Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc
- Assets
- $61.8m
- Revenue
- $30.1m
- Investments
- $58.9m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Phillips, ME
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 01-0524375
Organization Overview
Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc is located in Phillips, ME. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc generated $30.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.3% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc has awarded 102 individual grants totaling $4,516,912. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED ITS MISSION TO RESEARCH, PRESERVE, AND PROMOTE THE CULTURE, HISTORY, ART, AND LITERATURE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. THE FOUNDATION'S WORK CONTRIBUTES TO A WORLD RENOWNED ARCHIVE OF ORAL LITERATURE AND TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE, FORWARDING ANTHROPOLOGICAL AND TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH. THE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS OF THE FOUNDATION INCREASES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMAN CONDITIONS, ENLARGES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPACT OF MODERN SOCIETY ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, AND INCREASES OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ALL HUMAN SOCIETIES AND THEIR ENVIRONMENTS. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES AND DISSEMINATES THE RESULTS OF ITS RESEARCH, AND CIRCULATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ONLINE THROUGH ITS OWN AND AFFILIATE WEBSITES, WHICH IS GENERALLY FREE OF CHARGE AND AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ENGAGES IN DIRECT RESEARCH AND EXPEDITIONS TO BROADEN OUR UNDERSTANDING OF INDIGENOUS CULTURES, COMMUNITIES, AND TRADITIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charity R Appell Exec. Director/vice President | 20 | $54,130 | |
Steven G Hoch Director | 10 | $0 | |
Laura P Appell-Warren Pres./sec./treas./director | 10 | $0 | |
Amity A Doolittle Director/vice President | 10 | $0 | |
Patricia Gordon Administrative | 36 | $101,017 | |
Cheryl Keith Administrative | 36 | $82,984 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fidelity Brokerage Services Llc | 12/30/22 | $203,877 |
University Of California La | 12/30/22 | $60,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,069,426 |
| Interest on Savings | $475,015 |
| Dividends & Interest | $442,789 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $3,986,152 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $3,986,152 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $120,861 |
| Total Revenue | $30,094,243 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $71,305 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $219,884 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $91,102 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $66,997 |
| Depreciation | $12,778 |
| Occupancy | $25,297 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $18,369 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $43,056 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $893,072 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,056,095 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $2,949,167 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,496 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,008,914 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $5,277,758 |
| Investments—other | $10,052,459 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $767,172 |
| Other assets | $97,137 |
| Total assets | $61,810,982 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $70,055 |
| Total liabilities | $70,055 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Firebird Foundation For Anthropological Research Inc has awarded $2,056,095 in support to 26 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHEWONKI FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
CHRISTIAN POSKE PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIPS IN THE COLLECTION OF ORAL LITERATURE & TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE | $7,263 |
CHRISTOPHER HOLZ PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIPS IN THE COLLECTION OF ORAL LITERATURE & TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE | $7,120 |
COLD SPRING SCHOOL INC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
DARIO NOVELLINO PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIPS IN THE COLLECTION OF ORAL LITERATURE & TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE | $36,000 |