Polynesian Voyaging Society
Polynesian Voyaging Society
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1973, the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s mission is to perpetuate the art and science of traditional Polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves, each other, and their natural and cultural environments. Through voyaging, PVS hopes to inspire humanity to care for the earth by highlighting the vital importance of oceans, indigenous knowledge, communities, education and sustainability.
About
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 nurturing 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.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Founded on a legacy of pacific ocean exploration, the polynesian voyaging society seeks to perpetuate the art and science of traditional polynesian voyaging and the spirit of exploration through experiential educational programs that inspire students and their communities to respect and care for themselves, each other, and their natural and cultural environments.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “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.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as HI.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 10 SAND ISLAND PARKWAY, HONOLULU, HI, 96819.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 13 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $525,372.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1973.
- The organization pays $713,384 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $172,260 in fundraising expenses.
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