Yellow Bird Life Ways Center is located in Lame Deer, MT. 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 09/2023, Yellow Bird Life Ways Center employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yellow Bird Life Ways 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 09/2023, Yellow Bird Life Ways Center generated $527.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $612.6k during the year ending 09/2023. 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
TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING TO PRESERVE THE TRADITIONAL NATIVE LIFE-WAYS AND LANGUAGE; EMPOWER NATIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH SOCIAL CHANGE; PROTECT MOTHER EARTH; PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES; AND TO CREATE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND INTEGRITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT ADDRESS ROOT CAUSES OF SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, RACIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. WE ADDRESS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND FOOD INSECURITY; AND HAVE A STRONG FOUNDATION OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lynette Two Bulls Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,500 |
Micah Highwalking Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chief Philip Whiteman Chairman | Trustee | 10 | $34,905 |
Dr Henrietta Mann Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennie Parker Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Allen Little Coyote Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $527,281 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $527,281 |
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 | $527,281 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $122,672 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $71,215 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,070 |
Payroll taxes | $16,685 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,630 |
Office expenses | $22,410 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,545 |
Travel | $79,808 |
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 | $22,880 |
Insurance | $1,563 |
All other expenses | $22,570 |
Total functional expenses | $612,576 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,071 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $200,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $350 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $125,912 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $593,333 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,750 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $200,000 |
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 | $2,683 |
Total liabilities | $210,433 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $382,900 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $593,333 |