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Waawaate Programs
EIN 92-1785752 • 501(c)3 • Ely, MN
NTEE S99
Profile
Our programs are wholistic directly serving the Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe reservation and individuals from surrounding communities including other reservations. These programs are land-based teachings using the Indigenous Learning Model a researched and historical-based approach to instruction and serve families youth and elders alike.
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Net Margin
51st percentile
Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
93rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 16.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
79th percentile
Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
64th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$47,174
Up $16,190 (+52%) from 2023
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Up$47,174
Up $16,190 (+52%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$140,824
Up $20,824 (+17%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$124,634
Up $35,618 (+40%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$16,190
Down $14,794 (-48%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $47,174
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $47,174
- Revenue
- $140,824
- Expenses
- $124,634
- Net income
- $16,190
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Aug 26, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $140,824
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Our programs are wholistic directly serving the communities of northeastern Minnesota. These programs are land-based teachings using the Indigenous Learning Model a researched and historical-based approach to instruction and serve families youth and elders alike.
Our programs are wholistic directly serving the Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe reservation and individuals from surrounding communities including other reservations. These programs are land-based teachings using the Indigenous Learning Model a researched and historical-based approach to instruction and serve families youth and elders alike.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 48 programs offered in 2024 focused on traditional music dance art craft. All courses were in person and free to attendees totaling over 500 individuals participating. | $0 | $28,238 |
| Over 40 programs offered in 2024 focused on food sovereignty traditional seasonal harvests cultural teachings. All courses were in person and free to attendees totaling over 500 individuals participating. | $0 | $25,780 |
| 15 programs offered in 2023 focused on revitalization of Ojibwemowin and its context family supports decolonizing relationship with land and additional associated programs. All courses were in person and free to attendees totaling over 200 individuals participating. | $0 | $16,282 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bajan | Director | PT | $23,350 | - | $23,350 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Waawaate Programs
- EIN
- 92-1785752
- In Care Of
- % Ryan Bajan
- Address
- 3547 VICTORIA RD, Ely, MN 55731-8056
Signing Officer
- Name
- Ryan Bajan
- Title
- Director
- Signed
- 2025-08-26
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