To work for the conservation and protection of Easter Island, its history, culture and environment through educational programs. To facilitate rapa nui youth in gaining professional careers and expertise through our scholarship program, so that the rapa nui can continue to build a strong, independent community that respects their unique heritage. To inform the general public of the importance of Easter islands compelling heritage and priceless monumental treasures. To encourage research and dialogue about Easter Island and polynesia among scientists and other interested parties through the publication of rapa nui journal (in partnership with university of hawaii press) and through international conferences.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78

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FY2021 · Form 990-PFIndependent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2025
latest Form 990-PF
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2025, 1 tax year back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
3 of 3
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $85K a year · 55% of revenue · last 3 filings
Looks good: a surplus in 3 of the last 3 filings.
990-PF Pt I · 3 filings
25 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 24.9 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
1
named funder · $58K
Fine: 1 funder names it on their filings; under 3.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$0
0% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 0% of assets; 50% or less.
990-PF Pt II
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernNo data yetTap a box for the reason.
Revenue
$166K
+40% vs prior year
Spent
$78K
Net assets
$199K
By yearFY2020–FY2025
Revenue
$166K
FY2021▲ +40%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2020$119K
FY2021$166K
FY2022$179K
FY2023$169K
FY2024$191K
FY2025$176K
Expenses
$78K
FY2021▲ +25%
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2020$62K
FY2021$78K
FY2022Not on file
FY2023Not on file
FY2024Not on file
FY2025$65K
Net assets
$199K
FY2021▲ +79%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2020$111K
FY2021$199K
FY2022$187K
FY2023$283K
FY2024$387K
FY2025$531K

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Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Jun 1978.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

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Grants & contributions paid 58% · $45K Operating & administrative 42% · $33K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Programs and updates

Protects Easter Island's heritage and environment through education, scholarships, and public awareness.

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Part XV · grants paid · 21 grants · $45K · 2021–2021
Toki Rapa Nui School of Music ArtFY2021$5,200
Jose Julio Haumaru Calderon FatiFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Makenon Nazario Jarod Tuki PateFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Tea Belen Anastasia Tuki PakaratiFY2021$2,000
Tauroa Matau Ernesto Aguilera HeyFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Francisca Katalina Hiti Teairangi RFY2021$2,000
Mahani Belen Antonia Salinas AtanFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Akivi Te Ariki Nahoe ChauraFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Individual RecipientFY2021$2,000
Guillermo Nicolas Atariki Alvarez RFY2021$2,000
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Grantmaking Profile

Patterns in foundation giving
Average grantPart XV$2K
Median grantPart XV$2K
Largest grantPart XV$5K

By the numbers

The FY2021 990-PF, line by line.

1The main four
Money in
$166K
Gifts and grants$164K
Other income$1K
Investment income$481
Money out
$78K
Grants paid$45K
Running costs$33K
Owns and owes
$199K
net assets
Cash and savings$162K
Total assets$199K
Liabilities$0
2In more detail
Revenue in detail
Gifts and grants$164K
Investment income$481
Other income$1K
Total revenue$166K
Assets in detailEnd of year
Cash and savings together$162K
Total assets$199K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$199K
Operations
Employees0
Fiscal year endsDecember

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2025 Latest $176K$65K$111K$531K 990 PDF
FY2024 $191K$387K 990 PDF
FY2023 $169K$283K 990 PDF
FY2022 $179K$187K 990 PDF
FY2021 Viewing $166K$78K$88K$199K 990 PDF
FY2020 $119K$62K$56K$111K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2021 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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