irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $281KTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS AT THE MUTUM VILLAGE NIPEI SCHOOL.
- #2 $10KTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THE PRODUCTION OF THE MOTHER OF ALL FIGHTS DOCUMENTARY.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
BioLab Operations
Facilitates research and development of bioproducts derived from medicinal plants in Mutum, Brazil
Kaxinawá (Huni Kuin) Gardens
Supports regenerative agricultural practices among the Kaxinawá people in Brazil, launching in 2026
Relief Fund for Favelas
Provided emergency support to communities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic
Sacred Bridge Gathering
Cultural and spiritual exchange event between the Yawanawá and Tibetan communities, planned for New York in 2025
Yawanawá Medicinal Plant School
Supports the intergenerational transmission of Indigenous medicinal knowledge in Mutum, Brazil
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 2 activities
- Funding education, agroforestry, and healing sanctuary initiativesProvides grants to support education at Mutum Village Nipei School, an agroforestry cacao project at Jardins da Terra, and the Guananshe Healing Sanctuary to preserve Amazonian traditional knowledge.
- Providing emergency relief fundingDelivered relief funding during the COVID-19 pandemic to the Yawanawa Tribe in the Amazon and favelas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducting biolab research and product development in Mutum, BrazilOperates an ongoing biolab in Mutum, Brazil focused on research and development of medicinal plant-based products.
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Indigenous-Led Ecosystem Stewardship 1 activity
- Empowering Indigenous communities through regenerative practicesSupports Indigenous communities in the Amazon region by advancing regenerative land stewardship, preserving traditional knowledge, and strengthening cultural connections to nature.
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Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funding documentary film productionFinances the production of documentaries including "Mother of All Fights" and "Maps" to support cultural and environmental storytelling.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding environmental and community resilience projectsProvides grants for the Ceú do Mar Restoration Project and supports community resilience through initiatives like artesian wells in São Vicente Ferrer, Brazil.
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Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
- Operating a medicinal plant school and gardens in Mutum, BrazilRuns a medicinal plant school and expands medicinal gardens in Mutum, Brazil to support the transmission of Indigenous knowledge and traditional plant use.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Organizing cultural exchange gatheringsHosts and facilitates cross-cultural gatherings such as the Grandmothers Councils in Menla, New York and the Sacred Bridge Gathering in New York to foster spiritual and cultural exchange among Indigenous communities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Supporting Indigenous women and elder care initiativesSupported the ANMIGA Indigenous Women’s Project in Brazil and an elder care home in Rio Branco, Brazil.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$165K
Contributions & grants$165K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out$123K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$22K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -77.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN SCHAUWECKER | PRESIDENT | 1 | $6K |
board members · 1
- THOMAS SANDBICHLER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- ANMIGA Partner — Supported the ANMIGA Indigenous Women’s Project in Brazil.
- Associação de Proteção e Apoio Partner — Funds Ceú do Mar Restoration Project
- Guananshe Healing Sanctuary Partner — Funds preservation and presentation of Amazonian traditional knowledge
- Hopi Partner — Engaged in cultural exchange initiatives with the Hopi community.
- International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers Partner — Collaborates with the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers on cultural preservation and women's initiatives.
- Jardins da Terra Partner — Funds agroforestry cacao project
- Kogi Partner — Partnered with the Kogi community for gatherings and cultural exchanges.
- Mutum Village Nipei School Partner — Funds education for students
- Tibetans Partner — Co-organized the Sacred Bridge Gathering with Tibetan spiritual leaders for cross-cultural dialogue.
- Yawanawá Partner — Collaborates with the Yawanawá community on medicinal plant schools, relief funds, and cultural exchanges.
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.
- Community-Led Development with Long-Term Relationship Buildingmethodology: community-led_developmentBy supporting initiatives led by Indigenous communities and building long-term relationships, the organization ensures that development aligns with cultural heritage and environmental stewardship, because trust and community ownership lead to more sustainable and culturally appropriate outcomes.
- Holistic Community Partnership Modelmethodology: holistic_community_partnershipBy integrating cultural preservation, environmental conservation, and economic sustainability in partnership with Indigenous communities, the organization fosters resilient communities, because these elements are interdependent and mutually reinforcing in sustaining Indigenous ways of life.
- Integration of Ancestral Wisdom and Regenerative Practicesmethodology: ancestral_wisdom_integrationBy combining ancestral wisdom with innovative solutions, the organization supports regenerative land practices and cultural preservation, because traditional knowledge is essential for sustainable environmental stewardship and Indigenous sovereignty.
- Women-Centered Approach to Cultural Preservationmethodology: women-centered_cultural_preservationBy advancing women's initiatives as central to cultural preservation, the organization strengthens community resilience and supports Indigenous sovereignty, because women play a vital role in transmitting knowledge and leading sustainable development in many Indigenous societies.