Dream Of Wild Health

Organization Overview

Dream Of Wild Health is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Dream Of Wild Health employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dream Of Wild Health 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, Dream Of Wild Health generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF DREAM OF WILD HEALTH IS TO RESTORE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN THE NATIVE COMMUNITY BY RECOVERING KNOWLEDGE OF AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY INDIGENOUS FOODS, MEDICINES, AND LIFEWAYS. WE DO THIS BY: CREATING CULTURALLY-BASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP; INCREASING ACCESS TO INDIGENOUS FOODS THROUGH FARM PRODUCTION, SALES AND DISTRIBUTION; AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND OUTREACH AROUND RECLAIMING CULTURAL TRADITIONS, HEALTHY INDIGENOUS FOOD, COOKING SKILLS, AND POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE. DREAM OF WILD HEALTH IS ALSO ONE OF THE LEADERS OF A GROUNDSWELL MOVEMENT TO RECLAIM INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY THROUGH FOOD. OUR PROGRAMS IMPACT OVER 12,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR FROM OUR YOUNGEST COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO OUR OLDEST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FARM & FOOD ACCESS - THE FOOD GROWN AT OUR FARM IS DISTRIBUTED PRIMARILY IN THE NATIVE COMMUNITY THROUGH: AN INDIGENOUS FOOD SHARE (COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE MODEL); AT FARMERS MARKETS IN MINNEAPOLIS; WHOLESALE TO NATIVE CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS; TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES AT OUR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS; AND THROUGH DONATIONS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS. IN RECENT YEARS, WE HAVE INCREASED PRODUCTION AND DONATIONS, ADDED A DELIVERY OPTION, AND PARTNERED TO DELIVER FRESH PRODUCE TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2022 THE DREAM OF WILD HEALTH FARM TEAM GREW OVER 27,000 POUNDS OF FOOD, INCLUDING OVER 7,500 POUNDS OF FOOD THAT WAS DONATED TO THE COMMUNITY. IN MARCH 2020, WE PURCHASED AN ADDITIONAL 20 ACRES OF LAND ON THE SAME STREET AS OUR EXISTING FARM, TOTALING 30-ACRES OF FARMLAND. TO DATE, WE HAVE FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE SOIL AND DESIGNING THE SPACE. OUR VISION FOR THE NEAR FUTURE IS THAT THIS SPACE WILL ALLOW US TO EXPAND OUR GROWING CAPACITY, CREATE VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS AND PROVIDE MORE SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO LEARN AND GROW.


NATIVE YOUTH EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CULTURALLY-BASED LESSONS FOR YOUTH, AGES 8-18. THE FARM OFFERS A SAFE AND CREATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY LEARN ABOUT REGENERATIVE GARDENING, HEALTHY FOODS PREPARATION AND NUTRITION, AND NATIVE CULTURAL TRADITIONS WHILE GAINING EMPLOYMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CORA'S KIDS, AGES 8-12, ARE GIVEN AN INTRODUCTION TO WORK ETHIC AND SOFT SKILLS. GARDEN WARRIORS, AGES 13-18, LEARN ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WORK ETHIC BY WORKING FARM TO MARKET AND REPRESENT DWH AT A FARMER'S MARKET IN A NEIGHBORHOOD CONVENIENT FOR THE NATIVE COMMUNITY, EARNING A STIPEND THAT IS SUPPORTED WITH SOFT SKILLS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING. YOUTH LEADERS, AGES 13-18, PARTICIPATE IN YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WHERE THEY GAIN EXPERIENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE THROUGH FOOD DEMOS WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED FOCUS. YOUTH INTERNS, AGES 15-21, ARE EMPLOYED AT THE FARM DURING THE SUMMER AND HAVE INCREASED RESPONSIBILITIES OF MENTORING YOUNGER YOUTH. FURTHER LEADERSHIP GROWTH IS OFFERED THROUGH INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND CAREER SKILLS


NETWORK LEADERSHIP - WORKING WITH PARTNERS IS VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF OUR PROGRAMS AS WE RELY ON THE SKILLS AND EXPERTISE OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO COMPLEMENT THE WORK WE DO IN OUR COMMUNITY. OUR NETWORK BUILDING AND COALITION LEADERSHIP WORK HELPS US INFLUENCE LONG-TERM SYSTEMS CHANGE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE NATIVE COMMUNITY. DREAM OF WILD HEALTH IS THE LEAD ORGANIZER OF THE INDIGENOUS FOOD NETWORK (IFN), WHOSE MISSION IS TO REBUILD SOVEREIGN FOOD SYSTEMS WITHIN THE INTERTRIBAL URBAN NATIVE COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATION. THE LONG-TERM GOALS OF THE NETWORK INCLUDE INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHIER AND MORE CULTURALLY-RELEVANT FOODS FOR THE NATIVE COMMUNITY IN MINNEAPOLIS, IMPROVING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AMONG NATIVE FOOD PRODUCERS, CHEFS AND RESTAURANTS, CULTIVATING COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS, AND CHANGING THE SYSTEMS AND POLICIES THAT LEAD TO CONTINUING INEQUITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Neely Snyder
Executive Director
$97,159
Sean Sherman
Director
$0
Renee Beaulieu Banks
Director
$0
Joy Persall
Chair
$0
Nation Wright
Treasurer
$0
Carly Bad Heart Bull
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$100,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $229,487
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,705,522
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,035,009
Total Program Service Revenue$106,984
Investment income $1,891
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 $1,408
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,148,288

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