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Blackfeet Eco Knowledge Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-2993172

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 15, 2024

PO Box 377Browning, MT 59417

(406) 845-2115

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

85th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$44,257

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2023

Assets

$256,411

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$256,411

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

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Revenue

$582,798

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$364,395

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$218,403

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $256,411Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $256,4112023Assets 2024: $314,073Liabilities 2024: $542Net Assets 2024: $313,5312024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$256,411
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$256,411

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2023: $582,798Expenses 2023: $364,395Net Income 2023: $218,4032023Revenue 2024: $675,577Expenses 2024: $618,457Net Income 2024: $57,1202024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$582,798
Expenses$364,395
Net Income$218,403
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$582,798
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Blackfeet ECO Knowledge's mission is to revive and preserve Indigenous traditional knowledge systems that focus on the reciprocal relationship between bio-cultural diversity, where people and the environment work together for sustainability. The goal is to ensure cultural perpetuity, to pass on this knowledge to future generations for the protection of the environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$38,008$256,411▲ $218,403
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,008$256,410▲ $218,402
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$38,008$256,411▲ $218,403
Other Assets Total-$1-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$38,008$256,411▲ $218,403
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$38,008$256,411▲ $218,403
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Lona Running WolfDirector$44,257$44,257
Tyson Running WolfExecutive Director$4,438$4,438

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Edward KennedyChairman
Charlene BurnsTrustee
Charles KennedyTrustee
Jeanne BakerTrustee
John MurrayTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$582,798
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$582,798
Change in Net Assets
$218,403
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$294,802
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$48,343
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$21,250
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$101,213--$101,213
Fees for Services Management$53,525--$53,525
Other Salaries and Wages$44,257--$44,257
Fees for Services Accounting$28,601--$28,601
Travel$28,028--$28,028
Fees for Services Other$25,420--$25,420
Office Expenses$22,199--$22,199
Grants to Domestic Individuals$20,250--$20,250
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$4,086--$4,086
Advertising$3,784--$3,784
Insurance$3,554--$3,554
Information Technology$2,733--$2,733
Occupancy$1,098--$1,098
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,000--$1,000
Other Expenses$191--$191
All Other Expenses$110--$110
Total Functional Expenses$364,395$0$0$364,395
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

1. Tyson Running Wolf and Edward Kennedy - Family Relationship/Business Relationship 2.Tyson Running Wolf and Charles Kennedy - Family Relationship. 3.Tyson Running Wolf and Charlene Burns - Family Relationship. 4.Lona Running Wolf and Charlene Burns - Family Relationship. 5. Tyson Running Wolf and Lona Running Wolf - Family Relationship

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The Executive Director received a copy of the completed 990 and emailed it to all the Board Directors for their review.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Available upon Request

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blackfeet Eco Knowledge
EIN
87-2993172
Phone
4068452115
Address
PO Box 377, Browning, MT 59417

Signing Officer

Name
Tyson Running Wolf
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4068452115
Signed
2024-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tyson Running Wolf
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Kentra Accounting Professionals PLLC
Address
3888 Grooms Lane, Billings, MT 59101
Preparer
Travis Kennedy
Phone
9288560090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Buffalo Women Grant - As a group of Matriarchal Women Leaders in the Community, the initial goal was to establish an all women's buffalo sacred society and sacred holy items built by the summer of 2024. Buffalo Women has grown to 15 members and have built strong relationships and are learning together. The group has had 20 meetings since August of 2023. The progress of the holy and sacred items is 70% completed. The group is on track to accomplish the goal of initiation on July 18, 2024. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Mellon Foundation UofM - Blackfeet Eco Knowledge, Inc. assisted with the Mellon Foundation grant awarded to the University of Montana. To provide Resident Blackfeet knowledge keepers, Elders, and Shield Keepers to assist with transfer of Blackfoot knowledge to students, staff / faculty, and administration of the University of Montana serviced estimated 90 participants. This included a pipe ceremony on the oval and a sweat lodge ceremony at Ft. Missoula. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. Exchange of Blackfoot culture to give a accurate interpretation of indigenous cultural knowledge. 2. Students of University of Montana, Shield keepers and Guardians will be acquiring specific Blackfoot values and knowledge for success.3. Residents and Elders will have the opportunity to interact in the development of the Mellen foundation vision and goals. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6:

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Buffalo Women Grant - As a group of Matriarchal Women Leaders in the Community, the initial goal was to establish an all women's buffalo sacred society and sacred holy items built by the summer of 2024. Buffalo Women has grown to 15 members and have built strong relationships and are learning together. The group has had 20 meetings since August of 2023. The progress of the holy and sacred items is 70% completed. The group is on track to accomplish the goal of initiation on July 18, 2024. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Mellon Foundation UofM - Blackfeet Eco Knowledge, Inc. assisted with the Mellon Foundation grant awarded to the University of Montana. To provide Resident Blackfeet knowledge keepers, Elders, and Shield Keepers to assist with transfer of Blackfoot knowledge to students, staff / faculty, and administration of the University of Montana serviced estimated 90 participants. This included a pipe ceremony on the oval and a sweat lodge ceremony at Ft. Missoula. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. Exchange of Blackfoot culture to give a accurate interpretation of indigenous cultural knowledge. 2. Students of University of Montana, Shield keepers and Guardians will be acquiring specific Blackfoot values and knowledge for success.3. Residents and Elders will have the opportunity to interact in the development of the Mellen foundation vision and goals. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6:
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