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MIP Score

36

Science & Tech
Astronomy Research

Native Skywatchers Incorporated

Mission

Native Skywatchers is an initiative aimed at remembering and revitalizing Indigenous star and earth knowledge. It focuses on inspiring cultural pride among Indigenous youth, improving educational inequities, and fostering community wellness through a deepened understanding of both the cosmos and earthly relationships. The initiative conducts indigenous astronomy revitalization efforts, beginning with the Ojibwe and D/Lakota communities, and invites people to participate in building a community around native star knowledge.

Basic Information

Tax-Exempt

Address

17101 76th Pl N, Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55311

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Founded in

2023

EIN

81-2015231

Total Assets

$89.77 thousand

UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

At a Glance

Kapemni Dance Bell Museum

Kapemni Dance Bell Museum

Experience the Magic... Kapemni Dance Animation at the Bell Museum where Indigenous astronomy is expressed through storytelling and immersive art.

We Are Stardust - Mankato

We Are Stardust - Mankato

Native Skywatchers collaborates with the Mankato Area Public Schools to support native students in exploring their relationship with the stars.

Ocean Voices, Sea and Stars

Ocean Voices, Sea and Stars

Collaboration with the Volcano School of the Arts and Sciences that teaches students to create digital narratives at the intersection of science, art, and culture.

Impact Stats

17

Years of Service

Seventeen Years of Indigenous Astronomy Revitalization

For 17 years, Native Skywatchers has led efforts to revive indigenous astronomy knowledge in local communities.

Our Programs

Native Skywatchers - Heising Simons Three-Year Initiative

Native Skywatchers - Heising Simons Three-Year Initiative

Indigenous Ecosystem Learning, bringing together Indigenous and NASA expertise.

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South High School-We are Stardust-Year 1

South High School-We are Stardust-Year 1

Celestial performance design students create digital performances at the intersection of science, art, and culture.

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Native Skywatchers-Ocean Voices-Year 1

Native Skywatchers-Ocean Voices-Year 1

Students create digital narratives at the intersection of science, art, and culture.

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MIP Score (Beta)

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Overall Score

36

42

/100

Program Expense Ratio

100.00%

20

/20

Program Revenue Growth

0.00%

2

/20

Leverage Ratio

0.2122

14

/20

Working Capital Ratio

0.3312

4

/20

Fundraising Efficiency

0

2

/20

Latest Filing Data: Form 990

Fiscal Year:2023

Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

Financial Details

Revenue

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants212.2K99.98%
Program Services00.00%
Investment Income00.00%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
Other Notable Sources340.02%
Total Revenue212.2K100.00%