Bomazeen Land Trust
- Assets
- $528.1k
- Revenue
- $227.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-3049448
Organization Overview
Bomazeen Land Trust is located in Portland, ME. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bomazeen Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BOMAZEEN LAND TRUST ENABLES DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF THE ABENAKI/WABANAKI PEOPLE TO RENEW AND RESUME THEIR CARETAKING AND STEWARDSHIP ROLES FOR LANDS AND WATERS WITH HISTORICAL, SPIRITUAL AND ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE TO THE ABENAKI/WABANAKI PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD SOVEREIGNTY:WE DELIVERED THE ANCESTRAL VARIETIES OF CORN, BEANS, SQUASH, AND POTATOES THAT WE GREW TO WABANAKI COMMUNITY MEMBERS OVER THE WINTER. WE GREW TRADITIONAL MEDICINES AS WELL AND FORMED RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER FOOD/FARM GROUPS AND NONPROFITS SERVING THE WABANAKI COMMUNITY. WE RECEIVED FOOD DONATIONS OF GARLIC, VARIOUS TEAS AND TRADITIONAL HERBS THAT WE DELIVERED TO THE VARIOUS RESERVATION COMMUNITIES. WE BROUGHT A DOZEN TRIBAL MEMBERS TO THE PLANTING GROUNDS AND ENGAGED THEM IN THE EDUCATION, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND HARVESTING PROCESSES, AS WELL AS THE DELIVERY PROCESS. WE BROUGHT MEMBERS OF ALL WABANAKI COMMUNITIES TO OUR PLANTING GROUNDS.
LAND STEWARDSHIP:WE COMPLETED REPAIRS ON BUILDINGS AT 68 SAWYERS MILLS RD PREVIOUSLY ACQUIRED IN STARKS, ME.
CULTURAL TRANSMISSION:WE ORGANIZED THE NORRDIGEWOCK AND GREEN CORN CEREMONIES IN COLLABORATION WITH NIBZEUN (NONPROFIT).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mali-Agat Obomsawin Executive Director | 20 | $26,000 | |
Tagwongo Obomsawin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sikwani Dana President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jus Crea Giammarino Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lokotah Sanborn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Pollard Ranco Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $227,278 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $227,278 |
| 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 | $227,278 |
| 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. | $26,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,062 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,040 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $250 |
| Office expenses | $4,974 |
| Information technology | $92 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $417 |
| Travel | $1,907 |
| 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 | $5,577 |
| Insurance | $6,728 |
| All other expenses | $291 |
| Total functional expenses | $59,184 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $212,617 |
| 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 | $900 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $314,560 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $528,077 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $497,692 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,385 |
| 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 | $528,077 |