXPERIENCE IN THE STUDENT'S FIELD. - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE TELEPHONE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY RESOURCES. GOAL: TO PROVIDE A FREE COMMUNITY RESOURCE. - MEMBERSHIPS ON COMMUNITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, ROTARY, HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF HAWAII (HAH), HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HFMA), CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF HAWAII (MHA), NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI), HAWAII YOUTH SERVICES NETWORK (HYSN), INSTITUTE ON VIOLENCE, ABUSE AND TRAUMA (IVAT) CULTURAL COMMITTEE, PACIFIC REGION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ALLIANCE PURPOSE: TO VOLUNTEER EXPERTISE ON VARIOUS COMMUNITY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY BY HELPING OTHERS MEET THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES. - COMMUNITY EDUCATION SERIES - APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING (ASIST) PURPOSE: PROVIDE TWO DAY WORKSHOP IN SUICIDE FIRST AID. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: PROVIDES MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY A COURSE TO IDENTIFY THOSE WHO MAY BE AT RISK OF SUICIDE AND HOW TO CREATE A PLAN FOR THEIR IMMEDIATE SAFETY. - CHILD & FAMILY SERVICE PURPOSE: USE OF ROOM/FACILITIES. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM. - LITTER & GRAFFITI REMOVAL PURPOSE: TO REMOVE BLIGHT FROM NEIGHBORHOOD. GOAL: MAINTAIN LITTER AND TAG FREE ENVIRONMENT FOR AREA SURROUNDING KAHI MOHALA.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Sutter Health (Sacramento, CA), EIN 94-2788907. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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