Mid-pacific Institute
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
81% goes to programs $27 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Mid-pacific Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, registered in 1946, with $56,262,648 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
2445 Kaala St, Honolulu, HI, 96822 EIN 99-0073514 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$56.3M
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$49.1M
Net assets
$108.3M
Employees
540
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $27 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 Mid-pacific Institute: 81% to programs · $27 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · +13% 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 Mid-pacific Institute: 26 mo reserves · +13% 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 Mid-pacific Institute: 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 Mid-pacific Institute: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To create a place of belonging that cultivates compassionate, world-ready learners who make a positive impact through purpose-driven passions and creativity, rooted in our christian heritage.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34.7M (FY2013) to $56.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $27.4MNet assets $108.3M
Operating margin
12.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$135.7M
Total liabilities
$27.4M
Net assets
$108.3M
Salaries & benefits
$28.3M
57% of expenses
Board members
20
20 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,262,648▲10.1% | $49,144,747▲5.4% | $108,261,515▲6.3% | $135,702,631▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $51,101,065▼10.0% | $46,621,071▲5.9% | $101,850,377▲6.5% | $128,580,974▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,808,456▼16.8% | $44,009,698▲5.1% | $95,623,622▲5.0% | $123,083,129▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $68,250,844▲51.5% | $41,870,464▼3.5% | $91,087,951▲34.4% | $120,126,925▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $45,053,597▲1.4% | $43,370,030▼2.7% | $67,759,413▲6.1% | $101,803,937▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $44,415,436▼2.3% | $44,571,935▲3.4% | $63,868,253▲1.1% | $97,081,468▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,440,560▲3.5% | $43,092,665▲4.1% | $63,144,353▲6.4% | $93,547,803▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $43,890,924▲3.7% | $41,397,763▲3.9% | $59,350,067▲5.2% | $88,454,151▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,344,902▲6.9% | $39,824,871▲4.9% | $56,413,600▲6.7% | $86,999,424▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $39,594,144▲2.0% | $37,969,187▲7.4% | $52,848,298▲2.5% | $83,585,903▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $38,822,286▲11.8% | $35,346,067▲7.2% | $51,535,367▲5.2% | $85,947,569▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,721,916 | $32,986,609▲3.2% | $48,994,388▲5.3% | $80,423,766▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $31,955,224▲2.2% | $46,550,350▲4.9% | $75,888,366▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,253,846▲5.7% | $44,378,727▲1.5% | $75,110,291▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,576,118▲6.9% | $43,711,433▲2.5% | $73,353,729▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $27,674,755 | $42,647,367 | $72,685,800 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Dr Paul Turnbull — $472,339 (0.96% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Paul Turnbull | President | 40 | $472,339 |
| Lesley Kaneshiro | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $274,333 |
| Elizabeth Cleary | Vp of Academic Affairs | 40 | $244,998 |
| Edna Hussey | Elementary School Principal | 40 | $232,331 |
| Shannon Cleary | Vp of Institutional Advancement | 40 | $229,687 |
| Christie Mukai | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $175,210 |
| Jiachen Chen | Controller | 40 | $145,396 |
| Bert Kobayashi | Honorary Trustee | 0 | — |
| Christopher Dods | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Denis Isono | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Garrett T Hayashi | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Dr Ni Zhang | Trustee | 0.8 | — |
| Emily Hino Fujii | Honorary Trustee | 0 | — |
| G Marcus Polivka | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Gregory S Leong | Chair | 0.8 | — |
| Howard Lee | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| James Kometani | Honorary Trustee | 0 | — |
| Jennifer Wood | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Joe C Rice | Honorary Trustee | 0 | — |
| Karl H Fujii | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Group 70 International | Architectural Services | $1,572,231 |
| Allied Builders System | Construction Services | $1,563,152 |
| Arita Poulson General Contracting LLC | Construction Services | $501,738 |
| Hawaii Center For Children and Families | Counseling Services | $368,915 |
| S & M Sakamoto Inc | Construction Services | $270,948 |
Grants received · $1.1M total
36 grants to Mid-pacific Institute totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $110,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $11,670 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $122,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $55,105 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $62,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2022 | $14,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $7,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $5,400 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $35,100 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $35,100 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2021 | $22,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2021 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2021 | $10,250 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mid-pacific Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mid-pacific Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 99-0073514, based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mid-pacific Institute's EIN?
- Mid-pacific Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 99-0073514.
- How much revenue does Mid-pacific Institute report?
- Mid-pacific Institute reported $56,262,648 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Mid-pacific Institute's spending goes to programs?
- Mid-pacific Institute spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Mid-pacific Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Mid-pacific Institute A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Mid-pacific Institute's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Mid-pacific Institute's latest Form 990 is $472,339, paid to Dr Paul Turnbull (President).
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Data for Mid-pacific Institute (EIN 99-0073514) 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.