Pacific Traditions Society is located in Anahola, HI. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pacific Traditions Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Pacific Traditions Society generated $277.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $119.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER WORLD PEACE, CULTURAL RESEARCH, AND DOCUMENT TRADITIONAL INITIATIVES OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND EDUCATION IN ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE OF VOYAGING AND HEALTH PRACTICES OF MARITIME CULTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN MARCH, 2023 A PTS CREW OF 6 LAUNCHED THE PROA SAILING VESSEL, S.V. LATA AND UNTIL AUGUST SEA TRIALS WERE CONDUCTED IN WATERS OFF KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII, AND WORK ON THE VESSEL CONTINUED. IN SEPTEMBER THE FUNDING RAN OUT AND THE VESSEL WAS STORED AT HONOKOHAU HARBOR. FUNDRAISING WAS ATTEMPTED TO PURCHASE A SUITABLE VESSEL IN B.C. CANADA, BUT DID NOT RAISE ENOUGH FUNDS.IN DECEMBER A PILOT PROGRAMME GRANT WAS AWARDED TO PTS BY THE GERDA HENKEL STIFTUNG FOUNDATION PATRIMONIES PROGRAMME. PRIMARY COLLABORATORS ON THE GRANT WERE FROM SOLOMON ISLANDS AND PAPUA NEW GUINEA CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, EACH OF WHICH IS SUPPORTED TO BUILD CAPACITY OF THEIR TRADITIONAL VOYAGING SCHOOLS. RESEARCH OF TE LAPA ILLUMINATION AT SEA WAS CONDUCTED FUNDED BY ONGOING GRANTS FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION. VOYAGES WERE TAKEN WITH VIDEO RECORDING EQUIPMENT IN HAWAII AND IN FIJI, THE LATTER WITH COLLABORATION OF A TAUMAKAN EXPERT NAVIGATOR. RESEARCHERS ALSO WORKED ON COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY-BUILDING WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER OF HOLAU VAKA TAUMAKO ASSOCIATION OF SOLOMON ISLANDS. NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS, CONSULTATIONS, AND GRANT PROPOSALS WERE MADE IN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS INTRODUCING SOLOMON ISLANDS AND FIJIAN VOYAGING EDUCATION SOCIETY LEADERS AND PROPOSING FUTURE PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marianne George Director | Trustee | 30 | $12,994 |
Julia Morgan Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
H M Wyeth Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Robert Lambden President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Rich Winegar Chairman | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Darienne Dey Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $276,951 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $276,951 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $276,951 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $12,994 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,124 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,708 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,394 |
Advertising and promotion | $559 |
Office expenses | $112 |
Information technology | $4,817 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $25,275 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,312 |
Insurance | $10,116 |
All other expenses | $1,402 |
Total functional expenses | $119,508 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $119,860 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,586 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $315,425 |
Total assets | $445,871 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $13,543 |
Total liabilities | $13,543 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $432,328 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $445,871 |