Polynesian Voyaging Society
HONOLULU, HI · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Polynesian Voyaging Society has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE POLYNESIAN VOYAGING SOCIETY HAS LAUNCHED (THROUGH THE RENOVATION OF OUR VOYAGING CANOE, HOKULE'A) SAIL PLANS FOR HAWAI'I-WIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS/VOYAGES AND A SAIL PLAN FOR A WORLDWIDE VOYAGE. THE PURPOSE OF THE WORLDWIDE VOYAGE IS TO BECOME A CATALYST FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN HAWAI'I BY CONSTANTLY LEARNING FROM AND NUTURING RELATIONSHIPS WORLDWIDE THAT SHARE THE VALUES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CARING FOR ISLAND EARTH, HER OCEANS AND CHILDREN, WHILE HONORING OUR HERITAGE AND PERPETUATING OUR CULTURE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Polynesian Voyaging Society
$2.9M in foundation grants on record from 31 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Geographic Society | $500K | 1 |
| Conservation International Foundation | $419K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $310K | 1 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $282K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $226K | 4 |
| Harold Kl Castle Foundation | $226K | 3 |
| Schmidt Family Foundation | $225K | 2 |
| Trailsend Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Kosasa Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $75K | 1 |
Leadership
NAINOA THOMPSON — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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