Niibi Center is located in Waubun, MN. The organization was established in 2017. As of 12/2023, Niibi Center employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Niibi Center 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 12/2023, Niibi Center generated $313.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $404.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRADITIONAL WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AND HEALING HISTORICAL TRAUMA NIIBI CENTER CONTINUES TO CENTER AND GATHER TRADITIONAL WOMEN IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, SPECIFICALLY IN TAKING A COMMUNITY INFORMED APPROACH TO LEARNING ABOUT AND ADDRESSING OUR UNIQUE HISTORICAL TRAUMA THROUGH CEREMONY AND PASSING ON TRADITIONAL LANGUAGE AND KNOWLEDGE. HEALING HISTORIC TRAUMA AND TRAUMA'S ONGOING IMPACT IS KEY TO RETAINING AND BUILDING OUR ABILITY TO PASS DOWN CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND LIVE IN TRADITIONAL WAYS. WE DO THIS WORK THROUGH DOCUMENTING ELDER'S EXPERIENCES IN INTERVIEWS AND HEALING CIRCLES AND WORKSHOPS. THIS WORK IS FUNDED BY CATHOLIC RURAL LIFE, CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD), HEADWATERS FOUNDATION FOR JUSTICE, GOOD RELATIVES GRANT AND MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT.
CULTURAL REVITALIZATION THROUGH LANGUAGE IMMERSION THE OJIBWE LANGUAGE IS CENTRAL TO OUR CULTURE AND SURVIVAL. WITH SUPPORT FROM BLANDIN FOUNDATION, CATHOLIC RURAL LIFE, CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, THE EQUATION FOUNDATION, MINNESOTA INDIAN AFFAIRS COUNCIL (MIAC), AND THE NDN COLLECTIVE, NIIBI CENTER IS BUILDING A HOME BASED, FAMILY CENTERED IMMERSION PROGRAM THAT WILL SUPPORT TODAY'S ANISHINAABE FAMILY AND OUR COMMUNITY TO LEARN LANGUAGE AND TRADITIONS. CURRICULUM BUILDING AND TEACHER TRAINING WAS ONGOING THROUGHOUT 2023.
INSTITUTE FOR THE RIGHTS OF NATURE/ANISHINAABE LAW IRON IS FOCUSED ON FULL ENFORCEMENT OF WHITE EARTH'S 2019 RIGHTS OF MANOOMIN LEGISLATION, DESIGNED TO PROTECT NIIBI AND MANOOMIN UNDER TRIBAL LAW. AS A PART OF THIS WORK, NIIBI CENTER IS ENGAGING COMMUNITY AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENT AND PARTNERS TO LEVERAGE PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH DONE IN 2020/2021 TO RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT TRADITIONAL ANISHINAABE LAW APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING AND ENFORCING LAWS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES AS A FOUNDATION TO FULL ENFORCEMENT OF THE RIGHTS OF MANOOMIN AND AROUND WHITE EARTH. THE COUNTRY'S FIRST ANISHINAABE LAW CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN 2023 AND GATHERED SCHOLARS, ACTIVISTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THIS WORK IS FUNDED BY THE BUSH COMMUNITY INNOVATION FUND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joseph Lagarde Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $67,217 |
Kim Anderson Language Pro | Trustee | 40 | $48,281 |
Terry Janis Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $25,252 |
Emily Annette Acting Presi | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $4,200 |
Laurence Fairbank Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cody Eagle Feather Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $313,177 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $313,177 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $313,177 |
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. | $67,217 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,217 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $47,459 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,966 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,040 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $184,104 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,680 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,730 |
Travel | $36,539 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,008 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,059 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $404,347 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $340,060 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $340,060 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,232 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,232 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,428 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $244,400 |
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 | $340,060 |