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Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin

Voices of pacific island nations (vopin) is committed to inspiring pasefika students and families by providing high-quality responsive services and resources to address educational and opportunity inequities. We …

Education Kingston, WA EIN: 472497194 (IRS) Reg: 47-2497194 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin

Youth and young adult leadership: the future of our pacific island communities is in the hands of our younger generation. Preparing our youth and young adults for the challenges and the uncertainty of the future is fundamentally important for the preservation of our history and heritage. Developing and teaching confident and respectable young leaders our morals and values will establish a just society for all. Our arts and culture programs interconnect our pacific island culture with the standard educational practices to assist our students to remain engaged in their education and to improve their academic successes. Family orientation: "family," is central to the fabric of pacific islander communities. However, our families are struggling to navigate a complex educational and social-economic …

Founded
Headquarters
Kingston, WA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

Voices of pacific island nations (vopin) is committed to inspiring pasefika students and families by providing high-quality responsive services and resources to address educational and opportunity inequities. We serve as a bridge to develop stronger relationships between students, schools, families and the community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 29.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 19.9% of total expenses ($85,815 of $430,994).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 77% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin is a registered education nonprofit based in Kingston, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 472497194. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $295K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472497194. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin is located in Kingston, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin has $295K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $295K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Youth and young adult leadership: the future of our pacific island communities is in the hands of our younger generation. Preparing our youth and young adults for the challenges and the uncertainty of the future is fundamentally important for the preservation of our history and heritage. Developing and teaching confident and respectable young leaders our morals and values will establish a just society for all. Our arts and culture programs interconnect our pacific island culture with the standard educational practices to assist our students to remain engaged in their education and to improve their academic successes. Family orientation: "family," is central to the fabric of pacific islander communities. However, our... Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $295K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472497194, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
91% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PA
Patrick W••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1995
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin

What is Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin?
Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Kingston, United States. Youth and young adult leadership: the future of our pacific island communities is in the hands of our younger generation. Preparing our youth and young adults for the challenges and the uncertainty of the future is fundamentally important for the preservation of our history and heritage. Developing and teaching confident and respectable young leaders our morals and values will establish a just society for all. Our arts and culture programs interconnect our pacific island culture with the standard educational practices to assist our students to remain engaged in their education and to improve their academic successes. Family orientation: "family," is central to the fabric of pacific islander communities. However, our families are struggling to navigate a complex educational and social-economic system due to cultural dissimilarities. These challenges create barriers and disengagement of our families from essential agencies and schools. The disconnection of our families from their children's schools is evidenced by the alarming data from the office of superintendent of public instruction (ospi) and other school districts throughout our state.
When was Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin founded?
Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin was founded in 1995.
Who leads Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin?
Patrick Woo-Ching serves as President.
Where is Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin located?
Headquartered in Kingston, WA, United States.
What is Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin trustworthy?
Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin's registration number?
IRS EIN: 472497194. Registration: 47-2497194 (United States).
What is Voices of Pacific Island Nations Vpin's website?
https://www.vopin.org/