NORTH AMERICAN TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS

As filed

Subsection

03

NTEE code

K30

Classification

1200

Street

920 E LAKE ST

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

• Indigenous Food AccessThe Indigenous Food Access program at North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) has made significant progress in enhancing access to healthy Indigenous foods and building capacity for Tribal kitchens over the past year. 1. Capacity Building for Tribal Kitchens: The program successfully provided technical assistance and resources to 10 Tribal kitchens, analyzing their capacity to improve their operations and expand their offerings. This included training on food safety, menu planning, and sourcing local Indigenous ingredients, as well as comprehensive lists of equipment needed to prepare these foods and links to purchase this equipment. The objective of this initiative is to strengthen the capacity of Tribal kitchens to provide nutritious meals that reflect Indigenous culinary traditions, ultimately promoting food sovereignty within their communities. 2. Community Events and Food Distribution: Over the past year, the program organized 15 community events focused on food access, including harvest festivals and cooking demonstrations. These events attracted around 600 participants, fostering community engagement and awareness of Indigenous food systems. Additionally, the program facilitated the distribution of over 2,000 pounds of locally sourced Indigenous foods to families in need, addressing food insecurity within the community. The long-term goal is to create a sustainable food network that ensures all community members have access to healthy Indigenous foods. 3. Educational Workshops: The program conducted 12 educational workshops aimed at teaching community members about traditional food preparation, foraging, and the nutritional benefits of Indigenous foods. Approximately 180 participants attended these workshops, which emphasized hands-on learning and cultural connection. The objective is to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to reclaim their food heritage and make informed dietary choices that support their health and well-being.Through these accomplishments, the Indigenous Food Access program has effectively advanced NATIFS' mission of promoting food sovereignty, enhancing access to healthy Indigenous foods, and revitalizing cultural practices, ultimately contributing to the health and resilience of Native communities.

  Expenses $946,106 · Grants $557 · Revenue $2,000

• Education TeamThe Education team at North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) has made significant strides in promoting Indigenous foodways education and cultural preservation over the past year. 1. Curriculum Development: The team successfully developed and implemented 15 culturally relevant lesson plans focused on Indigenous food systems, traditional knowledge, and sustainable practices. These materials were created in collaboration with Indigenous knowledge bearers and are now available for public use on our website. The objective of this initiative is to enhance educational resources for Indigenous youth and educators, fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous foodways. 2. Workshops and Training Sessions: Over the past year, the Education team organized over 20 workshops and training sessions, reaching more than 250 participants, including Indigenous youth, community members, and educators. These sessions provided hands-on learning experiences in traditional food preparation, foraging, and cooking techniques. Notably, the team hosted a successful series of workshops, which resulted in a 30% increase in participant engagement compared to the previous year. The long-term goal is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to reclaim their food heritage and promote food sovereignty within their communities. 3. Partnerships with Educational Institutions: The team established partnerships with educational institutions, integrating Indigenous food systems content into their curricula. This collaboration has resulted in the inclusion of Indigenous food education in at least 5 classrooms, benefiting an estimated 300 students. Additionally, the Education team conducted training sessions for educators to equip them with the tools needed to effectively teach Indigenous foodways. The objective is to create a sustainable model for incorporating Indigenous knowledge into formal education, ensuring that future generations are connected to their cultural heritage.Through these accomplishments, the Education team has effectively advanced NATIFS' mission of promoting Indigenous foodways education, facilitating food access, and revitalizing ancestral knowledge, ultimately contributing to the health and well-being of Native communities.

  Expenses $201,906 · Grants $156 · Revenue $3,244

• Expansion of the Indigenous Food LabThe expansion of the Indigenous Food Lab (IFL) in Minneapolis and the establishment of new locations in Montana have yielded significant accomplishments in promoting Indigenous culinary traditions and enhancing food access within Native communities. 1. Objective and Long-Term Goals: The primary objective of expanding the IFL is to enhance access to Indigenous culinary education and resources, empowering individuals to reclaim their food heritage. In the short term, the goal is to provide training and support to at least 500 individuals annually, equipping them with the skills needed to prepare traditional Indigenous foods. The long-term goal is to establish a sustainable network of Indigenous Food Labs across multiple locations, including Montana, that serve as hubs for culinary training, cultural education, and community engagement. This initiative aims to promote food sovereignty and improve overall health and well-being within Native communities. 2. Estimated Impact: While exact figures may vary, it is estimated that the expansion of the IFL will result in a 40% increase in the number of individuals trained in Indigenous culinary practices over the next year. Furthermore, the establishment of a new location in Montana is projected to reach an additional 300 clients annually, significantly broadening the impact of the program. Through these accomplishments, the expansion of the Indigenous Food Lab has effectively advanced NATIFS' mission of promoting Indigenous foodways education, enhancing food access, and revitalizing cultural practices, ultimately contributing to the health and resilience of Native communities.

  Expenses $139,582

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

• 2024

  Revenue

  $6,255,978

  Expenses

  $1,894,288

  Contributions

  $6,228,848

  Grants paid

  $713

• 2023

  Revenue

  $3,456,242

  Expenses

  $4,001,578

  Contributions

  $2,701,505

  Grants paid

  $77,681

• 2022

  Revenue

  $1,648,068

  Expenses

  $4,106,527

  Contributions

  $1,442,050

  Grants paid

  $103

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

• 2021 · 990

  Revenue

  $5,059,277

  Expenses

  $1,911,083

  Assets (EOY)

  $5,855,990

• 2020 · 990

  Revenue

  $1,878,725

  Expenses

  $1,239,881

  Assets (EOY)

  $2,609,148

• 2019 · 990

  Revenue

  $1,769,984

  Expenses

  $175,492

  Assets (EOY)

  $1,951,565

• 2018 · 990

  Revenue

  $386,788

  Expenses

  $118,417

  Assets (EOY)

  $328,283

• 2017 · 990-EZ

  Revenue

  $130,644

  Expenses

  $70,732

  Assets (EOY)

  $70,576

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Grants made

• World Central Kitchen

  $50,000

  2023 · To provide meals in crisis situations

• Red Cloud School

  $26,678

  2023 · Kitchen Equipment

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

• FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

  $3,048,550

  2024 · For grant recipient's exempt purposes

• NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR

  $205,000

  2024 · HUMAN SERVICES

• SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION

  $125,125

  2023 · MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, OR OTHER PURPOSES

• CEDAR STREET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC

  $110,000

  2024 · GENERAL

• MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION

  $102,000

  2023 · HEALTH, DONOR-ADVISED, HEALTH

• NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR

  $65,000

  2023 · HUMAN SERVICES

• MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION

  $52,000

  2024 · DONOR ADVISED, HEALTH

• VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM

  $51,000

  2022 · FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

• COMMUNITY SERVICES UNLIMITED

  $50,000

  2022 · FISCAL SPONSORSHIP

• LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION

  $40,000

  2023 · SEE PART IV

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

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