The Easter Island Foundation

“Expenses 657 89 directors & officers 1,310 scholarship program 56,000 toki rapa nui music schoo 6,000 telephone 970 subscriptions & membershp 466 business meals 171 honga'a re'o rapa nui lan 41,417 journal of polynesian arc 1,544 bank and credit card fees 550 maui fire relief 58 total 109,232”

“Unrealized gains on investments 25,619”

“To work for the conservation and protection of easter island, its history, culture and environment through educational programs. To facilitate rapa nui youth in gaining professional careers and expertise through our scholarship program, so that the rapa nui can continue to build a strong, independent community that respects their unique heritage. To inform the general public of the importance of easter islands compelling heritage and priceless monumental treasures. To encourage research and dialogue about easter island and polynesia among scientists and other interested parties through the publication of rapa nui journal (in partnership with university of hawaii press) and through international conferences.”

“Promote the preservation of rapa nui heritage and culture through education. The foundation was created in 1989 to give back to a community that has inspired the world with its rich history, vibrant culture and monumental treasurers. We provide scholarships to students of rapa nui ancestry, provide funding for programs on the island including toki rapa nui school of music and the arts, terevaka archaeological outreach program and the william mulloy library. We continue to publish the rapa nui journal in partnership with the university of hawai'i press.”