Tetiaroa Society
Tetiaroa Society is a charitable, nonprofit organization dedicated to education, conservation, and research activities related to tropical island socio-ecosystems, particularly that of tetiaroa atoll, french polynesia. The goals of the organization are: -to promote sustainability through an interdisciplinary study of science and technology, the humanities, and the arts and creative sciences; -to encourage the preservation of polynesian ecosystems, biodiversity, and culture; -to develop and test new technologies and approaches - particularly in relation to renewable energy, food, water security, and the control and impact of invasive species - that are appropriate for tropical islands in an era of rapid global change; and -to help island communities acieve sustainable development. Tetiaroa Society is committed to the preservation and restoration of tetiaroa island through a unique conservation plan that supports scientific innovation to create sustainable interdependence.
Tetiaroa Society at a glance
In short: Tetiaroa Society gave $140K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $140K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140,000
- Total assets
- $5,008,391
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tetiaroa Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($140K).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 17 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Tetiaroa Society gives
- Giving fell 63% 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 $105K (2023) to $533K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Seeley Fund for Ocean Research on Tetiaroa | $140,000 |
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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 | $5,008,391 | $722,823 | $649,682 | $140,000 | 1 | $173,868 |
| 2023 | $4,360,833 | $678,633 | $1,245,369 | $105,000 | 1 | $256,414 |
| 2022 | $4,475,277 | $2,565,534 | $3,147,278 | $533,000 | 4 | $1,141,518 |
| 2021 | $7,625,328 | $2,684,139 | $2,384,261 | $380,000 | 8 | $1,886,075 |
| 2020 | $8,263,497 | $8,162,025 | $649,627 | $120,000 | 3 | $4,510,683 |
About Tetiaroa Society
Based on IRS filings
Tetiaroa Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $140K. Net investment income was $174K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tetiaroa Society is led by Richard Bailey, President & Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Bailey
President & Chairman
Director → President & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D. Stanley Rowland
Director
President & Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$91K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Benjamin Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Swanes
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cecile Gaspar
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel M. Kammen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Seeley
Director
Vice President, CFO & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Rimkus
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hinano Murphy
Cultural Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Dressler
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Medavoy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Davies
Science Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Schyle
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Brando
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle Honorez
Vice President & CFO
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Avra Douglas (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $77K, to D Stanley Rowland (President/Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about Tetiaroa Society
How much does Tetiaroa Society give each year?
Tetiaroa Society gave $140K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $105K across 1 grant.
How large is Tetiaroa Society?
Tetiaroa Society reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $723K.
What is Tetiaroa Society?
Tetiaroa Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bellevue, WA. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tetiaroa Society operate?
Tetiaroa Society has awarded grants in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Virginia, Washington.
What is Tetiaroa Society's EIN?
Tetiaroa Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1080688. 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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