Pawnee Seed Preservation Society Inc is located in Pawnee, OK. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pawnee Seed Preservation Society 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 12/2023, Pawnee Seed Preservation Society Inc generated $373.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $285.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CULTIVATE A NEW GENERATION OF FOOD GROWERS BY CREATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INHERENT FOOD SOVEREIGNTY WHILE BUILDING BRIDGES THAT CONNECT NATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PAWNEE SEED PRESERVATION SOCIETY (PSPS) IS A SMALL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND REVITALIZATION OF TRADITIONAL AND ANCESTRAL PAWNEE FARMING PRACTICES WITHIN THE PAWNEE COMMUNITY. WITH A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, PSPS MANAGES NEARLY 30 GARDENS OF VARYING SIZES, WHERE WE CULTIVATE A DIVERSE RANGE OF CROPS, WITH OUR MAIN FOCUS ON OUR ANCESTRAL CORN, ENCOMPASSING 24 DISTINCT VARIETIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Leading Fox Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $1,200 |
Kent Sanmann Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $1,200 |
Dorna Battese Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $900 |
Ted Moore Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $1,000 |
Laura Melton Board President | Trustee | 10 | $100 |
Debra Echohawk Executive Directore53 | OfficerTrustee | 70 | $63,776 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $364,650 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,335 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $369,985 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $3,485 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $373,470 |
| 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. | $132,338 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $132,338 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $74,595 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $456 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,480 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,524 |
| Office expenses | $20,120 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,085 |
| Travel | $8,725 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,886 |
| Interest | $30 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,464 |
| Total functional expenses | $285,163 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $401,061 |
| 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 | $66 |
| 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 | $401,127 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17 |
| 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 | $17 |
| 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 | $401,110 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $401,127 |