White Earth Investment Initiative

Organization Overview

White Earth Investment Initiative is located in Ogema, MN. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, White Earth Investment Initiative employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. White Earth Investment Initiative 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, White Earth Investment Initiative generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $769.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.7% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON THE WHITE EARTH INDIAN RESERVATION, WITH THE AIM OF ALLEVIATING POVERTY AND ENHANCING THE STANDARD OF LIVING FOR RESIDENTS THERE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BUSINESS LOAN FUND THE WHITE EARTH INVESTMENT INITIATIVE ENGAGES IN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, TARGETING RESIDENTS OF THE WHITE EARTH RESERVATION AND OTHER NATIVE AMERICANS STATEWIDE. IN 2022, 18 COMMERCIAL LOANS TOTALING $5,179,548 WERE PROVIDED FOR NATIVE COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND FACILITIES. 317 JOBS WERE RETAINED WITH THESE FUNDS AND 40 NEW JOBS WERE CREATED.


OTHER RENTAL INCOME


DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WEII OFFERS HOMEBUYER EDUCATION, HOUSING COUNSELING AND TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF THE WHITE EARTH RESERVATION AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AND HOMEOWNERSHIP. IN 2022, 562 FEDERAL TAX RETURNS WERE FILED AND 459 MINNESOTA STATE RETURNS WERE FILED FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH THE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM. THIS WAS AN INCREASE OVER 2021. IN 2022, 20 HOUSEHOLD RECEIVED CLASSROOM-INSTRUCTED HOMEBUYER EDUACTION AND 8 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED HOUSING COUNSELING, HELPING TO PREPARE THEM FOR ASSET-BUILDING THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP. ALL SERVICE OUTCOMES SHOWED INCREASE OVER 2021.


CONSUMER LOAN FUND 234 CONSUMER LOANS TOTALING $937,113 WERE CLOSED IN 2022. THE VAST MAJORITY WERE NATIVE AMERICAN CLIENTS LIVING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE WHITE EARTH RESERVATION. COMMON USES OF FUNDS INCLUDED DEBT CONSOLIDATION OR PAYOFF OF HIGH RATE LOANS, CAR REPAIR OR PURCHASE, CHRISTMAS AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL LOANS. CONSUMERS MAY FACE BARRIERS TO MAINSTREAM CREDIT AND MAY HAVE TOO MUCH DEBT, HAVE DEBT THAT IS POORLY STRUCTURED OR MAY HAVE PROBLEMS MANAGING THEIR DEBT; FAVORABLE TERMS MAY INCLUDE LOWER-THAN STANDARD DOWN-PAYMENT, HIGHER LOAN-TO-VALUE RATIO, ETC. THEY ALSO ORIGINATED 1 MORTGAGE LOAN IN 2022 IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julia Nelmark
Chief Executive Officer
$0
Dean Johnson
Secretary
$3,200
Doug Fabre
Director
$3,000
Dan Stevens
Director
$2,400
Jessica Tolifson
Director
$3,000

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$55,000
Government grants $1,779,655
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,834,655
Total Program Service Revenue$321,962
Investment income $1,686
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,160,272

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