Hawaii Pacific Health
Only 53% goes to programs $14 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Hawaii Pacific Health is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, registered in 2011, with $247,339,654 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 53% of spending to programs.
55 Merchant Street 25th Floor, Honolulu, HI, 96813 EIN 99-0246363 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2023)
$247.3M
▲ 7.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2023)
$229.5M
Net assets
$524.0M
Employees
1,305
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →CProgram efficiency40% of the rating53% to programs · $14 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Hawaii Pacific Health: 53% to programs · $14 to raise $100 earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Hawaii Pacific Health: 27 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Hawaii Pacific Health: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Hawaii Pacific Health: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Hawai'i pacific health is a not-for-profit health care system, and one of the state's largest health care systems and private employers. hawai'i pacific health's mission is to create a healthier hawai'i.
Contact & location
- Address
- 55 Merchant Street 25th Floor, Honolulu, HI, 96813
- City
- Honolulu
- State
- Hawaii
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Hospitals
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $145.8M (FY2013) to $247.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $678.0MNet assets $524.0M
Operating margin
7.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2B
Total liabilities
$678.0M
Net assets
$524.0M
Salaries & benefits
$142.3M
62% of expenses
Board members
15
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $247,339,654▲7.0% | $229,544,405▲4.6% | $524,044,644▲4.1% | $1,202,009,162▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $231,206,421▲3.1% | $219,552,981▲3.9% | $503,304,246▲14.2% | $994,455,433▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $224,166,559▲13.1% | $211,319,604▲9.1% | $440,882,001▼4.1% | $938,715,671▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $198,129,299▲6.2% | $193,627,416▼0.4% | $459,599,063▲78.9% | $966,967,056▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $186,549,374▼1.9% | $194,346,037▲1.2% | $256,905,062▲17.1% | $964,668,065▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $190,084,616▼2.9% | $191,962,493▲7.4% | $219,307,829▲4.4% | $888,432,764▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $195,678,696▲5.3% | $178,746,215▲4.4% | $210,108,254▲92.5% | $826,574,979▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $185,777,484▲16.5% | $171,134,555▲4.3% | $109,127,048▲518% | $606,066,849▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $159,517,128▲0.1% | $164,099,171▲3.4% | -$26,125,617▼267% | $539,701,179▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $159,280,721▲9.2% | $158,756,358▲10.1% | $15,652,218▲144% | $559,540,849▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $145,798,633 | $144,200,343▲7.0% | -$35,244,924▲59.5% | $554,497,730▲59.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $134,781,741▲11.3% | -$86,959,118▲51.1% | $347,036,298▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $121,142,859▲3.2% | -$177,918,564▼112% | $292,991,218▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $117,388,224▲6.1% | -$83,823,408▲42.1% | $280,922,060▲42.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $110,617,369 | -$144,759,893 | $197,686,070 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Raymond P Vara Jr — $2,464,885 (1.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond P Vara Jr | Board of Director, President & Ceo | 50.3 | $2,464,885 |
| David Okabe | Evp, Cfo & Treasurer | 31 | $1,124,153 |
| David Underriner | Evp | 10 | $933,902 |
| Arthur Gladstone | Evp & Cso | 30 | $926,332 |
| Steven Robertson | Evp & Cio | 36 | $899,339 |
| Leslie Chun Md | Evp | 6 | $881,508 |
| Charles R Ching | Evp, General Counsel & Secretary | 26.1 | $830,806 |
| Jennie Chahanovich | Evp | 1.5 | $726,891 |
| Douglas Kwock Md | Vp | 4 | $533,566 |
| Gidget Ruscetta Rn | Coo - Kmcwc | 5 | $522,999 |
| Sunshine Topping | Svp (part Year) | 37.5 | $493,721 |
| Shilpa Patel Md | Svp & Cqo | 24.3 | $488,357 |
| Warren Chaiko | Svp | 4 | $469,027 |
| Terence Young | Vp - Kms | 8 | $466,527 |
| Travis Clegg | Coo-sch | 0 | $461,418 |
| John Mcnamara | Svp & Cmo | 13 | $440,952 |
| Dawn Dunbar | Svp | 9.5 | $432,600 |
| Michael Robinson | Vp | 49.1 | $378,000 |
| Gloria Brooks | Coo - Pmmc | 1 | $376,357 |
| James Lin Md | Vp | 45.1 | $350,466 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii LLP | Medical Services | $28,655,310 |
| Prolink Healthcare LLC | Staffing Services | $24,046,908 |
| Medefis Inc | Management Services | $12,690,559 |
| Sodexo Inc and Affiliates | Food & Environment Services | $10,321,283 |
| Hi Residency Programs Inc | Medical Services | $8,155,598 |
Grants received · $371K total
5 grants to Hawaii Pacific Health totaling $371K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2024 | $7,103 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2023 | $18,908 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Research | 2017 | $300,000 |
Grants made · $894K in FY2023
30 grants totaling $894K in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Hawaii Pacific Health →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carole Kai Charities Inc | General support | $180,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| University of Hawai'i | General support | $65,500 |
| Daniel R Sayre Memorial Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Bikeshare Hawai'i | General support | $45,000 |
| Aloha United Way Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | General support | $33,500 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | General support | $30,000 |
| Gift Foundation of Hawaii | General support | $25,000 |
| Hawaii Executive Collaborative | General support | $25,000 |
| Blood Bank of Hawaii | General support | $25,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General support | $15,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society | General support | $15,000 |
| After-school All-stars Hawaii | General support | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hawaii Pacific Health a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hawaii Pacific Health is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 99-0246363, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hawaii Pacific Health's EIN?
- Hawaii Pacific Health's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 99-0246363.
- How much revenue does Hawaii Pacific Health report?
- Hawaii Pacific Health reported $247,339,654 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hawaii Pacific Health's spending goes to programs?
- Hawaii Pacific Health spends about 53% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hawaii Pacific Health have?
- CharityIndex grades Hawaii Pacific Health B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hawaii Pacific Health's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hawaii Pacific Health's latest Form 990 is $2,464,885, paid to Raymond P Vara Jr (Board of Director, President & Ceo).
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Data for Hawaii Pacific Health (EIN 99-0246363) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.