Western Native Voice
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Billings, MT
- Founding
- 03/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-3771715
Organization Overview
Western Native Voice is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Western Native Voice employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Native Voice 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 12/2021, Western Native Voice generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 29.5% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE INSPIRE NATIVE LEADERSHIP SO OUR COMMUNITIES FLOURISH. WE FOSTER POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH LEADERSHIP, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: FOR THE FIRST TIME, WESTERN NATIVE VOICE KEPT COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS ON STAFF DURING A NON-ELECTION YEAR. THE ORGANIZERS FOCUSED ON PUBLIC OUTREACH, MEMBERSHIP DRIVES, VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER EDUCATION. OUR ORGANIZERS ATTENDED A TWO DAY INTENSE COMMUNITY ORGANIZER TRAINING WHICH INCLUDED TOPICS SUCH AS COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES, DIGITAL ORGANIZING, PUBLIC SPEAKING, TESTIFYING AT THE LEGISTLATURE, TALKING TO THE MEDIA, RUNNING A CAMPAIGN, AND MORE.KEEPING THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS ON STAFF CREATED THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEEPEN AND EXPAND RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENTS, AND OTHERS IN PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION IN 2022.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: WESTERN NATIVE VOICE'S CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM EMPHASIZES THE NEED FOR EVERYONE TO FULFILL THEIR CIVIC DUTY AT ALL LEVELS, FROM SCHOOL BOARDS TO COUNTY AND STATEWIDE POSITIONS.DURING 2021, A NON-STATEWIDE ELECTION YEAR, OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TRANSITIONED TO FORGE NEW RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL EIGHT TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS. WNV STAFF DISCUSSED THE 2021 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, REDISTRICTING, VOTER REGISTRAITON KIOSKS, THE IMPORTANCE OF RUNNING FOR LOCAL OFFICES, AND THE POWER OF THE NATIVE VOTE.THE 2021 FIRE SEASON TOOKS ITS TOLL ON MANY OF OUR NATIVE COMMUNITIES. OUR STAFF, MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS BANDED TOGETHER TO RAISE $18, 487 DOLLARS FOR FIRE VICTIMS AND DELIVERED THREE TRUCKS FULL OF DONATED SUPPLIES TO HARD HIT TRIBAL COMMUITIES.A NEW VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED IN 2021 AND WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN 2022.
EDUCATION: WESTERN NATIVE VOICE'S EDUCATION PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH AUDIENCE. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM REACHES HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS, OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.THE FIRST "AWAKENING THE WARRIOR" (ATW) PROGRAM WAS ROLLED OUT IN 2021 AND HAD 10 YOUNG ADULTS COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. ATW WAS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE NATIVE YOUTH ABOUT THE TRUE HISTORY OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A VALUABLE, IMPERATIVE KNOWLEDGE TAUGHT BY NATIVE PROFESSIONALS WITH THE OVERALL GOAL OF HELPING THEM FIND THEIR CULTURAL IDENTITY ALONG WITH A VISION FOR THEIR FUTURE.WESTERN NATIVE VOICE ONCE AGAIN OFFERED ONLINE COMPLETED EIGHT FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS WITH TOPICS RANGING FROM REDISTRICTING EDUCATION TO TRAINING ON TESTIFYING AT THE LEGISLATURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronnie Jo Horse Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $72,363 |
Marci Mclean Past Exec. Dir. | Officer | 21 | $12,091 |
Norma Bixby Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Steele Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Smith Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Montana Duke Wilson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,398,812 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,398,812 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $259 |
| Investment income | $2,441 |
| 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 | $1,412,407 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $125,831 |
| 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. | $90,042 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,021 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $460,393 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,085 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,654 |
| Payroll taxes | $51,550 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,539 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $216,677 |
| Advertising and promotion | $81,418 |
| Office expenses | $133,131 |
| Information technology | $31,180 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,703 |
| Travel | $52,667 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $42,632 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,064 |
| Insurance | $1,476 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,452,233 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $240,324 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,236,164 |
| 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 | $9,897 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,221 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,200 |
| Total assets | $1,509,806 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,794 |
| 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 | $23,029 |
| Total liabilities | $64,823 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,444,983 |
| 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 | $1,509,806 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Native Voice has awarded $125,830 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Billings, MT PURPOSE: End fiscal sponsorship | $92,352 |
NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBE PURPOSE: Donations for fire | $18,478 |
Bismarck, ND PURPOSE: Native American Rights | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Western Native Voice has recieved totaling $1,043,725.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wallace H Coulter Foundation Miami, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Program Support | $125,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $100,500 |
Headwaters Health Foundation Of Western Montana Missoula, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $60,000 |
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Idaho Coalition Against Sexual And Domestic Violence Inc Boise, ID | $1,205,381 | $2,198,012 |
Western Native Voice Billings, MT | $1,509,806 | $1,412,407 |
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