2017-11-02T14:46:13-05:00 2016-12-31 390758449 Wipfli LLP 1502 London Road Suite 200 Duluth MN 55812 990 2016-01-01 201421325 MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION MINN 6516464800 1619 DAYTON AVENUE No 202 ST PAUL MN 55104 NICOLE MATTHEWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6516464800 2017-10-17 1 DEBORAH MEDLIN P00020263 2187224705 2017-10-17 216.54.158.12 2017-10-17 10:19:40 CD P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 AD09AC63139321B3FD3DE7C115A9F3C08AC4C8C5 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z NICOLE MATTHEWS 1619 DAYTON AVENUE No 202 ST PAUL MN 55104 592682 0 X WWW.MIWSAC.ORG X 2004 MN Through unity we will strengthen our voices and build resources to create awareness and eliminate sexual violence against Indian women and children.We will vigorously apply our efforts toward influencing social change and reclaim our traditional values that honor the sovereignty of Indian women and children. 9 9 6 20 0 0 650225 568726 20045 23956 0 0 0 0 670270 592682 0 0 0 0 348714 455481 0 0 0 247854 298057 596568 753538 73702 -160856 315709 153186 36041 34374 279668 118812 X Through unity we will strengthen our voices and build resources to create awareness and eliminate sexual violence against Indian women and children.We will vigorously apply our efforts toward influencing social change and reclaim our traditional values that honor the sovereignty of Indian women and children. 0 0 279061 23956 Education and Training - PROVIDED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN MINNESOTA AND NATIONALLY TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND SEX TRAFFICKING OF AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN TRIBAL, STATE AND FEDERAL RESPONSES TO SUCH VIOLENCE. WE HELD ONE STATEWIDE CONFERENCE IN WHITE EARTH WHERE APPROXIMATELY 150 PEOPLE WERE EDUCATED ON VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN. IN ADDITION, WE CONDUCTED APPROXIMATELY 20 WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS TO OVER 700 PEOPLE, AT VARIOUS STATE AND NATIONAL VENUES. THE TOPICS INCLUDED: PROSTITUTION/TRAFFICKING OF NATIVE WOMEN; SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN; TRIBAL STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS SEXUAL VIOLENCE; MENTAL HEALTH; TWO SPIRIT/LGBTQ ISSUES; CONFIDENTIALITY; AND ADVOCACY STANDARDS OF SERVICE. WE TRAVELED TO TRIBAL AND NON-TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY. WE CONDUCTED 4 TRAININGS UTILIZING OUR CULTURALLY SPECIFIC 40-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCACY TRAINING CURRICULUM.NATIVE YOUTH AND NATIVE CULTURE PROGRAM - WE HOSTIED OUR ANNUAL NATIVE GIRLS RETREAT IN JUNE 2016. WE BROUGHT THREE NATIVE YOUTH TO AN EVENT AT THE WHITE HOUSE: "Young Women Leading the Way: Breaking Barriers for Girls and by Girls" WE ALSO COLLABORATED WITH A CALL TO MEN TO FACILITATE THEIR LIVE RESPECT CURRICULUM WITH NATIVE BOYS IN A LOCAL SCHOOL. 184181 PUBLIC AWARENESS - WE CO-SPONSORED THE ACTION DAY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AT THE STATE CAPITOL, TO RAISE VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN. WE CO-SPONSORED A MARCH FOR MURDERED AND MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN, WHERE WE BROUGHT OUR SOLIDARITY SHAWLS TO RAISE AWARENESS. ADDITIONALLY, WE BROUGHT OUR SOLIDARITY SHAWLS TO SEVERAL EVENTS AND POW WOWS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN AND GIRLS. 94881 MEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH - OUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 67 MEMBERS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS WE PROVIDED QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: NISSWA, PRAIRIE ISLAND, BOIS FORTE, AND SHAKOPEE. WE ALSO PROVIDED ONGOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH TO OUR MEMBERS THROUGH OUR LISTSERV, EMAIL, TELEPHONE AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS. 558123 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X The Organization 6516464800 1619 DAYTON AVENUE No 202 ST PAUL MN 55104 ARLENE DOWNWIND WHITE CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ESTHER HUMPHREY CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCIA KITTO CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LORRAINE WHITE CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATERI O'KEEFE CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCY HART CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH CURTISS KEEPER OF TRADITIONAL WAYS 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROSE KRAMER KEEPER OF RECORDS 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIDGET SAICE-CHILDS KEEPER OF FINANCES 1.00 X X 0 0 0 NICOLE MATTHEWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 74258 0 14571 74258 0 14571 0 0 0 0 0 566899 1827 568726 TRAININGS 900099 23956 23956 23956 592682 23956 0 0 88830 54755 34075 271823 211777 60046 59031 44315 14716 35797 26514 9283 906 671 235 43403 32147 11256 19274 14276 4998 10437 7731 2706 47953 35517 12436 122548 90767 31781 12010 8895 3115 971 719 252 5187 3842 1345 2068 1532 536 SUPPLIES 20825 15425 5400 EQUIPMENT RENTAL, MAINT 6069 4495 1574 MISCELLANEOUS 4186 3101 1085 FOOD 1820 1348 472 400 296 104 753538 558123 195415 0 49687 23441 243619 107528 2600 1973 5452 11080 23162 13998 14351 9164 315709 153186 23631 25734 12410 8640 36041 34374 X 268657 108680 11011 10132 279668 118812 315709 153186 -160856 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 774198 695356 488813 650225 568726 3177318 774198 695356 488813 650225 568726 3177318 332021 2845297 330 70 400 3177718 142593 0.89540 0.87430 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 23162 13998 9164 9164 CAPITAL LEASE PAYABLE 8640 8640 X 592682 0 592682 0 592682 753538 0 753538 0 753538 Part X, Line 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM MINNESOTA INCOME TAX. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER REVIEW THE 990 FORM PREPARED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEND THE 990 FORM TO THE BOARD MEMBERS/CIRCLE KEEPERS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING. AT THE BOARD MEETING THE TREASURER PRESENTS THE 990 TO THE BOARD MEMBERS WHO VOTE TO APPROVE THE 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD REQUESTS THAT BOARD MEMBERS/CIRCLE KEEPERS DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND IF APPROPRIATE, RECUSE THEMSELVES, BEFORE A VOTE IS TAKEN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The executive director reviews compensation data for all positions of the organization gathered from statewide American Indian organizations and subsequently shares that information with the Board of Directors. The latest comparability study was conducted for all positions in 2010, and for the Executive Director in 2011. The board of directors approves the salary of the executive director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.