irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $19KAssociation of Tribal Archives Libraries and Museums
- #2 $0Cloudsplitter Foundation Restricted to new facilities
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums
Program supporting tribal cultural institutions through collaboration and resource sharing, focused on preservation and exhibition of Native American heritage.
Educational Outreach
Production and distribution of educational materials, charts, and publications on Haudenosaunee history, culture, and contributions to democracy and environmental stewardship.
Traditional Arts & Craft Preservation
Exhibits and educational programming centered on Haudenosaunee arts, including wampum-making, beadwork, drum-making, and traditional storytelling.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 2 activities
- Host cultural and educational programsHosts storytelling lectures, summer camps, educational visits, and college-level history and anthropology classes at the cultural center to teach Haudenosaunee traditions and contemporary realities. The center serves as a cultural space for Native individuals from Akwesasne, Kahnawake, Kanesatake, Oneida, and Onondaga to reaffirm their cultural identity.
- Partner with tribal cultural organizations to support arts and cultureOperates a program in partnership with the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums to support arts and culture initiatives within Haudenosaunee communities.
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Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
- Curate and maintain museum collection of Haudenosaunee/Iroquois cultural artifactsOperates a cultural center that curates and displays a permanent collection of over 3,000 pre-contact and post-contact artifacts, including pottery, tools, beadwork, feathered headgear, clothing, and regional archaeological finds such as the Silver Lake pottery bowl and a dugout canoe from Lake Placid. The collection, established over fifty years ago, is housed in a facility expanded to approximately 80 feet by 20 feet and accessible to the public Tuesday through Sunday during peak months and by appointment.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Host educational exhibitions and art displaysHosts temporary and permanent exhibitions featuring the work of David Kanietakeron Fadden and other artists, including a solo art exhibition from February 7 to 28, 2020, and displays of recently produced paintings and over 700 black and white drawings by John Fadden. The center also produces and exhibits educational charts, diagrams, and visual materials created by multiple generations of the Fadden family.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Operate gift shop selling traditional cultural itemsOperates a gift shop offering traditional and cultural items such as Mohawk baskets, beadwork, silver jewelry, and acrylic paintings, supporting cultural expression and economic activity.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Display wampum belts and strings representing Haudenosaunee governanceDisplays a wampum belt replica with fifty strings symbolizing the fifty chieftainship positions of the Haudenosaunee Grand Council, illustrating the structure and principles of the Great Law, along with traditional wampum strings representing the individual nations of the Six Nations Confederacy.
- Produce and display educational materials on Haudenosaunee culture and historyProduces and displays educational resources including pictographic story belts, such as the 75-foot-long belt depicting the formation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and educational charts on Haudenosaunee history, governance, and cultural contributions. Also maintains a permanent 'Contributions chart' highlighting Native American innovations in agriculture, medicine, and technology.
- Produce and distribute traditional handmade drumsProduces stretched rawhide drums using traditional methods and materials including deer and cow hides, displayed at the Six Nations Iroquois Museum and other locations. The drums are made using round pasteboard or wooden containers and metal support rims.
- Publish educational books and support artistic publicationsPublished the book "A Peacemaker for Warring Nations: The founding of the Iroquois League," illustrated by David Kanietakeron Fadden and written by Joseph Bruchac, and supports the use of Fadden family artwork in over 100 First Nations-focused publications by making drawings available and offering commissioned artwork for publication use.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants$86K91%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K7%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$34K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$566K
Cash$160K
Investments$95K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$565K
Liquid reserves61.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -49.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BRENDA LAFRANCE — SECRETARY
- CURTIS LAZORE — PRESIDENT
- DAVID R FADDEN — TREASURER
- JOHN LEFEBEVRE — VICE PRESIDE
- KAY OLAN — ASSISTANT SE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Akwesasne Partner — Indigenous community whose members regularly visit the center to engage with cultural programming.
- Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums Partner — Collaborates on arts and culture programming related to tribal archives, libraries, and museums.
- Brad Bonaparte Partner — Artist who created the Circle Wampum Replica for the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center.
- Clear Light Publishers Partner — Publishing partner for books on Iroquois culture, legends, and history.
- Cloudsplitter Foundation Funder — Provided restricted grant funding for the development of new facilities.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates on publications related to Haudenosaunee history and culture.
- David Kanietakeron Fadden Partner — Collaborated on the publication of a book featuring his artwork.
- Kahnawake Partner — Indigenous community whose members regularly visit the center to engage with cultural programming.
- Kanesatake Partner — Indigenous community whose members regularly visit the center to engage with cultural programming.
- Oneida Partner — Indigenous community whose members regularly visit the center to engage with cultural programming.
- Onondaga Partner — Indigenous community whose members regularly visit the center to engage with cultural programming.
- Robert “Bob” Gabor Partner — Contributed graphics to educational charts displayed at the center.
- Six Nations Iroquois Museum Partner — Hosts exhibits of drums made by Ray Fadden associated with the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center.
- Strand Center for the Arts Partner — Co-hosted David Kanietakeron Fadden's solo art exhibit at the Strand Center's gallery space
- Strand Center for the Arts Partner — Collaborated to host David Kanietakeron Fadden's solo art exhibition.
- Strand Center for the Arts Partner — Hosted the David Kanietakeron Fadden exhibit at its location and provided gallery space and operational support.
- Syracuse University Press Partner — Co-publisher of academic works on Haudenosaunee history and experiences.
- William “Bill” Loran Partner — Contributed graphics to educational charts displayed at the center.
strategies · 3
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.
- Amplifying Indigenous Voices Through Artistic Platformingmethodology: art-based cultural programmingBy showcasing solo exhibitions and artist-created works, the center advances cultural preservation and public understanding, because centering contemporary Indigenous artists validates living traditions and expands public narratives beyond historical stereotypes.
- Cultural Preservation Through Experiential Educationmethodology: culturally-responsive_educationBy integrating oral tradition, visual storytelling, and intergenerational art-making into educational programming, the center fosters deep cultural transmission, because experiential and multi-sensory engagement strengthens understanding and continuity of Haudenosaunee values and philosophies across generations.
- Sacred Symbolism and Architecture as Living Metaphormethodology: cultural-architecture-as-metaphorBy using traditional Haudenosaunee architecture and symbolic artifacts like wampum and story belts, the center embodies the political and spiritual principles of the Confederacy, because these forms serve as active, living representations of cultural unity, governance, and continuity.