Cultural Survival Inc
- Assets
- $14.8m
- Revenue
- $15.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- 06/1972
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 23-7182593
Organization Overview
Cultural Survival Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Cultural Survival Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cultural Survival 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 08/2023, Cultural Survival Inc generated $15.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.5% 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.
Since 2019, Cultural Survival Inc has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $1,859,200. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCATE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S RIGHTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CULTURAL SURVIVAL ENVISIONS A FUTURE THAT RESPECTS AND HONORS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES INHERENT RIGHTS AND DYNAMIC CULTURES, DEEPLY AND RICHLY INTERWOVEN IN LANDS, LANGUAGES, SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS, AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, ROOTED IN SELF-DETERMINATION AND SELF-GOVERNANCE. CULTURAL SURVIVAL SUPPORTS A MOVEMENT OF EMPOWERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ORGANIZING THEIR COMMUNITIES TO ENGAGE THE INTERNATIONAL PROCESSES, NATIONAL POLICIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES TO RESPECT, PROTECT, AND FULFILL THEIR RIGHTS. OUR ORGANIZATION IS INDIGENOUS-LED AND HAS A DIVERSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BRINGING EXPERIENCES FROM THE INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS WORLDS TO INFORM OUR PERSPECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK.CULTURAL SURVIVAL'S WORK IS PREDICATED ON THE UN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND FOCUSES ON GRANTMAKING, CAPACITY BUILDING, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNICATIONS TOWARDS THE GOAL OF ADVANCING HOLISTIC, RIGHTS-BASED SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AT THE NEXUS OF FIVE THEMES: CLIMATE CHANGE SOLUTIONS, LANDS AND LIVELIHOODS, CULTURES AND LANGUAGES, INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY MEDIA, AND THE LEADERSHIP OF INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND YOUTH.
CULTURAL SURVIVAL EDUCATES THE WIDER PUBLIC ABOUT INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' RIGHTS AND CONCERNS THROUGH OUR AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE, THE CULTURAL SURVIVAL QUARTERLY (CSQ), OUR MONTHLY ON-LINE E-NEWSLETTER, OUR WEBSITE WHICH INCLUDES MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF ARTICLES FROM THE CSQ ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND THEIR RIGHTS, WEB ALERTS, PRESS RELEASES, BAZAARS, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Galina Angarova Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $153,370 |
Jonathan Mark Camp Deputy Executive Director | Officer | 24 | $69,889 |
Kaimana Barcarse Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John King II Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Steven Heim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nicole Friederichs Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $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 | $15,498,883 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,498,883 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,833 |
| Investment income | $66,035 |
| 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 | $15,603,751 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,789,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $30,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,247,131 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $276,674 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,537 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $733,498 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,848 |
| Other employee benefits | $105,802 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,576 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,916 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $378,063 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,183 |
| Office expenses | $65,403 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,138 |
| Travel | $541,540 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $14,375 |
| All other expenses | $31,403 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,118,018 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,835,443 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,815,056 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,100,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $94,409 |
| Total assets | $14,844,908 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $154,253 |
| 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 | $90,578 |
| Total liabilities | $244,831 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,403,692 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,196,385 |
| 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 | $14,844,908 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Cultural Survival Inc has awarded $1,774,200 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FIRST PEOPLE WORLDWIDE PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS | $712,000 |
PEOPLE OF RED MOUNTAIN PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS | $20,000 |
EARTHWORKS PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS | $500,000 |
NATIVE VILLAGE OF AMBER TRADITIONAL COUNCIL PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS | $20,000 |
BATANI FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS | $464,200 |
EKVN-YEFOLECV PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS | $20,000 |