Maine-Wabanaki Reach, operating under the name Wabanaki REACH, is located in Indian Island, ME. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wabanaki REACH employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wabanaki REACH 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 06/2021, Wabanaki REACH generated $625.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $278.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 35.8% per year over the past 3 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE SUPPORT THE SELF-DETERMINATION OF WABANAKI PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION, TRUTH-TELLING, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, AND RESTORATIVE PRACTICES IN WABANAKI AND MAINE COMMUNITIES. WE DESIGN OUR STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES TO BE RESPONSIVE TO WABANAKI COMMUNITIES AND BENEFICIAL TO WABANAKI PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WABANAKI WELLBEING -WE SUPPORT WABANAKI WELLBEING THROUGH EDUCATION, BY BUILDING AND CELEBRATING COMMUNITY, RECLAIMING WABANAKI WAYS, AND PROTECTING THE EARTH WE SHARE. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION AND ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF WABANAKI PEOPLE TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES; WE HOLD OUR ANNUAL WABANAKI WELLNESS FOR WABANAKI PEOPLE AND FRIENDS TO COME TOGETHER TO NURTURE OUR RELATIONS, MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS, SPARK NEW IDEAS, AND HIGHLIGHT THE BRILLIANT KNOWLEDGE OF WABANAKI; AND WE ENGAGE WABANAKI YOUTH IN CIRCLE PROCESSES AND HAVE CREATED WEB SPACE FOR WABANAKI YOUTH TO SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS, HOPES, DREAMS, ASPIRATIONS, AND EXPERIENCES OF TRUTH, HEALING, AND CHANGE.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS & RESOURCES - WE SEEK TO BUILD A BROADER AND STRONGER COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND THE LONG TERM IMPACT OF THE GENERATIONAL HARMS DONE TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLE SINCE FIRST CONTACT. WE OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITIES TO HOST EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, CREATE RESOURCE LISTS, PRODUCE A MONTHLY RADIO SHOW, PUBLISH A BIANNUAL NEWSLETTER AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC IN A MONTHLY BLOG VOICES OF DECOLONIZATION.
GRANDMOTHER'S LOVE: THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CREATED EXTRAORDINARY HARDSHIP FOR MANY WABANAKI. IN AN EFFORT TO HELP ALLEVIATE THIS HARDSHIP, WE ESTABLISHED A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOW-BARRIER, ONE-TIME FINANCIAL GIFTS TO WABANAKI FAMILIES TO HELP THEM TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.
WE SUPPORT NATIVE INMATES IN MAINE PRISONS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING A WRITTEN NEWSLETTER AND OFFERING HEALING CIRCLES. WE ALSO ARE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF IMPLEMENTING A TRUTH-TELLING PROJECT CALLED "BEYOND THE CLAIMS: STORIES FROM THE LAND AND THE HEART" FOCUSING ON THE MAINE INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT AND ACCOMPANYING STATE LEGISLATION, THE MAINE IMPLEMENTING ACT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maria Girouard Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $55,080 |
Penthea Burns - Term Exp 4-1-24 Co-Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Tyler-Ann Harris - Term Exp 9-21-23 Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Denise Altvater Term Exp 4-1-24 Co-Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Nolan Altvater - Term Exp 2-9-24 Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Alivia Moore - Term Exp 4-1-24 Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,700 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $574,217 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $594,917 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $29,781 |
Investment income | $663 |
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 | $625,361 |
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. | $38,900 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,693 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,339 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $126,628 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,061 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,707 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,031 |
Information technology | $9,129 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $174 |
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 | $3,514 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $278,854 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $655,668 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,650 |
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 | $4,507 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $24,140 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $691,965 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,686 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $83,096 |
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 | $105,782 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $495,442 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $90,741 |
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 | $691,965 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Maine-Wabanaki Reach has recieved totaling $600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Woodside Foundation Freeport, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $600 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Nhscot Concord, NH | $1,310,528 | $663,560 |
Wild Blueberry Association Of North America Old Town, ME | $1,325,723 | $643,054 |
Wabanaki Cultural Preservation Coalition Passadumkeag, ME | $968,124 | $353,597 |
Maine-Wabanaki Reach Indian Island, ME | $691,965 | $625,361 |
Building Community In New Hampshire Manchester, NH | $289,553 | $304,848 |
Capital Area New Mainers Project Augusta, ME | $416,001 | $353,013 |
William Marconi Italian Club Keene, NH | $149,541 | $232,171 |
Black Heritage Trail Of New Hampshire Inc Portsmouth, NH | $952,509 | $554,039 |
Association Of Bosniaks Of New Hampshire Hooksett, NH | $1,089,382 | $217,602 |
Maine Irish Heritage Center Portland, ME | $535,738 | $174,522 |
Im Your Neighbor Books Portland, ME | $112,827 | $228,230 |
Wabanaki Alliance Stillwater, ME | $203,970 | $238,912 |