irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $19KESTABLISHED AN ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM, CREATE A VIDEO AND PODCAST SERIES TO EDUCATE AND BRING AWARENESS TO HAUDENOSAUNEE MATRILINEALITY AND THE INFLUENCE OF INDIGENOUS WOMAN IN THE BEGINNINGS OF DEMOCRACY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Haudenosaunee & Indigenous Matrilineality Symposium
Annual academic and cultural symposium exploring Haudenosaunee matrilineal systems and their influence on democracy and Indigenous governance
Indigenous Women’s Voices
10-part video and podcast series amplifying the leadership, history, and contemporary issues of Indigenous women
Rekindling the Fire of Our Sisterhood
Annual gathering under the solar eclipse to strengthen bonds among Indigenous women through ceremony, storytelling, and cultural renewal
Rematriated Voices Screening Series
Public film screening events featuring Indigenous-made films, followed by panel discussions with cast and crew, held at WCNY PBS in Syracuse, NY
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Advancing public education on Haudenosaunee matrilineality and Indigenous contributions to democracyProduces academic symposia, public screenings, and educational content to increase public awareness of Haudenosaunee matrilineal systems and the historical influence of Indigenous women on democratic governance.
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Amplifying Indigenous women's leadership and visibility through public eventsCreates opportunities for Indigenous women to participate in public events and leadership platforms to increase representation, equity, and allyship.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Amplifying Indigenous youth water activismHighlights and supports the work of Indigenous youth water protectors, such as Autumn Peltier, to elevate their leadership and advocacy in environmental justice.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Organizing gatherings for Indigenous women focused on healing and wellnessHosts in-person and online Indigenous-only gatherings led by Indigenous women to restore individual, family, and community wellness and support healing from historical trauma caused by colonization and forced assimilation.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing video and podcast series amplifying Indigenous women's voicesCreates and distributes multimedia content, including a 9-part video series and podcast series, featuring stories of resilience, leadership, spirituality, and healing from Indigenous women to advance public education and cultural storytelling.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Sponsoring Indigenous women leaders across Turtle IslandOffers sponsorship opportunities to support the leadership development and initiatives of Indigenous women across North America.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Supporting Indigenous-led advocacy initiatives and diplomatic engagementsFacilitates high-level advocacy efforts including organizing a private audience between a First Nations delegation and Pope Francis, supporting symbolic rematriation actions, and advocating for the revocation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Producing wellness and empowerment content through Rematriation MagazinePublishes a beauty and wellness column titled "Indigenously, You" in Rematriation Magazine to promote self-empowerment and holistic well-being among Indigenous women.
- Supporting Indigenous solidarity actionsProvided support for a four-day fast conducted by Indigenous students from Cornell University as an act of solidarity with Palestine.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$530K
Contributions & grants$519K98%
Program service revenue$11K2%
Investment income$9250%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$615K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$199K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$231K
Cash$222K
Investments$0
Liabilities$361
Net assets$231K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE SCHENANDOAH | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $47K |
board members · 3
- CHELSEA SUNDAY — CHAIR
- CHRISTINA JIMERSON — TREASURER
- CHRISTINA PORTER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Afton P. Lewis Partner — New Media Creator for Rematriation, involved in editing the video series
- Anishinabek Nation Partner — Collaborates with Anishinabek Nation leadership, including youth water commissioner Autumn Peltier.
- Cornell University Partner — Supported Indigenous students from Cornell University in organizing a solidarity fast for Palestine.
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting Funder — Co-funder of the Indigenous Women’s Voices Series.
- Creatives Rebuild New York Artist Employment Program Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- Everson Museum of Art Partner — Michelle Schenandoah serves as a board member, indicating a formal institutional relationship.
- First Nations Delegation Partner — Supported a private audience between the delegation and Pope Francis at the Vatican.
- Flicker Fund Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- Haudenosaunee Partner — Collaborates with Haudenosaunee and other Indigenous communities in wellness gatherings and representation initiatives.
- Haudenosaunee External Relations Committee Partner — Collaborated to address Pope Francis and advocate for revocation of the Doctrine of Discovery.
- Indigenous Concepts Consulting Partner — Co-founded and operated jointly with Rematriation founder Michelle Schenandoah and advisor Neal Powless to provide consulting services through an Indigenous lens.
- Katsitsionni Fox Partner — Indigenous woman (Mohawk) serving as director and producer for Rematriation's video series
- LUSH Cosmetics Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- MIT SOLVE Partner — Partner organization through 2022 Solver Team and Fellow designation.
- Marie Cecile Dietlin Partner — Cinematographer for Rematriation's video series
- Michelle Schenandoah Partner — Indigenous woman (Oneida) serving as director and producer for Rematriation's video series
- Native American Music Awards (NAMMYS) Partner — Michelle Schenandoah served as a board member and helped establish the Native Music category in the GRAMMYS.
- Native Voices Rising Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- NoVo Foundation Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- Return to the Heart Foundation Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- Running Strong for American Indian Youth® Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- Seven Dancers Coalition Network — Michelle Schenandoah previously served as President of the Board of Directors for this nonprofit organization.
- Seventh Generation Fund Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- The Case for Reparations Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- The Sisterhood Partner — Indigenous women's spiritual and healing collective that is foundational to Rematriation's values and whose members include Rematriation's founder, board members, and staff.
- Thriving Women Partner — Grant partner supporting Rematriation's work.
- Vision Maker Media Funder — Provided funding for the Indigenous Women’s Voices Series.
- WCNY PBS Partner — Hosted the Rematriated Voices public screening event in collaboration with WCNY PBS.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Based Development Grounded in Indigenous Cosmologymethodology: Indigenous_cosmologyBy grounding environmental advocacy and organizational development in Indigenous cosmology and reciprocal responsibility to Mother Earth, the organization fosters sustainable change, because cultural continuity and spiritual practice are foundational to ecological and community well-being.
- Indigenous Women-Centered Leadership Developmentmethodology: women-centered_leadershipBy creating inclusive, sisterhood-based pathways for leadership, the organization advances equity and collective consciousness, because centering Indigenous women as knowledge holders and leaders strengthens cultural continuity and transforms global narratives on ecological and social justice.
- Indigenous-Led Storytelling for Healing and Cultural Reclamationmethodology: Indigenous-led_storytellingBy centering Indigenous women's voices through media, digital storytelling, and public dialogue, the organization fosters healing, resilience, and cultural continuity, because spiritually grounded narratives restore identity and advance social justice from an Indigenous worldview.
- Rematriation as Cultural and Ecological Restorationmethodology: rematriationBy practicing rematriation—through seed rematriation, wampum creation, and recentering matrilineal traditions—the organization restores relationships with the Earth and Indigenous knowledge systems, because cultural reclamation rooted in Earth-centered, feminine principles enables collective healing and ecological balance.