Pacific Rainbow Foundation

EIN 20-1965878 · HI · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$7.5K Funds in HI, CA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Pacific Rainbow Foundation based in HI paid 14 grants totaling $115K to 14 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $15K, with a median of $7.5K. Its largest recipients included Hawaii Foodbank, Institute for Human Services, and Lanakila Pacific. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$908,768
Giving (latest yr)
$115,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
14
Median grant
$7.5K
Recipients
14
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hawaii Foodbank$15,000
  • Institute for Human Services$15,000
  • Lanakila Pacific$15,000
  • River of Life Mission$15,000
  • The Salvation Army$15,000

Where grants went

  • Hawaii$105,000 · 13 grants
  • California$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (14)

Lanakila Pacific
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$15,000
River of Life Mission
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$15,000
Hawaii Foodbank
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$15,000
The Salvation Army
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$15,000
Institute for Human Services
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$15,000
REHAB Hospital of the Pacific
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$10,000
University of California - San Fran
San Francisco, CA
Unrestricted Gift
$10,000
Hawaii Literacy
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$5,000
Sts Peter Paul Catholic Church
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$3,000
Friends of Aina Haina Public Librar
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$2,500
Friends of Kalihi-Palama Public Lib
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$2,500
Friends McCully-Moiliili Public Lib
Honolulu, HI
Unrestricted Gift
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Pacific Rainbow Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Pacific Rainbow Foundation reported 14 itemized grants totaling $115K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $15K (median $7.5K).

Recent recipients include Hawaii Foodbank, Institute for Human Services, Lanakila Pacific, among 14 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Pacific Rainbow Foundation is a private foundation based in Hawaii, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Pacific Rainbow Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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