EIN 99-0293514

Pacific Islanders in Communications

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
State
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Pacific Islanders in Communications supports, advances, and develops Pacific Island media content and talent to deepen understanding of Pacific Island history, culture, and contemporary challenges. During the fiscal year, the organization amplified native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voices through storytelling development and production.
Total revenues
$1,698,073
2022
Total expenses
$1,391,594
2022
Total assets
$3,859,639
2022
Num. employees
5
2022

Program areas at Pacific Islanders in Communications

During the fiscal year, pic continued to amplify native Hawaiian and Pacific islander (nhpi) voices that enrich america's cultural landscape through the art of storytelling. We are the only organization in the country that does this by developing, producing, and funding films, as well as providing professional development opportunities to emerging filmmakers, and engaging audiences through public media distribution and community engagement screenings.

Grants made by Pacific Islanders in Communications

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
WnetCo-Production and Pic Special Project Licensing Fees$60,000
Center for Independent Documentary (CID)Digital Licensing Fee & Pic Special Project Licensing Fee$49,000
Women Make MoviesProduction Licensing Fee$30,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Pacific Islanders in Communications

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Corporation for Public BroadcastingTVPRG$1,224,353
Corporation for Public BroadcastingOss$634,238
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$100,360
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Pacific Islanders in Communications

NameTitleCompensation
Cheryl HirasaManaging Director and Vice President of Programs
Leanne FerrerExecutive Director of$104,250
Maluhia KaimikauaOperations Manager
Caleigh DillonProgram Manager
Mericia Palma ElmorePresident$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Pacific Islanders in Communications

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,701,551
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$10,026
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$3,658
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-17,286
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$124
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,698,073

Form 990s for Pacific Islanders in Communications

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-08-14990View PDF
2021-092022-08-11990View PDF
2020-092021-08-05990View PDF
2019-092020-10-15990View PDF
2018-092019-10-11990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Pacific Islanders in Communications

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Vision Maker MediaLincoln, NE$3,007,139
OTV Open TelevisionChicago, IL$1,139,468
Public Media InstituteChicago, IL$1,102,184
Wcte TVCookeville, TN$2,605,281
Basin PBSMidland, TX$1,865,396
West Tennessee Public Television (WLJT)Martin, TN$1,933,599
Sound View Community MediaStratford, CT$537,329
New Orleans Access Television (NOA-TV)New Orleans, LA$550,707
Television Academy FoundationNorth Hollywood, CA$3,404,719
Fitchburg Access TelevisionFitchburg, MA$901,702
Data update history
October 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,224,353 from Corporation for Public Broadcasting
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Tax deductible donations
General information
Address
615 Piikoi St 1203
Honolulu, HI 96814
Metro area
Urban Honolulu, HI
Website URL
piccom.org/ 
Phone
(808) 591-0059
IRS details
EIN
99-0293514
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A32: Television
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
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