Micronesia Conservation Trust
We make grants and strengthen organizational and leadership capacity to help Micronesian communities and decision-makers conserve the health of the oceans and islands that are our home.
Micronesia Conservation Trust at a glance
In short: Micronesia Conservation Trust gave $724K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $121K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $724,171
- +427.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,695
- +75.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $89,854
- Total assets
- $37,469,493
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Micronesia Conservation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rutgers ($338K). Together the top 5 received $694K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Micronesia Conservation Trust gives
- Giving grew 430% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2021) to $1.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $724K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers New Brunswick, NJ | Baseline survey | $337,770 |
| University of Guam | Coral reef monitoring | $141,693 |
| Island Eco Service LLC | Forest inventory analysis | $112,508 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Program support | $67,200 |
| Coral Reef Research Foundation Inc San Diego, CA | Science and capacity building | $35,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,469,493 | $6,591,055 | $4,693,392 | $724,171 | 6 | $2,263,322 |
| 2023 | $35,112,416 | $7,313,101 | $3,841,520 | $137,337 | 2 | $4,240,725 |
| 2022 | $31,115,553 | $3,938,055 | $3,137,142 | $140,260 | 3 | $-4,268,704 |
| 2021 | $29,631,507 | $4,575,840 | $3,049,690 | $136,541 | 4 | $2,417,848 |
| 2020 | $27,358,812 | $4,031,090 | $2,121,289 | $1,068,706 | Total only | $1,834,868 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Micronesia Conservation Trust
Based on IRS filings
Micronesia Conservation Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Pohnpei, FM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $37.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $724K. Net investment income was $2.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Micronesia Conservation Trust is led by Austin Shelton, Chairperson since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Austin Shelton
Chairperson
Regional Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trina Leberer
Honorary Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Maria Won Pat-Borja
Regional Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shusaku Minoda
International Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen Joseph
Regional Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Siual Blesam
Regional Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yota Oue
Regional Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elbuchel Sadang
Treasurer
Chairman → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Castro
Vice Chairman
Regional Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Seeto
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Anna Mendiola (2020–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Bernd Cordes (2020–2023) — International Trustee
- Former: Doreen deBrum (2020–2023) — International Trustee
- Former: Lisa R Andon (2020–2023) — Deputy Executive Director
- Former: Meileen Albert (2020–2023) — Finance Officer
- Former: William N Kostka (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Kathryn Relang (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Yimnang Golbuu (2022–2023) — Regional Trustee
- Former: Ana Maria Won Pat Borja (2020–2021) — Regional Trustee
- Former: Diego Benavente (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Francis Carlos Domnick (2020–2021) — Regional Trustee
- Former: Megumi Araki (2020–2021) — International Trustee
- Former: Rhea Moss Christian (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Micronesia Conservation Trust
How much does Micronesia Conservation Trust give each year?
Micronesia Conservation Trust gave $724K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $137K across 2 grants.
What is Micronesia Conservation Trust's typical grant size?
Micronesia Conservation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $89,854, and its average grant was $120,695, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Micronesia Conservation Trust give grants?
Micronesia Conservation Trust's top state is New Jersey, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Virginia (9%).
Does Micronesia Conservation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Micronesia Conservation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Micronesia Conservation Trust's largest grantees?
Micronesia Conservation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Rutgers ($337,770), University of Guam ($141,693) and Island Eco Service LLC ($112,508), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($30,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Micronesia Conservation Trust?
Micronesia Conservation Trust reported $37.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What is Micronesia Conservation Trust?
Micronesia Conservation Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Pohnpei, FM. It holds $37.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Micronesia Conservation Trust's EIN?
Micronesia Conservation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-6062277. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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