Wisdom Of The Elders Incorporated is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wisdom Of The Elders Incorporated employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisdom Of The Elders Incorporated 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, Wisdom Of The Elders Incorporated generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RECORD, PRESERVE & SHARE NATIVE AMERICAN ORAL HISTORY,CULTURAL ARTS,LANGUAGE CONCEPTS,& TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE OF EXEMPLARY INDIGENOUS ELDERS,STORYTELLERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEVELPE SOCIAL VENTURE TO PROVIDE A HOLISTIC
PRODUCTION OF A SERIES OF NATIVE AMERICAN CLIMATE DOCUMENTARIES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Motanic President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Jenn Cairo Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Charlene Holyc Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Sean Britt Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 | 
| Teresa Montana Executive Dire | Officer | 40 | $78,906 | 
| Robbie Kumalo Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $351 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $178,452 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $474,515 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $653,318 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $392,925 | 
| 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 | $1,046,243 | 
| 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. | $71,479 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,479 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $426,782 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $79,192 | 
| Payroll taxes | $53,097 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $75 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,952 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $165,020 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,849 | 
| Office expenses | $4,165 | 
| Information technology | $27,491 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $12,500 | 
| Travel | $21,581 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,042 | 
| Interest | $832 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,251 | 
| Insurance | $19,077 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,011,625 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $149,177 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $137,390 | 
| 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 | $5,786 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $595 | 
| Total assets | $292,948 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,783 | 
| 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 | $6,185 | 
| Other liabilities | $7,235 | 
| Total liabilities | $31,203 | 
| 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 | $261,745 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $292,948 |