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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within the Pacific Islander community. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT, ADVANCE, AND DEVELOP PACIFIC ISLAND MEDIA CONTENT AND TALENT THAT ENHANCES PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY.
Total Funding Given
$447K
2024
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
48%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$30K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Cheryl Hirasa
Board Member
V
Vincent Iuli
Board Member
R
Regina Meredith
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS?
No. PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS give?
PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS primarily gives to organizations located in Hawaii, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS make each year?
In 2024, PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $447 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS fund recently?
In 2024, PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WNET, LTSC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS?
PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN COMMUNICATIONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.