2025-11-17T11:32:56-08:00 2024-12-31 770555277 Benedetti & Associates CPA Inc 2151 S College Dr Suite 101 Santa Maria CA 93455 990 2024-01-01 841709436 NORTHERN CHUMASH TRIBAL COUNCIL NORT 7605493532 PO BOX 6533 LOS OSOS CA 93412 VIOLET SAGE WALKER President 2025-11-17 true true Trent Benedetti CPA CFP P00338604 8059224881 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z VIOLET SAGE WALKER PO BOX 6533 LOS OSOS CA 93412 1355480 false X www.northernchumash.org X 2006 CA NCTCs mission is to offer a foundation for Chumash people to bring our Culture and Heritage back to life, to create dignity with the people, and to educate the public that the Chumash have always been here, we have not gone anywhere, and we will always be here, one continuum. We are Chumash, by our cultural understanding we have lived on the Central Coast of California since time immemorial. 3 0 3 0 750622 1310680 276369 44800 -1453 0 0 1025538 1355480 0 0 411692 301609 0 0 634940 1064142 1046632 1365751 -21094 -10271 230335 337726 17280 134942 213055 202784 NCTCs mission is to offer a foundation for Chumash people to bring our Culture and Heritage back to life, to create dignity with the people, and to educate the public that the Chumash have always been here, we have not gone anywhere, and we will always be here, one continuum. We are Chumash, by our cultural understanding we have lived on the Central Coast of California since time immemorial. false false 1365751 Marine Sanctuary Designation and Cultural Stewardship:The Northern Chumash Tribal Council (NCTC) achieved a historic milestone in 2024 with the official designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This effort culminated more than a decade of advocacy initiated by NCTC in 2013 and built upon generations of community-led stewardship of the Central Coast. The designation became effective in November 2024, establishing a 175-kilometer (approximately 110-mile) marine sanctuary along the Central California coast between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. The sanctuary safeguards culturally and biologically significant ocean areas, protecting sacred marine ecosystems and prohibiting new offshore oil and gas drilling, seabed mining, sewage discharges, and ocean dumping.Co-Management and Indigenous Leadership:Following designation, NCTC assumed a recognized co-management and consultative role with NOAA to ensure that Indigenous stewardship principles and traditional ecological knowledge guide all management and planning activities. NCTC continues to represent the interests and voices of Chumash people in decision-making processes, ensuring that tribal ecological, cultural, and historical values remain integral to sanctuary operations, educational outreach, and community engagement initiatives.Environmental Stewardship and Cultural Resource Protection:In collaboration with San Luis Obispo County and local land-use authorities, NCTC actively reviews proposed construction, infrastructure, and environmental projects to ensure compliance with tribal cultural resource protection standards. The organization provides formal evaluations and written determinations regarding potential impacts to sacred sites, burial grounds, and other areas of historical significance. Developers and agencies must demonstrate adequate mitigation or avoidance of harm before approval. This work helps preserve irreplaceable cultural landscapes while fostering collaboration with government agencies and private stakeholders to balance growth and heritage preservation.Land Back and Tribal Land Advocacy:NCTC continues to lead and participate in regional 'Land Back' efforts to return public and private lands within unceded Chumash territories to tribal stewardship. These initiatives involve direct negotiations, educational outreach, and partnerships with local governments, land trusts, and conservation organizations. The Councils efforts aim to restore tribal access, management, and ceremonial connection to ancestral lands for cultural revitalization, habitat protection, and sustainable community benefit.Community Engagement and Education:In addition to its policy and advocacy work, NCTC conducts community educational programs focused on Chumash cultural heritage, traditional ecological knowledge, and ocean conservation. The Council works to strengthen public understanding of Indigenous leadership in environmental stewardship, fostering mutual respect and collaboration across diverse community and governmental partners. 1365751 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 3 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 0 false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false CA X VIOLET SAGE WALKER 7605493532 5146 TURNSTONE CIRCLE GUADALUPE CA 93434 X VIOLET SAGE WALKER President 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRED COLLINS OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARITY COLLINS OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERNEST HOUSTON CONSULTANT 30.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL ZARATE-KHUS CONSULTANT 20.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 1275954 34726 1310680 CONSULTING SERVICES 541610 44800 44800 OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 541610 44800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1355480 44800 X 0 0 0 0 173333 173333 0 105468 105468 0 0 22808 22808 0 40615 40615 8485 8485 0 0 0 1315 1315 47702 47702 14725 14725 8800 8800 0 0 49997 49997 0 12276 12276 0 0 28156 28156 56284 56284 Contractors/Outside Service 313320 313320 Rent 113613 113613 Ranch Supplies 68672 68672 Repair & Maintenance 52664 52664 247518 247518 1365751 1365751 0 0 213945 241492 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 128487 32253 16390 96234 0 0 0 0 0 230335 337726 17279 134716 1 226 17280 134942 X 213055 202784 213055 202784 230335 337726 -10271 X false false false X 43082 242175 296387 750662 1348433 2680739 340739 237979 641580 276369 1496667 0 0 0 383821 480154 937967 1027031 1348433 4177406 0 371375 8045 379420 371375 8045 379420 3797986 0 0 0 7048 7048 383821 480154 937967 1027031 1355481 4184454 0.90760 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 128487 32253 96234 96234 Federal tax payable 45 Payroll Liabilities: CA SUI/ETT 250 Payroll Liabilities:CA PIT/SDI -70 Rounding 1 226 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organization emailed a copy of the complete Form 990 (and related state filing documents) to all board members prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The compensation policy is designed to determine reasonable compensation for the CEO, executive director by an independent committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Animal Medical : Column (A) - Total = $48144; Column (B) - Program Services = $48144; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank Charges: Column (A) - Total = $1677; Column (B) - Program Services = $1677; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Car Registration: Column (A) - Total = $2656; Column (B) - Program Services = $2656; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Cultural Outreach: Column (A) - Total = $1543; Column (B) - Program Services = $1543; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Due and subscriptions: Column (A) - Total = $12992; Column (B) - Program Services = $12992; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Education and Training : Column (A) - Total = $8766; Column (B) - Program Services = $8766; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Equipment/Tools: Column (A) - Total = $11469; Column (B) - Program Services = $11469; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Event Planners : Column (A) - Total = $1200; Column (B) - Program Services = $1200; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Farm Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $41055; Column (B) - Program Services = $41055; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Gas/Fuel: Column (A) - Total = $11249; Column (B) - Program Services = $11249; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Grant Writers: Column (A) - Total = $2850; Column (B) - Program Services = $2850; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Grants: Column (A) - Total = $3580; Column (B) - Program Services = $3580; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Interest Expense: Column (A) - Total = $4856; Column (B) - Program Services = $4856; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Landscaping: Column (A) - Total = $20079; Column (B) - Program Services = $20079; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e License and fees: Column (A) - Total = $1121; Column (B) - Program Services = $1121; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Materials and supplies: Column (A) - Total = $1052; Column (B) - Program Services = $1052; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Moving/Logistics Expense: Column (A) - Total = $7533; Column (B) - Program Services = $7533; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Paypal fee: Column (A) - Total = $206; Column (B) - Program Services = $206; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $240; Column (B) - Program Services = $240; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $4635; Column (B) - Program Services = $4635; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Repair & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $10727; Column (B) - Program Services = $10727; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Security: Column (A) - Total = $1535; Column (B) - Program Services = $1535; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Taxes: Column (A) - Total = $20; Column (B) - Program Services = $20; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Telephone: Column (A) - Total = $7125; Column (B) - Program Services = $7125; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Uniforms: Column (A) - Total = $3779; Column (B) - Program Services = $3779; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Utilities: Column (A) - Total = $1478; Column (B) - Program Services = $1478; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Vehicles Leases: Column (A) - Total = $35951; Column (B) - Program Services = $35951; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0