Blackfeet Eco Knowledge

EIN: 872993172 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Browning, MT

Total Revenue
$675,577
Total Expenses
$618,457
Total Assets
$314,073
Net Assets
$313,531
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
Tyson Running Wolf
Phone
4068452115
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Blackfeet Eco Knowledge, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $676K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $618K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

Blackfeet ECO Knowledge's mission is to revive and preserve Indigenous traditional knowledge systems that focus on the reciprocal relationship between bio-cultural diversity, where people and the environment work together for sustainability. The goal is to ensure cultural perpetuity, to pass on this knowledge to future generations for the protection of the environment.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $532,912 Revenue: $21,765

Bio-Cultural Diversity Programs - BEK focused on several significant projects aimed at preserving Blackfoot culture and ecological knowledge. A major initiative was the implementation of the...

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Bio-Cultural Diversity Programs - BEK focused on several significant projects aimed at preserving Blackfoot culture and ecological knowledge. A major initiative was the implementation of the Blackfoot curriculum reconnecting participants with Blackfoot bio-cultural diversity. This curriculum includes learning modules rooted in the teachings and values of our people, designed to be shared with tribal programs, schools, and organizations. The partnership conducted a total of 18 sessions serving over 22 participants and their families who were clients of holistic justice court programs. Additionally, BEK supported the Blackfoot Eco Knowledge Shield Keepers in their work to preserve traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) through direct engagement with 15 elders, logging 300 hours of learning activities. BEK also facilitated the Buffalo Program, where Shield Keepers helped with field tasks such as fencing, hauling feed, and monitoring the newly released herd in the Chief Mountain protected area. These projects focused on revitalizing traditional knowledge, connecting community members with their heritage, and enhancing cultural resilience. Finally, BEK engaged in the development of VR/XR Immersive experience of a historic Buffalo Driveline. The first phase conducted this year was developing the partnerships and agreements with the University of Montana and Dreamscape Learn who will be implementing the second phase of the project in developing the experience. Each effort played a critical role in strengthening Blackfoot identity.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $653,812
Program Service Revenue $21,765
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $675,577

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $56,262
Salaries & Benefits $87,504
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $532,912
Other Expenses $474,691
TOTAL EXPENSES $618,457

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $675,577 $582,798 +0.2%
Expenses $618,457 $364,395 +0.7%
Net Income $57,120 $218,403 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
7
$72,225
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lona Running Wolf Director 40.00
Director
$60,625 $0 $60,625
Tyson Running Wolf Executive Dir. 40.00
Director
$11,600 $0 $11,600
Edward Kennedy Chairman 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Murray Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlene Burns Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Armstrong Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeanne Baker Trustee 0.00
Director
$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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $675,577 $618,457 $314,073 $57,120
2024 $675,577 $618,457 $314,073 $57,120
2023 $582,798 $364,395 $256,411 $218,403
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