Center Pole

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 12/2021, Center Pole employed 4 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 12/2021, Center Pole generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 63.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 65.1% per year over the past 7 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

2021

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 RURAL RESERVATION "FOOD DESERT." THE HUB INCLUDES A FOOD BANK, A HEALTHY FOODS CAFE, A FOOD RECOVERY PROJECT RESCUING ABOUT 2 MILLION LBS. OF EXPIRED FOOD A YEAR FROM NEIGHBORING URBAN AREAS AND REDISTRIBUTING IT TO THE IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITY; A PROGRAM THAT SERVES MEALS MADE FROM THE FOOD RECOVERY TO THE HUNGRY IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A DELIVERY TO ELDERS;AND AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND TEACHES NUTRITION, NATURAL FARMING, HUNTING, GATHERING WILD PLANTS AND MEDICINE AND THE PREPARATION OF TRADITIONAL FOODS. AN INDIGENOUS DISCOVERY CENTER IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT TO BE A LEARNING AND TRAINING CENTER FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY.


SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/WORKFORCE TRAINING:RESERVATION YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES ARE TRAINED IN WORKFORCE, BUSINESS SKILLS AND LIFE SKILLS AT OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THAT INCLUDE A COFFEE ROASTING BUSINESS, A COMMUNITY RADIO STATION, A RESALE SHOP, A CAFE AND GIFT SHOP ANDCULTURAL TOURISM PROJECTS. INTERNS LEARN ABOUT CREATING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES, MONEY MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND SETTING PERSONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS.


YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP:YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE CROW LANGUAGE, HISTORY AND HERITAGE; WILDERNESS SKILLS; NATIVE SKILLS; NATIVE GAMES; LITERACY AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT; COMMUNITY RADIO; LIFE SKILLS, SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND OTHER LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. SUCCESSFUL YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS BEYOND THE RESERVATION AND ARE ASSISTED WITH COLLEGE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. YOUTH ARE MENTORED IN THE CROW CULTURAL WAY,TAUGHT SKILLS TO COPE WITH HISTORICAL TRAUMA, ARE PROVIDED TOOLS TO MAKE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITIES AND LEARN TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT. 3600 RESERVATION YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN CENTER POLE ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peggy Wellknown Buffalo
Executive Dir.
$45,750
Patti Cass
Chairman
$0
Jacquelin Stewart
Board Member
$0
Reggie Quancello
Board Member
$0
Birdie Real Bird
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $50,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,220,241
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,677,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,270,241
Total Program Service Revenue$1,936
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 $3,272,177

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Center Pole has recieved totaling $1,042,508.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Montana Food Bank Network Inc

Missoula, MT

PURPOSE: RESPOND TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD NEEDS OF THE HUNGRY AND WORKING TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF HUNGER

$757,653
Social And Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc

Calabasas, CA

PURPOSE: COLLABORATION GRANT

$50,000
Na Ah Illahee Fund

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: Native Community Crisis Response

$50,000
Novo Foundation

Kingston, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Vadon Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

$40,000
Montana Healthcare Foundation

Bozeman, MT

PURPOSE: INCREASING CAPACITY AND FOOD QUALITY TO CREATE A HEALTHY CULTURALLY BASED RESERVATION FOOD SYSTEM

$30,000
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