Give a gift today
Donations to the Annual Fund allow Pacific Buddhist Academy to address present and immediate needs and make up the difference between tuition and the actual costs of educating our students. Priority expenditures include tuition assistance to families with demonstrated financial need, curriculum and educational resources, technology upgrades, student-centered activities such as field trips and athletics, and continuing professional development for faculty and staff. Mahalo for creating more opportunities for young leaders to thrive.
give online
The easiest and fastest way to support PBA is by making a donation online today.
Postal Mail
Please make checks payable to Pacific Buddhist Academy.
ATTN: Director of Advancement
Pacific Buddhist Academy
1754 Lusitana Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Your gift makes a difference!
In 2022, Riho Umitani qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky for her informative speech titled, "Episode 18: the True Crime Dilemma." Your gift supported travel expenses for Riho, her father Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani, and coach Mr. Josh. They completed 14 hours of travel, with stops at HNL, LAX, DTT and SDF. Riho looks forward to 2023's summer tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, which she also qualified for.
“Through this wonderful experience, I had the chance to observe and learn from each of my competitors about what makes a good speech and debater. Thank you so much to all the supporters who helped in donating and making this trip possible. It was thanks to your help that I was able to experience this incredible opportunity.”
-Riho Umitani
PBA Class of 2025
More Ways to give
MATCHING GIFTS
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MONTHLY SUSTAINING DONATION
Designating a monthly sustaining donation is an easy and automatic way to support PBA that works for your schedule. It provides a steady source of income that helps the school budget for long-term expenses.
Once you have submitted your payment information, PBA will automatically deduct the donation amount from your credit card monthly. Sustaining donations may also be sent through postal mail.
donor-advised funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) helps you increase your contribution potential over time by investing and growing your assets. A DAF is an account established for giving that allows donors to receive an immediate tax deduction. You can make single or recurring grants to qualifying charitable organizations like PBA as soon as the fund is established, or let your assets grow and donate when you’re ready. To open a DAF, select a sponsoring organization such as Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Hawai`i Community Foundation.
ANNUAL PLEDGE
Pledge to give a sum of money through smaller annual payments over a span of designated years. The donor can pay the pledge by check, credit card, or automatic withdrawal. The first pledge payment can be processed now and then every year at this time until your designated total is donated. Please print and mail the completed Pledge Form to PBA.
where does my gift go?
Faculty Development
Your support allows our faculty to stay up to date with trends in education through professional development. With funding for these opportunities, we can continue developing our passion and craft.
Academics
Technology, particularly in science and engineering, is ever-changing and continues to advance rapidly. Investing in resources allows us to prepare our students for future opportunities.
Culture
Courses such as sado and taiko are able to thrive thanks to your generous support. We're proud to offer these unique learning experiences to students.
Financial Aid
33% of students receive financial aid with an average award amount of $5,300. Each year, we devote significant funds to need-based tuition assistance and scholarships to help families afford the cost of a PBA education.
