EIN 30-0086748

Nkwusm

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
State
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-07-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Nkwusm's mission involves ensuring the continuation of the Salish language by operating as a K-8 school that teaches public school subjects in the Salish language through a culturally relevant curriculum. The institute aims to holistically preserve the language and perpetuate the Salish tribal way of life and world view by recreating the process of passing the Salish language from parent to child and elder to youth.
Total revenues
$1,113,780
2023
Total expenses
$1,128,115
2023
Total assets
$1,514,136
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at Nkwusm

Recreating the process of passing the salish language from parent to child, elder to youth, in an effort to holistically preserve the language, perpetuating the salish tribal way of life and world view.
Revitalizing traditional practices coinciding with the seasonal movements of the bitterroot salish and qlispe.

Who funds Nkwusm

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
First Nations Development InstituteEconomic Development$80,000
The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004General$25,000
First Nations Development InstituteEconomic Development$20,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Nkwusm

NameTitleCompensation
Steve ArcaChair$0
Melanie SandovalSecretary / Director$0
Kelly Rose O'BennickTreasurer / Vice - Chair$0
Chaney BellBoard Chair$0
Chelle BrownSecretary$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Nkwusm

RevenuesFYE 07/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,033,974
Program services$77,180
Investment income and dividends$206
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$760
Net income from gaming activities$420
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,240
Total revenues$1,113,780

Form 990s for Nkwusm

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-072024-06-17990View PDF
2022-072023-06-15990View PDF
2021-072022-04-07990View PDF
2020-072021-06-15990View PDF
2019-072020-08-10990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004
August 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from First Nations Development Institute
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 5
Arlee, MT 59821
Metro area
Missoula, MT
County
Lake County, MT
Website URL
nkwusm.com/beginnings 
Phone
(406) 726-5050
IRS details
EIN
30-0086748
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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