Unkitawa

Organization Overview

Unkitawa is located in Kent, 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 12/2023, Unkitawa employed 19 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 12/2023, Unkitawa generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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, GATHERING, 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)Compensation
Edna Wyena
Executive Director
$128,069
Kyle Schierbeck
Chair
$0
Ron Luke
Co Chair
$0
Tammy Green
Treasurer
$0
Dawn Shepherd
Secretary
$0
Samantha Biasca
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $806,788
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,785,207
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,591,995
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $795
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 $11,448
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,803,700

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Unkitawa has awarded $26,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NATIVE AMERICAN HELPING HANDS

PURPOSE: HELP ELDERS ON RESERVATIONS WITH ESSENTIAL HOME REPAIR

$15,000

UNEA (UNITED NATIVE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION)

PURPOSE: HELP WITH ORGANIZATION EVENT CELEBRATION

$11,000
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