Bluebird Cultural Initiative
- Assets
- $77.6k
- Revenue
- $408.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 12/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-3768917
Organization Overview
Bluebird Cultural Initiative is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Bluebird Cultural Initiative employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bluebird Cultural Initiative is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL PROGRAMMING TO THE COMMUNITY THAT ENRICHES THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLES OF THE GREAT PLAINS. WE STRIVE TO REVITALIZE THE PAST THROUGH THE ARTS AND CULTURE IN ORDER TO ENERGIZE THE FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH PROGRAM - OUR TEAM ENGAGE YOUTH IN CULTURAL PROGRAMMING THAT CONNECTS THEM WITH THE NATIVE COMMUNITY AND THE NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE. DURING THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR YEAR WE PROVIDE WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE TRADITIONAL ARTS AND VALUES, EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP AND HOLISTIC HEALTH TO HIGH RISK YOUTH, THEIR PEERS AND THEIR FAMILIAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WE PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CULTURAL CAMPS, WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNITY GATHERING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CULTURAL IDENTITY.
CULTURAL & EDUCATION - OUR TEAM WORKS WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES TO DEVELOP A WORKPLACE CULTURE THAT IS CULTURALLY CONSIDERATE TO ALL POPULATIONS. GROUP TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, AND A "SENSITIVITY SCAN" IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PROMOTIONAL ITEMS SUCH AS WEBSITES, BROCHURES, AND PRINT MEDIA.
LECTURE & ARTIST TALKS - LECTURES TO GROUPS AT SCHOOLS, MUSEUMS, AND CORPORATIONS. TOPICS INCLUDE: THE FOUR TRIBES OF NEBRASKA, TRADITIONAL NATIVE GAMES, ARTIFACT CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION, LAKOTA STAR KNOWLEDGE, WINTER COUNTS, AND OTHER TOPICS RELATED TO HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART OF THE PLAINS INDIANS. TOPICS CAN BE TAILORED TO YOUR INTERESTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicole Benegas Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $58,468 |
Steve Tamayo Director | Trustee | 30 | $46,900 |
Leonika Charging JD Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca Tamayo Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Mary Umberger PHD Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Kirby Williams Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $110,320 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $260,142 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $370,462 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $37,652 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $408,114 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $105,368 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,435 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,127 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,582 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,860 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,596 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,055 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,096 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,295 |
| Office expenses | $1,614 |
| Information technology | $1,880 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,704 |
| Travel | $30,181 |
| 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 | $2,403 |
| All other expenses | $7,685 |
| Total functional expenses | $362,391 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,590 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| Total assets | $77,590 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $77,590 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $77,590 |