Native Conservancy is located in Cordova, AK. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Native Conservancy employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Native Conservancy 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, Native Conservancy generated $2.7m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR VISION IS TO CREATE RESILIENT FUTURES FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES BY PRESERVING, REPATRIATING AND RESTORING ANCESTRAL HOMELANDS, TRADITIONAL FOOD SOURCES AND SUBSISTENCE PRACTICES TO REVITALIZE NATIVE CULTURE, HABITAT, HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OCEANBACK HABITAT RESTORATION: THE KELP ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM IS A MITIGATION-BASED PROJECT THAT HELPS RESTORE THE OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS IN THE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL ZONE. THIS PROGRAM INTEGRATES LOCAL AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE WITH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO REVITALIZE INJURED HABITAT THAT IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF RESTORATION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED A SUSTAINABLE SEED-LINE PRODUCTION HATCHERY, SEED DELIVERY SYSTEM, AND SEED TEST LINE THAT WILL SUPPLY LOCAL KELP FARMERS, FACILITATE OCEAN RESEARCH DATA, AND CREATE A REGENERATIVE ECONOMY FOR THE REGION.
OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONFERENCES AND COMMUNICATIONS: THIS ACCOUNTS FOR DONOR AND GRANT OUTREACH AND MARKETING TO HELP SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
RECLAIMING LAND & WATER: IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC THAT THREATENED FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN THE REGION, LOCAL ELDERS WERE SURVEYED AND RESULTED IN THE NEED AND DESIRE FOR TRADITIONAL FOODS THAT WERE FAR-REACHING. THE ELDER'S ABILITY TO ACCESS WILD FOODS WAS LIMITED EVEN PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC. THE GOAL IS TO NURTURE AND GROW THIS PROGRAM FOR LONGEVITY. LOCAL HARVESTED FOOD IS DONATED TO APPROXIMATELY 100 LOCAL NATIVE ELDERS.
NATIVE LAND CONSERVATION: EYAK CULTURAL MAPPING STARTED FROM A COMMUNITY VISION TO BRING THE TRADITIONAL EYAK NAMES, ASSOCIATED STORIES, HISTORIC KNOWLEDGE AND LANGUAGE CONNECTIONS BACK TO LIFE THROUGH COUNTER-MAPPING. COUNTER-MAPPING CHALLENGES WIDELY ACCEPTED COLONIAL PERSPECTIVES OF LAND AND WATERS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RECOGNITION AND CULTIVATES DEEPER UNDERSTANDINGS OF THE EYAK HOMELANDS, THE VALUE OF NAMES, STORIES AND SACRED SITES. THE BERING RIVER COAL ACQUISITION IS A 23-YEAR CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN TO STOP ROADS AND PROTECT THREE-MILLION ACRES OF WILD SALMON HABITAT ON THE COPPER RIVER DELTA. THE BERING RIVER COALFIELDS ARE 73,000 ACRES OF PRISTINE WILDERNESS ALONG THE EASTERN PERIMETER OF THE COPPER RIVER DELTA'S ALLUVIAL FAN THAT IS A CORRIDOR FOR CONTINUOUS WILDLIFE. THE WATERSHED IS FULLY INTACT AND SUPPORTS THE RETURNS OF THOUSANDS OF SPAWNING COHO AND SOCKEYE SALMON EACH YEAR. THE GOAL IS TO PROTECT AND SECURE THE COAL TITLE FOR THE REMAINING 11,000 ACRES OF THE BERING RIVER COALFIELDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Glen Dune Lankard President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $141,101 |
Jade Begay Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lloyd Davis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Winona Laduke Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,738,744 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,738,744 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $43 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,447 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,740,234 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,522 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,289 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,307 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $962,808 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $103,023 |
Payroll taxes | $47,648 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,061 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,658 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $462,856 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,465 |
Office expenses | $184,189 |
Information technology | $36,128 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,516 |
Travel | $87,001 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,851 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,462 |
Insurance | $59,434 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,245,781 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $686,563 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $194,504 |
Accounts receivable, net | $142,905 |
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 | $522,803 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $53,588 |
Total assets | $1,600,363 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $154,774 |
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 | $53,588 |
Total liabilities | $208,362 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,312,207 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $79,794 |
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 | $1,600,363 |