Center Pole
- Assets
- $321.0k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Garryowen, MT
- Founding
- 06/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-8780215
Organization Overview
Center Pole is located in Garryowen, MT. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center Pole employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center Pole 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 12/2023, Center Pole generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.8%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CENTER POLE'S MISSION IS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE, JUSTICE, OPPORTUNITY, PROSPERITY, AND SOVEREIGNTY IN NATIVE COMMUNITIES AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND WAYS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD SOVEREIGNTY/HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEMS/SUSTAINABILITY:ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEALTHY FOODS HUB ALLOWING GREATER FOOD ACCESS IN THE RURALRESERVATION "FOOD DESERT." THE HUB INCLUDES A FOOD BANK, A HEALTHY FOODS CAFE, AND A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROJECT DELIVERING ABOUT 400,000 POUNDS OF FOOD A YEAR TO TWO IMPOVERISHED RESERVATIONS AND SURROUNDING ISOLATED COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS MAKING DELIVERIES TO THOSE WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION; A PROGRAM THAT SERVES THE SPECIALIZED NEEDS OF ELDERS WHILE INVOLVING THEM IN THE PROCESS THROUGH SHARING THEIR WISDOM AND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF TRADITIONAL FOODS AND LIFEWAYS, AND AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND TEACHES NUTRITION, NATURAL FARMING, HUNTING, GATHERING WILD PLANTS AND MEDICINES AND THE PREPARATION OF TRADITIONAL FOODS. A LAND-BASED INDIGENOUS LEARNING CENTER IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT TO BE A LEARNING AND TRAINING CENTER FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, TRADITIONAL LAND RECOVERY AND RESTORATION AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE BIODIVERSITY OF MOTHER EARTH.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/WORKFORCE TRAINING:RESERVATION YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES ARE TRAINED IN WORKFORCE, BUSINESSSKILLS AND LIFE SKILLS AT OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT INCLUDE A COFFEE ROASTINGBUSINESS, A COMMUNITY RADIO STATION, A RESALE SHOP, A CAFE AND GIFT SHOP ANDCULTURAL TOURISM PROJECTS. INTERNS LEARN ABOUT CREATING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ANDBUSINESSES, MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND SETTING PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREERGOALS.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP:YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE CROW LANGUAGE, HISTORY ANDHERITAGE; WILDERNESS SKILLS; NATIVE SKILLS; NATIVE GAMES; LITERACY AND ACADEMICENRICHMENT; COMMUNITY RADIO; LIFE SKILLS, SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND OTHER LEADERSHIPACTIVITIES. SUCCESSFUL YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BEYOND THERESERVATION AND ARE ASSISTED WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. YOUTH AREMENTORED IN THE CROW CULTURAL WAY, TAUGHT SKILLS TO COPE WITH HISTORICAL TRAUMA, AREPROVIDED TOOLS TO MAKE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITIES AND LEARN TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEGLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. 3600 RESERVATION YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN CENTER POLE ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peggy Wellknown Buffalo Executive Dir. | Officer | 65 | $58,500 |
Patti Cass Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Reggie Quancello Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Birdie Real Bird Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jacquelin Stewart Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,501,098 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $829,299 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,501,098 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,267 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,502,365 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,558 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,127 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $234 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $94,095 |
| Information technology | $9,498 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,560 |
| Travel | $47,944 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,247 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,398 |
| Insurance | $13,187 |
| All other expenses | $41,134 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,460,127 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,358 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,392 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $70,213 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $320,963 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,977 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $25,977 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $294,986 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $320,963 |