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 06/2022, Wabanaki Reach employed 13 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 06/2022, Wabanaki Reach generated $556.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $466.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 43.1% per year over the past 4 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
2022
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WABANAKI WELLBEING: IN SUPPORTING WABANAKI WELLBEING THROUGH EDUCATION, BUILDING AND CELEBRATING COMMUNITY, RECLAIMING WABANAKI WAYS AND PROTECTING THE EARTH WE ALL SHARE, WE ENGAGED NATIVE INMATES IN HEALING CIRCLES AND SWEAT LODGE CEREMONIES IN MAINE PRISONS. THROUGH OUR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVE, WE WORKED WITH FAMILIES TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD. WE COLLABORATED WITH THE PASSAMAQUODDY TRIBAL GOVERNMENT IN A CLAM RESEEDING PROJECT AND WITH A GRASSROOTS GROUP TO PROTECT THE SCHOODIC RIVER. WE PROVIDED FINANCIAL HELP TO WABANAKI HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE. WE FACILITATED A WABANAKI YOUTH PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH PROJECT CALLED WAYS TO REACH TRUTH. WE HOSTED A SCREENING OF OUR HOMEMADE INDIAN RADIO DAYS FILM FOLLOWED BY A PANEL DISCUSSION WITH THE WABANAKI INTERTRIBAL THEATRE TROUPE.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: IN SEEKING 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 DELIVERED NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO FOLKS ACROSS MAINE. WE COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, ADDED ANOTHER RESOURCE LIST TO OUR WEBSITE AND PRODUCED OUR MONTHLY RADIO SHOW DAWNLAND SIGNALS, PUBLISHED MONTHLY EMAIL NEWS UPDATES AND ENGAGED GUESTS TO PROVIDE A POST TO OUR MONTHLY BLOG VOICES OF DECOLONIZATION. WE REORGANIZED OUR COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, CREATING A NEW PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE, VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE, EVALUATION COMMITTEE AND REDEFINING OUR TUESDAY COMMUNITY GROUP.
TRUTH TELLING: IN ADVANCING OUR TRUTH-TELLING PROJECT BEYOND THE CLAIMS- STORIES FROM THE LAND & THE HEART, WE HAVE ENGAGED FOLKS FROM WABANAKI AND MAINE COMMUNITIES IN DEEP CONVERSATIONS OVER THE PAST YEAR. WE HAVE COLLECTED OVER 40 INTERVIEWS FROM PEOPLE IN 6 COMMUNITIES WITH DIVERSE EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES, INCLUDING WABANAKI ELDERS, TRIBAL CHIEFS, LEGISLATORS, LAWYERS, COMMISSIONERS AS WELL AS POETS, CULTURE KEEPERS, AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE MAINE INDIAN LAND CLAIMS FOR GENERATIONS. WE SUCCESSFULLY TRAINED AND EMPLOYED 6 STORY COLLECTORS TO CONDUCT THESE PERSONAL ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maria Girouard Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $70,575 |
Denise Altvater Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Nolan Altvater Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Esther Anne Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Elise Bolda Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Penthea Burns Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 | $512,269 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $512,269 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $43,428 |
Investment income | $687 |
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 | $556,384 |
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. | $15,951 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,576 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,644 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $250,468 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $30,293 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $29,656 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $23,961 |
Information technology | $7,186 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,135 |
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 | $10,237 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $466,855 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $683,246 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $900 |
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 | $3,156 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $29,839 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $717,141 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,894 |
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 | $36,894 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $521,290 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,957 |
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 | $717,141 |