Unkitawa
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Des Moines, WA
- Founding
- 11/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-2398323
Organization Overview
Unkitawa is located in Des Moines, WA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Unkitawa employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unkitawa 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, Unkitawa generated $3.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 89.4% 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
HEAL & EDUCATE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES THROUGH CULTURE & TRADITION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNKITAWA IS A SERVICE PROVIDER WITHIN A NATIVE AMERICAN/INDIGENOUS CONTEXT. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS THE CORE WORK OF WHAT WE DO IS TO PROVIDE, PROMOTE, ENHANCE, TEACH, AND SPREAD NATIVE AMERICAN INDIGENOUS SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL PRACTICES. THIS IS DONE THROUGH GROWING, FATHERING, HARVESTING, DISTRIBUTION, AND PREPARING TRADITIONAL PLANT AND ANIMAL BASED MEDICINES. 80% OF THE PEOPLE SERVED ARE URBAN INDIAN WITH THE ADDITIONAL 20% MADE UP OF THOSE ON RESERVATIONS. PRIMARY AREAS SERVED ARE IN WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA. OUR MEDIA PRESENCE IS COUNTRYWIDE. WE SERVE ALL AGES, WITH SPECIFIC PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ELDERS. A PORTION OF OUR WORK IS SPECIFICALLY GEARED TOWARD CLIMATE PROTECTION, FOOD SOVEREIGNTY, AND NATIVE WELLNESS THROUGH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George Farrell Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $61,127 |
Ixtli Whitehawk Trustee | Trustee | 40 | $60,291 |
Patty Stonefish Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $43,326 |
Marne Schierbeck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $26,231 |
Mona Poor Thunder Board Member | Trustee | 40 | $17,295 |
Kyle Schierbeck Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $508,535 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,376,299 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,884,834 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $80 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $20,940 |
| 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 | $7,128 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,912,982 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $188,254 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $208,270 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $267,673 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,107 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,159 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,905 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,009 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $438,157 |
| Advertising and promotion | $364 |
| Office expenses | $10,044 |
| Information technology | $29,064 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,820 |
| Travel | $77,163 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,032 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,910 |
| Insurance | $9,609 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,602,217 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,093,976 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $321,655 |
| 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 | $3,944 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,169,508 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $100,000 |
| Total assets | $2,689,083 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,133 |
| 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 | $22,847 |
| Total liabilities | $33,980 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $643,890 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,011,213 |
| 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 | $2,689,083 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 30 grants that Unkitawa has recieved totaling $1,555,933.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $250,000 |
The Schmidt Family Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS | $205,000 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $150,000 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $109,000 |
Peterffy Foundation West Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE GINIW COLLECTIVE LAND BACK EFFORT | $87,000 |
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bonneville Environmental Foundation Portland, OR | $37,270,230 | $22,287,565 |
Alaska Chadux Corporation Inc Anchorage, AK | $7,772,338 | $9,900,987 |
Oregon Climate Trust Portland, OR | $32,274,539 | $14,712,148 |
Northwest Insulation Workers Welfare Trust Seattle, WA | $27,184,053 | $9,687,519 |
Marine Exchange Of Alaska Inc Juneau, AK | $8,383,589 | $4,462,683 |
Ertv Compliance Group Seattle, WA | $560,337 | $3,284,269 |
Sustainable Connections Bellingham, WA | $2,209,817 | $2,419,426 |
Clean Rivers Cooperative Portland, OR | $2,572,221 | $1,809,816 |
Unkitawa Des Moines, WA | $2,689,083 | $3,912,982 |
International Association Of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Tukwila, WA | $5,022,485 | $2,260,416 |
International Association Of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Clackamas, OR | $4,834,511 | $2,322,086 |
Environmental Coalition Of South Seattle Seattle, WA | $1,779,546 | $1,552,155 |