THE FOUNDATION FOR AN ENGAGED PACI… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

AARON J SALA

Phone

8083065636

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE FOUNDATION FOR AN ENGAGED PACIFIC, founded in 2021, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $51K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 98% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $88K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 72% operating deficit.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF INCREASING AND EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF HAWAII AND THE GREATER PACIFIC THROUGH ADVOCACY, CONSULTANCY, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY, AND CREATIVE AND CULTURAL PRACTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $85,008

THE FOUNDATION OF AN ENGAGED PACIFIC PARTNERED WITH GRAVITAS PASIFIKA LLC TO PRODUCE AN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM AS PART OF THE 13TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS AND CULTURE, WHICH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I HOSTED IN JUNE OF 2024. THE ORGANIZATONI IS PLANNING FOR THE NEXT FESTIVAL, WHICH IS HELD EVERY FOUR YEARS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $51,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $51,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,500

Salaries & Benefits $74,417

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $85,008

Other Expenses $9,767

TOTAL EXPENSES $87,684

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$51,000	$2,855,500	-1.0%
Expenses	$87,684	$2,567,121	-1.0%
Net Income	$-36,684	$288,379	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
AARON J SALA	PRESIDENT/TR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SNOWBIRD P BENTO	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MONTE M MCCOMBER II	VICE PRESIDE	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$51,000	$87,684	$2,170,066	$-36,684
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2022	$576,721	$284,754	$536,941	$291,967

THE FOUNDATION FOR AN ENGAGED PACIFIC