Honolulu, HI

PACIFIC FORUM INTERNATIONAL

EIN 82-4525112

Community & Economic Development Technology, Research & Civic Innovation Children & youth

Mission

Pacific Forum advances cooperative policies in the Indo‑Pacific through independent analysis, convening, and leadership development, bridging regional perspectives with U.S. policy audiences.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About PACIFIC FORUM INTERNATIONAL

Pacific Forum International is a Honolulu‑based, nonpartisan foreign policy research institute founded in 1975 that produces analysis and convenes dialogue on political, security, economic, and technology issues in the Indo‑Pacific. The organization operates research programs, fellowship tracks, and the Young Leaders initiative to connect regional experts, government officials, and rising policy professionals. In recent years Pacific Forum has maintained an active calendar of publications and public events (including the Honolulu International Forum and Honolulu Defense Forum), expanded fellowship programming, and published a steady stream of policy briefs and commentary.

Notable achievements

Longstanding regional convenor

Maintained continuous operations since 1975 as a major U.S.-based convenor of Indo‑Pacific policy discussion, hosting recurring high-level forums that bring together government, military, academic, and business leaders.

Next‑generation leadership programs

Sustained and expanded fellowships and the Young Leaders program to train and connect early‑career professionals across the Asia‑Pacific through mentorship, workshops, and publications.

Consistent policy publications

Produced a steady output of policy products in the last 2–3 years (The Pilot, Issues & Insights, Comparative Connections and Young Leaders Blog) informing regional debate on topics such as deterrence, technology policy, and maritime order.

At a glance

Total assets: $6.6M
Annual revenue: $3.3M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 82-4525112
Location: Honolulu, HI
Website: pacforum.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated highly by independent charity evaluators (four‑star/strong rating on major charity rating sites).

Longstanding partnerships and formal affiliations with a network of over 30 research institutes and regional bodies, including participation in multilateral policy networks.

Regularly cited and engaged with by policymakers, defense and diplomatic practitioners, and international media as a source of Asia‑Pacific analysis and event programming.

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