named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Canoe Traditions
Promotes the revitalization and preservation of traditional canoe practices to affirm cultural identity and community connection.
Health Systems Transformation
Works with Indigenous nations to reclaim health and wellness systems to address health inequities.
Restoring Balance
Focuses on uplifting Indigenous-led systems transformation for climate and health solutions.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Indigenous Seed Sovereignty & Rematriation 2 activities
- Backbone support for the Restoring Balance CollaborativeProvided backbone organizational support for the Restoring Balance Collaborative for three years, cultivating global relationships, fostering multidirectional learning, and uplifting Indigenous agency to address climate and health needs in Indigenous communities.
- Supporting Indigenous Climate and Health InitiativesServed as the backbone organization for the Restoring Balance Collaborative for three years, cultivating global relationships, fostering multidirectional learning, and uplifting Indigenous agency to address climate and health needs of Indigenous communities.
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Member-Focused Digital & Print Archives 2 activities
- Maintaining an Archive of ResourcesMaintains a publicly accessible archive of publications, resources, and tools on its website.
- Public archive of resources and toolsMaintains a publicly accessible archive of publications, resources, and tools on its website.
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Indigenous Storytelling & Media Production 2 activities
- Preserving Traditional Canoe PracticesSupports the revitalization and preservation of traditional canoe practices, focusing on traditional voyaging and mātangirua (sailing outrigger canoes).
- Support for traditional canoe practices and voyagingSupported the revitalization and preservation of traditional canoe practices, with a focus on traditional voyaging and mātangirua (sailing outrigger canoes).
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Geographic Expansion and Operations Management 1 activity
- Service to tribes and tribal organizationsServed tribes and tribal organizations in Arizona starting in 2007, expanding operations to the U.S. and Pacific Islands within three years.
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Carbon Sequestration through Ecosystem Restoration 1 activity
- Transition and continuation through the Restoring Balance CollaborativeOfficially ceased operations and sunset on September 22, 2025, with its work continuing through the relaunch of the Restoring Balance Collaborative, a global practice community focused on Indigenous land and water stewardship.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$612K
Contributions & grants$609K100%
Program service revenue$3K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$469K
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$114K
Grants paid out$50K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$225K
Cash$93K
Investments$0
Liabilities$56K
Net assets$169K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +84.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleena M Kawe | President and CEO | 25 | $95K |
board members · 4
- John R Lewis — Director
- Karen Francis-Begay — Secretary
- Rebecca Tsosie — Director
- Todd Francis — Treasurer
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Restoring Balance Collaborative Partner — Red Star International served as the backbone organization for the Restoring Balance Collaborative, supporting its global network and mission.
- Restoring Balance Collaborative Partner — Served as the backbone for this collaborative for three years; the collaborative will continue the organization's work.
- Restoring Balance Collaborative Partner — The organization's transformational work will continue through the relaunch of this global practice community and learning space.
- Restoring Balance Collaborative Partner — The organization's work will continue through the relaunch of this global practice community and learning space.