Endangered Language Fund Inc is located in New Haven, CT. The organization was established in 1997. As of 12/2022, Endangered Language Fund Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Endangered Language Fund Inc 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 12/2022, Endangered Language Fund Inc generated $263.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $297.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Endangered Language Fund Inc has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $153,769. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT FOR THE DOCUMENTATION AND REVITALIZATION OF LANGUAGES IN DANGER OF CEASING TO BE SPOKEN GRANTS TO RESEARCHERS AND COMMUNITIES HOSTING GRANTS FUNDED BY NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATIVE VOICES ENDOWMENT ELF PROVIDES GRANTS FOR ELIGIBLE TRIBES AND LANGUAGES THROUGH THE NATIVE VOICES ENDOWMENT: A LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION BICENTENNIAL LEGACY. THESE FUNDS COME FROM THE LEWIS AND CLARK BICENTENNIAL COUNCIL, WHICH RECEIVED THE REVENUES FROM THE U.S. MINT'S SALE OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK 2004 COMMEMORATIVE COIN. GRANTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES THAT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION BETWEEN 1803-1806. GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR WORK ON DOCUMENTATION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE LANGUAGES OF THESE TRIBES SEE BELOW FOR LIST OF ELIGIBLE TRIBES AND LANGUAGES. APPLICANTS PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS MUST BE ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS OR EMPLOYEES OF TRIBAL COLLEGES. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC WORK IN LINGUISTICS OR A NATIVE LANGUAGE, OR FOR MASTER/APPRENTICE PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS.
LANGUAGE LEGACIES THE LANGUAGE LEGACIES GRANT PROGRAM SUPPORTS DOCUMENTATION AND REVITALIZATION EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. IT IS OPEN TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND RESEARCHERS FROM ANY COUNTRY WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OUR NATIVE VOICES ENDOWMENT NVE GRANTS. AN ACADEMIC DEGREE IS NOT REQUIRED, BUT THE APPLICATION MUST PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT THE APPLICANT CAN ACHIEVE THE STATED GOALS. GRANTS ARE FOR ONE YEAR AND AVERAGE AROUND $2,000 US.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Monica Macaulay Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Joe Baker Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Daryl Baldwin Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Shaw Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert C Carlsen Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Phil Cash Cash Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $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 | $260,387 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $260,387 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,349 |
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 | $263,736 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $207,429 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $23,935 |
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 | $50,800 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,360 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,972 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,086 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $135 |
Total functional expenses | $297,565 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $443,731 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $283,636 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $18,912 |
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 | $1 |
Total assets | $746,280 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,318 |
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 | $788 |
Total liabilities | $44,106 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,410 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $464,764 |
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 | $746,280 |
Over the last fiscal year, Endangered Language Fund Inc has awarded $28,945 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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EASTERN SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OK | | | $10,000 |
NW BAND OF SHOSHONE NATION | | | $8,945 |
NEZ PERCE TRIBE | | | $10,000 |