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.
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.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
10 listed
SHERRY FLUMERFELT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$105K
40 hrs/wk
TOM KEFFER
BOARD PRESIDENT
—
10 hrs/wk
WILLIAM GILLY
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
SUSAN SHILLINGLAW
SECRETARY
—
2 hrs/wk
LINDA POWELL - MCMILLAN
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
ENRIQUE HAMBLETON
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
JACK BARTH
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
BOB LESKO
TREASURER
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2 hrs/wk
JOHN GREGG
FOUNDER
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10 hrs/wk
ANDY GREGG - SEPT 2023
DIRECTOR
—
2 hrs/wk
Grants received
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$674K from 11 funders · 19 grants · 2020–2024
$350K · 4 grants · 2020–2024
$217K · 1 grant · 2023
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$15K · 1 grant · 2023
$8K · 2 grants · 2024
$7K · 1 grant · 2024
$3K · 1 grant · 2023