BLUEBIRD CULTURAL INITIATIVE

EIN: 813768917 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

OMAHA, NE

Total Revenue
$526,398
Total Expenses
$579,581
Total Assets
$29,338
Net Assets
$29,338
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
NE
Phone
4029823024
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BLUEBIRD CULTURAL INITIATIVE, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $526K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $580K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $320,314

OUR TEAM ENGAGES YOUTH IN CULTURAL PROGRAMMING THAT CONNECTS THEM WITH THE NATIVE COMMUNITY AND NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE. DURING THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR YEAR, WE PROVIDE WEEKLY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING...

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OUR TEAM ENGAGES YOUTH IN CULTURAL PROGRAMMING THAT CONNECTS THEM WITH THE NATIVE COMMUNITY AND 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 GATHERINGS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CULTURAL IDENTITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $130,862

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 ARE AVAILABLE FOR...

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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 ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOUR PROMOTIONAL ITEMS SUCH AS WEBSITES, BROCHURES, AND PRINT MEDIA.

Program 3
Expenses: $13,574

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...

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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 THE HISTORY, CULTURE, AND ART OF THE PLAINS INDIANS. TOPICS CAN BE TAILORED TO YOUR INTERESTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $400,087
Program Service Revenue $122,851
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $3,460
TOTAL REVENUE $526,398

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $175,992
Fundraising Expenses $8,926
Program Expenses $464,750
Other Expenses $394,663
TOTAL EXPENSES $579,581

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $526,398 $408,114 +0.3%
Expenses $579,581 $362,391 +0.6%
Net Income $-53,183 $45,723 -2.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$60,000
Total Directors
5
$45,448
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NICOLE BENEGAS Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$60,000 $0 $60,000
STEVE TAMAYO Director 30.00
Director
$45,448 $0 $45,448
LEONIKA CHARGING JD Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA TAMAYO Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY UMBERGER PHD Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRBY WILLIAMS Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE STEINHOFF President 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MAHATMA LARGAESPADA Vice President 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JUDY HANEY Secretary 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
NATE CACY Treasurer 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $526,398 $579,581 $29,338 $-53,183
2022 $408,114 $362,391 $77,590 $45,723
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