2016-10-12T12:13:20-05:00 2015-12-31 390758449 Wipfli LLP 1502 London Road Suite 200 Duluth MN 55812 990 2015-01-01 201421325 MINNESOTA INDIAN WOMENS SEXUAL ASSAULT COALITION MINN 6516464800 1619 DAYTON AVENUE No 202 ST PAUL MN 55104 NICOLE MATTHEWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6516464800 2016-08-31 1 DEBORAH MEDLIN P00020263 2187224705 2016-08-31 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z X NICOLE MATTHEWS 1619 DAYTON AVENUE No 202 ST PAUL MN 55104 670270 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 488813 650225 29954 20045 0 0 0 0 518767 670270 0 0 0 0 325647 348714 0 0 0 308796 247854 634443 596568 -115676 73702 241137 315709 35171 36041 205966 279668 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 218111 20045 EDUCATION AND TRAINING - PROVIDED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN MINNESOTA AND NATIONALLY TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND SEX TRAFFICKING AGAINST AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE WOMEN AND CHILDREN, AND TO ENHANCE TRIBAL, STATE AND FEDERAL RESPONSE TO SUCH VIOLENCE. WE HELD ONE STATEWIDE CONFERENCE ON THE LEECH LAKE RESERVATION, WHERE APPROXIMATELY 100 PEOPLE WERE EDUCATED ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND SEX TRAFFICKING AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN. WE CONDUCTED 6 TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SITE VISITS TO THE FOLLOWING TRIBAL COMMUNITIES: LOWER BRULE, PASCUA YAQUI, KODIAK ISLAND, SAINT PAUL ISLAND, STANDING ROCK SIOUX, AND THE MANDAN, HIDATSA, ARIKIRA NATION. IN ADDITION, WE CONDUCTED ONE NEW GRANTEE ORIENTATION FOR OVW TSASP GRANTEES, AND TWO 40-HOUR SEXUAL ASSAULT ADVOCACY TRAININGS. APPROXIMATELY 20 WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS TO OVER 500 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. NATIVE YOUTH AND CULTURE PROGRAM, WHICH INVOLVED HOSTING OUR ANNUAL NATIVE GIRLS RETREAT WITH 20 NATIVE GIRLS FROM VARIOUS TRIBAL AND URBAN COMMUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE HELD OUR ANNUAL POW WOW IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE. IN ADDITION, OUR BOARD MEMBERS/CIRCLE KEEPERS BROUGHT OUR SOLIDARITY SHAWLS TO SEVERAL COMMUNITY POW WOW'S TO RAISE AWARENESS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN. 143953 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 TWO EVENTS IN SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY AND SPOKE ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN. 74157 MEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH - OUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES 67 MEMBERS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS WE PROVIDED QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND ONE VISIONING MEETING AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: NISSWA, SAINT PAUL, BEMIDJI, GRANITE FALLS, AND MORTON. WE ALSO PROVIDED ONGOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH TO OUR MEMBERS THROUGH OUR LISTSERV, EMAIL, TELEPHONE AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS. 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 TWO EVENTS IN SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY AND SPOKE ABOUT VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN. 436221 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 9 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 KEEPER OF TRADITIONAL WAYS 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHAR LEE KEEPER OF RECORDS 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARILYN WESTBROOK KEEPER OF FINANCES 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROSE KRAMER CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCIA KITTO CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SARAH CURTISS CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RENE ANN GOODRICH CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARCY HART CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 VICKI FINEDAY CIRCLE KEEPER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE MATTHEWS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 72258 0 9238 72258 0 9238 0 0 0 0 0 444594 205631 650225 TRAININGS 900099 20045 20045 20045 670270 20045 0 0 81496 49821 31675 189742 147905 41837 52154 39079 13075 25322 18485 6837 35134 25648 9486 42190 30799 11391 9119 6657 2462 39645 28941 10704 89709 65487 24222 7022 5126 1896 1296 946 350 4378 3196 1182 1849 1350 499 SUPPLIES 8920 6511 2409 MISCELLANEOUS 3742 2730 1012 FOOD 3606 2632 974 EQUIPMENT RENTAL, MAINT 1244 908 336 596568 436221 160347 0 184350 49687 31415 243619 3325 2600 7480 5452 23162 8811 14567 14351 241137 315709 19592 23631 15579 12410 35171 36041 X 205966 268657 11011 205966 279668 241137 315709 73702 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 625126 774198 695356 488813 650225 3233718 625126 774198 695356 488813 650225 3233718 404697 2829021 120 330 70 520 1537 1537 3235775 158082 0.87430 0.93190 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 23162 8811 14351 14351 CAPITAL LEASE PAYABLE 12410 12410 X 670270 0 670270 0 670270 596568 0 596568 0 596568 Part X, Line 2: Income Taxes - The financial statements do not include a provision for income taxes because the Organization is a tax exempt organization. However, income derived from activities, if any, not directly related to the Organization's tax-exempt purpose would be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The Organization's tax years prior to 2012 are closed for examination by the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 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.