named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Niamuck Acquisition and Stewardship Fund (ASF)
Provides flexible funding to rapidly acquire and steward culturally significant lands for the Shinnecock Nation, enabling timely responses to land sales and supporting due diligence, legal processes, and long-term conservation planning.
Sillerman Property Acquisition and Restoration
Effort to acquire and restore a 15-acre parcel adjacent to the Sugar Loaf site through a partnership with the Peconic Land Trust, involving demolition of structures, removal of invasive species, and reestablishment of native maritime grassland ecosystems.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Land Acquisition and Conservation Easements 1 activity
- Acquisition and preservation of sacred Indigenous landsProtects, preserves, and purchases burial sites and culturally significant lands for the Shinnecock Nation and neighboring Indigenous communities through targeted land acquisition and conservation efforts, including stewardship of ancestral sites on Long Island.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Land reclamation and ecological restorationConducts land surveys, environmental assessments, and ecological restoration—including invasive species removal, soil stabilization, and native plantings—to reclaim and sustainably manage culturally significant Shinnecock lands, such as the Sillerman property and areas within the Sugar Loaf corridor.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocacy for Native American burial site protection and legal reformAdvocates for the establishment of a Native American Burial Site Review Committee, legal penalties for disturbing unmarked graves, and implementation of a formal legal process in New York State to protect Indigenous burial sites and respond to discoveries of human remains.
- Integration of land justice into religious institutional planningSupports religious communities in incorporating principles of land justice into their property planning and mission frameworks, promoting ethical stewardship and reconciliation.
- Rejection of the Doctrine of DiscoveryCenters the rejection of the Doctrine of Discovery in all organizational work, ensuring that foundational colonial doctrines are explicitly repudiated in the context of land justice and cultural preservation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$40K97%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$60K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$92K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$92K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELA TROGE | PRESIDENT | 5 | $22K |
| DENISE SILVA DENNIS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $9K |
| REBECCA GENIA | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | $9K |
| HOLLY HAILE THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | $9K |
| JENNIFER CUFFEE WILSON | TREASURER | 5 | $6K |
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition — Member of a coalition working to dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery through Christian discipleship and Indigenous leadership.
- Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery Partner — Collaborates to challenge the Doctrine of Discovery, particularly its use by the Christian Church to justify harm on Indigenous lands.
- Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Partner — Partners in service and advocacy efforts focused on care for creation, justice, and support for vulnerable communities.
- Land Justice Futures Partner — Partners to support land justice initiatives and help communities incorporate justice into land stewardship planning.
- Land Justice Futures Partner — Works together to help religious communities integrate land justice into their property and mission planning.
- Land Trust Alliance Network — Member of a national network that strengthens land conservation efforts across America.
- Peconic Land Trust Partner — Collaborates on the acquisition, restoration, and stewardship of Shinnecock sacred land in the Town of Southampton.
- Peconic Land Trust Partner — Transferring the Sillerman property to Niamuck Land Trust as part of a land reparation effort.
- SHINNECOCK NATION Government — Conducts activities on the traditional homelands of the Shinnecock Nation.
- Shinnecock Community Partner — Primary community partner in land reclamation and stewardship efforts.
- Shinnecock Graves Protection Warrior Society Partner — Works together to protect and preserve sacred burial sites on Long Island and ensure respectful reburial of remains.
- Shinnecock Indian Nation Partner — Collaborates on matters related to ancestral land stewardship and cultural preservation in the Town of Southampton.
- Shinnecock Nation Graves Protection Warrior Society Partner — Founding group of the Niamuck Land Trust, composed of members who established the organization to protect Indigenous burial and culturally significant sites.
- Town of Southampton Government — Purchasing development rights from Niamuck Land Trust to support land acquisition financing.
strategies · 5
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.
- Cultural Education Integrated with Land Stewardship 33 orgsmethodology: cultural_education_based_stewardshipBy integrating cultural education and ceremony with land preservation, we strengthen community ties to ancestral lands, because education rooted in tradition fosters long-term stewardship and intergenerational responsibility.shared approach: Indigenous-Led Stewardship →
- Indigenous-Led Land Stewardship and Governance 33 orgsmethodology: indigenous_led_conservationBy centering Indigenous leadership and ancestral knowledge in land conservation and decision-making, we protect sacred sites and restore self-determination, because Indigenous-led governance ensures culturally grounded, ecologically sustainable stewardship.shared approach: Indigenous-Led Stewardship →
- Land Back as Land Justice 33 orgsmethodology: land_backBy returning land to Indigenous nations through acquisition and reclamation, we advance justice and repair historical harm, because concrete land return—beyond symbolism—enables cultural continuity, sovereignty, and ecological healing.shared approach: Indigenous-Led Stewardship →
- Landscape-Scale Ecological Connectivity 29 orgsmethodology: landscape_connectivityBy establishing contiguous protected areas, we enable coordinated ecological management, because connected landscapes support effective restoration, erosion control, and native species resilience.shared approach: Migratory Connectivity Conservation →
- Strategic Financing for Land Reclamationmethodology: strategic_financingBy using seed funding and creative financing—like development rights sales and private loans—we scale land reclamation efforts, because financial innovation enables rapid acquisition and structural removal to meet conservation goals.