ESTABLISHED IN 1896, PALAMA SETTLEMENT IS A NON PROFIT, COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY SERVING THE KALIHI AND PALAMA NEIGHBORHOODS BY OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, ATHLETIC, CULTURAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS. OUR MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH THOSE WHO HAVE THE GREATEST NEEDS IN OUR COMMUNITY, EMPOWERING THEM TO ENHANCE THEIR WELL-BEING THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH AND RECREATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $162k | — | — | $15k | $177k $191k |
Deputy Director and Finance Admin Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $121k |
HR and Business Office Manager Business Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $87k $94k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Urban Hawaii metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PALAMA SETTLEMENT equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 24%
from 2023
From $143k in 2023 to $177k in 2024.
Estimated with Urban Hawaii metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 24% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 41%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 57% from 2023 to 2024.
- Business Manager pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PALAMA SETTLEMENT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PALAMA SETTLEMENT earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of PALAMA SETTLEMENT received $176,956 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PALAMA SETTLEMENT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PALAMA SETTLEMENT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PALAMA SETTLEMENT equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are PALAMA SETTLEMENT's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PALAMA SETTLEMENT reported $3.9M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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