Firekeepers International is located in Mohawk, TN. According to its NTEE Classification (Q31) the organization is classified as: International Agricultural Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firekeepers International 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, Firekeepers International generated $112.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $113.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE IS PERSERVING AND TEACHING INDIGENIOUS AND MODERN LIFE SKILLS HOLISTIC HEALING AND BRIDGE BUILDING BETWEEN NATIVE PEOPL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR BACK TO OUR ROOTS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON WORKING AND FARMING THE NEW LAND IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED BUT ALSO TO HELP OTHER PEOPLE TO LEARN FARMING. WE ALSO CONDUCTED HERITAGE SKILLS CLASSES, NATURAL CHILD BIRTHING CLASSES; ATTENDED A RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION'S WINTER PROGRAM TO LEARN HOW TO PROPERLY USE THE LAND, RESOURCES, GRANTS, ETC IN ORDER TO BEST STEWARD FIREKEEPER'S ACREAGE. THE STAFF ALSO BECAME CERTIFIED IN CPS/WILDERNESS TRAINING/FIRST AID. WE BEGAN A PODCAST THIS IS MULTI-PURPOSE, AUDIO/VIDEO THAT WILL PROVIDE BASIC INSTRUCTION ON HERITAGE SKILLS. WE CONDUCTED AN ANTI-KIDNAPPING-HOSTAGE SURVIVAL TRAINING IN CONNECTION WITH A LOCAL MMIW PROGRAM.
OUR MANDATE 25 PROGRAM EXISTS TO FEED THE HUNGRY THROUGH CROPS GROWN ON FIREKEEPER'S ACREAGE, ANIMALS RAISED ON THE ACREAGE AND BUILDING BRIDGES WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS IN AREAS OUTSIDE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR ELDERS BEGAN A MONTHLY COMMUNITY OUTREACH WITH A LOCAL RESERVATION IN NEW MEXICO AND HELD A FOOD DRIVE THAT SERVED OVER 80 PEOPLE. WE BEGAN WORK ON RAISED BED GARDENS AND A CHICKEN COOP TO PROVIDE FRESH VEGETABLES AND EGGS TO WIDOWS IN THE AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laralyn Riverwind Vicepresident | Officer | 45 | $22,500 |
Joseph Riverwind President | Officer | 45 | $13,333 |
Amy Blankinship Treasurer | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $977 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,131 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,110 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $112,108 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9 |
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 | $112,117 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,833 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,958 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,119 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $410 |
Office expenses | $2,454 |
Information technology | $3,376 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,802 |
Travel | $25,560 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,760 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $17,451 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $65 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $113,834 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,185 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $1,000 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | -$6,944 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $47,110 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $47,351 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $2,456 |
Other liabilities | $705 |
Total liabilities | $3,161 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | -$1,672 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $45,862 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $47,351 |
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