Civic Intelligence

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.

3547 Victoria RdEly, MN 55731-8056

waawaateprograms.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

50th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE S • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$23,350

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.6% of source-year revenue.

NTEE S • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

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

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin50th percentile

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

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2023: $30,984Net Assets 2023: $30,9842023Assets 2024: $47,174Net Assets 2024: $47,1742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$47,174
Liabilities-
Net Assets$47,174
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $120,000Expenses 2023: $89,016Net Income 2023: $30,9842023Revenue 2024: $140,824Expenses 2024: $124,634Net Income 2024: $16,1902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$140,824
Expenses$124,634
Net Income$16,190
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$47,174
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$47,174
Revenue
$140,824
Expenses
$124,634
Net income
$16,190
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.47$1.41$1.25$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.31$1.20$0.89$0.31
Latest Filing Detail
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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 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

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ryan BajanDirectorPT$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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