Center For World Indigenous Studies is located in Olympia, WA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For World Indigenous Studies 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 09/2022, Center For World Indigenous Studies generated $68.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $164.3k during the year ending 09/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACTIVIST SCHOLARS ADVANCING THE RIGHT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WORLDWIDE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLANNING AND ORGANIZING THE CONGRESS OF NATION AND STATES AS A NEW INTERNATIONAL MECHANISM WITH SIX TASK FORCES, A SECRETARIAT, A GOVERNING BODY OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM INDIGENOUS NATIONS (LOCATED IN WEST ASIA, MEXICO, WEST AFRICA, NEW SEALAND, MELANESA, GREAT BRITAIN, SOUTH EAST ASIA, USA, CANADA) FOR A TOTAL AGGREGATE OF 70 REPRESENTATIVES AND PROFESSIONALS
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARIES & ACCUMULATING DOCUMENTS ON TRADITIONAL MEDICINE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE CWIS WEBSITE AND THROUGH PBS TELEVISION VIA THE FIRST NATIONS EXPERIENCE (FNX) TELEVISION NETWORK
FURTHER THE STUDY OF MEDICINAL/PHARMACOLOGICAL USE OF WILDLIFE PRODUCTS. PARTICULARLY IN RELATION TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rudolph C Ryser PHD Board Chair | 30 | $0 | |
Amy Desjarlais Secretary | 8 | $0 | |
John Ahni Schertow Treasurer | 8 | $0 | |
Ku Kahakalau PHD Director | 2 | $0 | |
Amelia Marchand Director | 1 | $0 | |
Martha Schmidt Director | 1 | $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 | $25,957 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,957 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $41,923 |
Investment income | $132 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $589 |
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 | $68,703 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $24,875 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,012 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,624 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $97,759 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,275 |
Information technology | $16,738 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $164,283 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,466 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $169,612 |
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 | $226,078 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,938 |
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 | $36,520 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $44,458 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $181,620 |
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 | $226,078 |