2024-11-11T22:20:33-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 880910186 MUWEKMA OHLONE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION MUWE 6503526321 2570 N 1st St 2nd Floor 106 San Jose CA 95131 Daniel Olstein Treasurer 6503526321 2024-10-14 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X www.muwekmafoundation.org X X 188679 X 188679 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 188679 0 0 0 25312 0 0 3403 28715 159964 64747 0 224711 64747 224711 0 0 0 0 64747 224711 0 0 64747 224711 Founded in 2021, we collaborate with Muwekma tribal members and allies to advance the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe's goals of resilience, cultural revitalization, community education, and efforts for access, ownership, and stewardship of ancestral lands. Community Education and Cultural Preservation. Our community education program aimed to increase public awareness and appreciation of Muwekma history, current priorities, and opportunities for support. Key activities and accomplishments included: 1) NUMU Exhibit Collaboration: NUMU collaborated with the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, San Jose State University, and Mosaic America on this art exhibition (Reclamation: Aboriginal Ancestral Homeland of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe), featuring photography of their aboriginal ancestral homeland by Tribal Photographer Kike Arnal. Visitors explored the Mosaic Atlas Cultural Mapping Project, which is an interactive map highlighting places of significance to local indigenous peoples and other regional cultural groups. 2) Public Institution Partnerships: Collaborated with public and private institutions to: a. Host presentations and implement land acknowledgements b. Establish and maintain Muwekma native gardens c. Organize exhibits showcasing Muwekma culture and history d. Conduct flag-raising ceremonies e. Rename spaces in partnership with the Tribe 3) Educational Research: Developed and delivered educational materials about Muwekma history and culture. 4) Digital Presence: Enhanced online resources to provide accessible information about the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe. This program has significantly increased public engagement with Muwekma history and culture, enhancing the Tribe's visibility and fostering stronger partnerships with educational and cultural institutions. We have a total of 3087 individuals on our mailing list. 96958 0 Organizational Development and Capacity Building 1) Strategic Plan Development and Adoption: Completed development of a a comprehensive 3-year strategic plan (2023-2025) prioritizing organizational effectiveness. Key priorities: a. Develop Organization: Design programs aligned with tribal priorities, create associated fundraising plans, and refine strategic guides (mission, vision, tribal needs assessment, values statement, theory of change). b. Increase Capacity: Recruit Executive Director, additional staff, contractors, board members, and volunteers, with emphasis on tribal member recruitment. Strengthen governance systems and deepen connection between the Tribe and MOPF. c. Strengthen Partnerships: Form relationships with funders and conservation organizations, effectively engage with supportive allies. 2) Fundraising and Financial Planning: Raised seed funding for 2024 initiatives, including Hiring interim and permanent Executive Director, administrative support, providing stipends for tribal members, engaging executive recruiter services and hiring a grant writer. 3) Leadership Transition: Secured an Interim Executive Director Launched permanent Executive Director hiring process 4) Grant Writing and Capacity Building: Initiated grant writing efforts to secure additional funding. Focused on building internal capacity to manage future growth and investments. This program laid the foundation for our organization's future success, benefiting the entire Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and positioning us for greater impact in the coming years. 70410 19273 Theory of Change and Program Development: In 2023, we focused on developing our Theory of Change and establishing core programs in collaboration with tribal members. This foundational work will guide our future activities and ensure alignment with tribal priorities. 1) Vision: We envision a future where the Muwekma people: Have reestablished our sacred connection to our ancestral land and utas warep (steward the land-base where we have always been). Live on land with hiswee síi (clean water), clean air, and healthy soil. Awaken, practice, and protect our 'innu heeme (culture), noonokma (languages), and yissa (dancing) on the land. Honor mak muwekmakus (our ancestors) through mak 'ukseeree (our work). Are tasukne (recognized as sovereign) and treated with dignity and 'uni (respect). Challenge: For generations, Muwekma tribal members have faced disenfranchisement, marginalization, and housing and economic instability, furthering historic trauma and cultural genocide. To achieve our vision of 'iskaanesin mak Muwekma (resilience of our People), resources and time are needed to enable strategic partnerships with those who have the desire and resources to support our collective vision. Core Strategies: Provide resources and opportunities to the Tribe and tribal members which support resilience, including stipends, employment, education, connection, land access, and tribal land ownership. Establish collaborations with agencies, foundations, and community members to secure resources that advance the Muwekma Tribe's vision and goals. Based on this Theory of Change, we developed three core programs: Cultural Revitalization: Objective: Enhance the connection of tribal members to their culture, tribe, history, and each other. Activities planned: Facilitate transmission of Chochenyo language skills, Support traditional dance practices, Provide resources for regalia making, Preserve and teach traditional songs Community Education: Objective: Increase public awareness and appreciation of Muwekma history, current priorities, and opportunities for support. Activities planned: Collaborate with institutions for presentations and land acknowledgements, Establish and maintain Muwekma native gardens, Organize exhibits and cultural events, Implement flag-raising ceremonies and space renaming initiatives Tribal Village and Land Access: Objective: Secure ancestral lands for a tribal village and establish land access agreements. Activities planned: Identify and secure a site for a tribal village with essential infrastructure, Negotiate land access agreements within tribal territory, Develop protocols for cultural activities, environmental stewardship, and resource gathering, Secure access to land and spaces for gatherings, ceremonies, and cultural practices These programs, developed through collaborative efforts with tribal members, provide a comprehensive framework for advancing the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe's goals of resilience, cultural revitalization, and land stewardship. They will guide our future activities and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with tribal priorities and maximizing our impact. 3600 0 19273 Charlene Nijmeh Board President 5 0 Aaron Hebert Board Secretary 10 0 Daniel Olstein Board Treasurer 5 0 Michael V Wilcox Board member 5 0 Alan Leventhal Board Member 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CA Daniel Olstein 222 High Street Palo Alto CA 94301 6503526321 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 0 65425 188679 254104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 65425 188679 254104 117712 136392 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 254104 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^To Detail Later;3403^Total;3403^