Wisdom Of The Elderberry Farm, operating under the name Elderberry Wisdom Farm, is located in Salem, OR. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Elderberry Wisdom Farm employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Elderberry Wisdom Farm 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 12/2022, Elderberry Wisdom Farm generated $465.9k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $350.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 102.0% per year over the past 2 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:
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ELDERBERRY WISDOM FARM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIVE AMERICANS, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND PUBLIC AUDIENCES TO RAISE THEIR AWARENESS OF THE RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE OF AMERICA'S FIRST PEOPLES. WE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION FOR ALL. WE STRIVE TO STRENGTHEN AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING, AS WELL AS APPRECIATION AND RESPECT FOR THE WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE OF NATIVE AMERICAN ELDERS, CULTURAL LEADERS AND INDIGENOUS SCIENTISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT WILL PREPARE NATIVE AMERICANS AND OTHER STUDENTS OF COLOR TO PURSUE AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL CAREER PATHWAYS BY INTEGRATING ACADEMIC SCIENCE WITH INDIGENOUS PRINCIPLES.
NATIVE YOUTH FARMING MENTORSHIP: EWF IS EXPANDING ITS ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY-TAILORED AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE CAREER PATHWAY TRAINING AND MENTORING TO VULNERABLE LOW-INCOME NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS. (226)
NATIVE YOUTH FILM TRAINING PROJECT EWF AND THE U OF O LONGHOUSE ARE PARTNERING TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND FILM SCREENINGS TO NATIVE STUDENTS AS THEY DISCOVER AND SHARE THEIR TRIBE'S RICH CULTURAL ARTS AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Duane Medicine Crow Board Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janice Cockrell Board Co-Chair/secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Annette Mendosa Board Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Wilson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David House Board Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $93,042 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $166,044 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $259,086 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $206,675 |
Investment income | $44 |
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 | $465,850 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,100 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $130,635 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,925 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $600 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $820 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $71,534 |
Advertising and promotion | $651 |
Office expenses | $5,616 |
Information technology | $1,043 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,365 |
Travel | $4,963 |
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 | $3,935 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $350,080 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $117,173 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $117,173 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $739 |
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 | $739 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $116,434 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $117,173 |