International Lunar Observatory Assoc
International Lunar Observatory Assoc is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Kamuela, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2025, it made $320K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $7K.
International Lunar Observatory Assoc at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,893,023
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $526,745
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $320,436
- -40.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $321,337
- -40.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Lunar Observatory Assoc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $10K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Food Basket Hilo, HI | Hawaii Food Basket | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,893,023 | $526,745 | $321,337 | — | — | $320,436 | $6,844 |
| 2024 | $6,665,688 | $691,113 | $540,594 | — | — | $539,713 | $6,001 |
| 2023 | $6,495,981 | $896,706 | $416,608 | — | — | $416,492 | $5 |
| 2022 | $5,998,593 | $667,764 | $295,998 | $5,000 | 1 | $295,694 | — |
| 2021 | $5,611,507 | $709,121 | $388,136 | $1,000 | 1 | $387,992 | — |
| 2020 | $5,274,380 | $727,365 | $496,556 | $10,000 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Lunar Observatory Assoc's 2025 filing lists 27 officers; 3 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill Carswell
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Huimin Qin Warbus
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $29K (2025)
Joseph Sulla
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Boonrucksar Soonthornthum
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chatief Kunjaya
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Sallaberger
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Veillet
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schrunk
Director
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diego Mardones
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ir Arry Buchor Darmansyah Mm
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean-Luc Josset
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jinliang Hou
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimo Pihana
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maohai Huang
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Misuzu Onuki
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naoko Yamazaki
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Richards
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawna Pandya
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Durst
Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trond Krovel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yuki Takahashi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ziyuan Ouyang
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margarita Sofanova
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suijian Xue
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jonathan Hung (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Antonietta Perino (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Phillip Merrell (2020) — Executive Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $29K, to Huimin QIN Warbus (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Lunar Observatory Assoc
How large is International Lunar Observatory Assoc?
International Lunar Observatory Assoc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $527K.
What is International Lunar Observatory Assoc?
International Lunar Observatory Assoc is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Kamuela, HI. It holds $6.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does International Lunar Observatory Assoc operate?
International Lunar Observatory Assoc has awarded grants in Hawaii.
What is International Lunar Observatory Assoc's EIN?
International Lunar Observatory Assoc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0659724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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