THE EASTER ISLAND FOUNDATION

EIN: 953220730 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SANTA MARIA, CA

Total Revenue
$175,906
Total Expenses
$65,135
Total Assets
$531,296
Net Assets
$531,296
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
RACHEL LEE
Phone
8055288558
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE EASTER ISLAND FOUNDATION, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $176K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $111K, a strong 63% operating margin.

Mission

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.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $170,578
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,328
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $175,906

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $524
Program Expenses $64,611
Other Expenses $64,611
TOTAL EXPENSES $65,135

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $175,906 $190,528 -0.1%
Expenses $65,135 $111,582 -0.4%
Net Income $110,771 $78,946 +0.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR JULIE FRANCIS SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL LEE PRESIDENT/TR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHI MERRITT CHAIR, SCHOL N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRISTIAN MORENO PAKARATI BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON RODRIGUES BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE ROE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER TOBIN BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK WEIKLE VICE PRESIDE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $175,906 $65,135 $531,296 $110,771
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