Pacific Rainbow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pacific Rainbow Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$115,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,000 | 11 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $49,000 | 10 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $115,000 | 14 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Pacific Rainbow Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Pacific Rainbow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 13 | $105,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| Institute for Human Services | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| River of Life Mission | Unrestricted Gift | $15,000 |
| REHAB Hospital of the Pacific | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| University of California - San Fran | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Gift | $5,000 |
| Sts Peter Paul Catholic Church | Unrestricted Gift | $3,000 |
| Friends McCully-Moiliili Public Lib | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Friends of Aina Haina Public Librar | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Friends of Kalihi-Palama Public Lib | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Gift | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted Gift | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Joseph Sullivan
- Elliot H Loden
Questions people ask
Does Pacific Rainbow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pacific Rainbow Foundation give?
$115,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Pacific Rainbow Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patrick Joseph Sullivan (Trustee) and Elliot H Loden (Trustee).
What does Pacific Rainbow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and faith communities.