NonprofitsWestern Flyer Foundation

Education

Western Flyer Foundation

MOSS LANDING, CA

Total revenue

$2.1M

Total expenses

$1.4M

Net assets

$7.1M

Grants received

$674K

19 grants

EIN

474184235

Tax year

2023

Mission

Our mission is to stir curiosity through marine research, education, and a blend of science and art inspired by john steinbeck, ed ricketts, and their journey on the western flyer.

Programs

2 programs

Restoration and preparation of the western flyerthe western flyer foundation achieved significant milestones in restoring the vessel, including outfitting it with a hybrid-drive engine, upgrading its mechanical systems, and converting the fish hold into the chuck baxter laboratory. After 15 years, the flyer returned to monterey bay in november 2023, celebrated by over 2,000 attendees at a historic homecoming event.

Expenses: $777K

Community outreach and engagementin addition to a successful homecoming event in monterey, the foundation co-hosted cannery row days, participated in local festivals, and delivered 30 presentations, engaging 1,250 individuals and offering tours of the western flyer to 1,600 attendees. The foundation also created a short film narrated by emmy award-winning actor and comedian nick offerman. Media coverage, including features in major outlets like cbs and the los angeles times, reached millions, amplifying the vessel's story and mission.

Expenses: $121K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.1M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$10K
Total revenue$2.1M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$421K
Fundraising$101K
Other expenses$1.0M
Total expenses$1.4M
Total assets$7.4M
Net assets$7.1M

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SHERRY FLUMERFELT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$105K

40 hrs/wk

TOM KEFFER

BOARD PRESIDENT

Board

10 hrs/wk

WILLIAM GILLY

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

SUSAN SHILLINGLAW

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

LINDA POWELL - MCMILLAN

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ENRIQUE HAMBLETON

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

JACK BARTH

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BOB LESKO

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

JOHN GREGG

FOUNDER

Board

10 hrs/wk

ANDY GREGG - SEPT 2023

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 19 of 19

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
K12 Education
2024
$7K
Genral Support
2024
$5K
TAX AND AUDIT PREP
2024
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$100K
K12 Education
2023
$30K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$12K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$1K
Charitable
2023
$100K
Science Technology Math
2022
$20K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$50K
Science Technology Math
2020

Funded by

$674K from 11 funders · 19 grants · 2020–2024

The Oregon Community Foundation

$350K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$217K · 1 grant · 2023

Monterey Peninsula Foundation

$50K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$22K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

The Keith Campbell Foundation

$8K · 2 grants · 2024

Pebble Beach Company Foundation

$7K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN474184235
NTEE codeB90
Subsection03
Ruling date2017-06
Formed2016
Employees4
Volunteers85
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