Nonprofit · EIN 41-2221825
WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC
Also known as Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project
Tax-exempt · MASHPEE, MA 02649
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $290,441 | $457,131 | -$166,690 | $535,645 | $23,792 | $511,853 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $615,906 | $665,541 | -$49,635 | $701,464 | $22,921 | $678,543 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $290,403
- of which government grants
- $123,964
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $38
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $222,589
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $269,241
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,156
- Occupancy
- $37,051
- Travel
- $315
- Program services (functional)
- $213,852
- Management and general (functional)
- $243,279
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $701,464
- Total assets, end of year
- $535,645
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,792
- Net assets, end of year
- $511,853
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $161,683
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $508,757
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,096
- Gross receipts
- $290,441
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Baird | Board Member At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Weeden | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cecelia Martinez | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mae Baird | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Julia Devine | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Melanie Roderick | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Baird | Board Member At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Ferritti | Board Member At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julia Devine | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Weeden | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Cecelia Martinez | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mae Baird | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2C CENTER ST, MASHPEE, MA 02649-0000
- In care of
- % MELANIE RODERICK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
- PO Box 2241, Mashpee MA 02649
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Cecelia Martinez, PO Box 2241, Mashpee, MA 02649
- Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
- Judi Urquhart, PO Box 2241, Mashpee MA 02649
- Signed the 990
- MELANIE RODERICK, President
- Phone
- (833) 333-9577
- Website
- www.wlrp.org
- Return prepared by
- Mullins PC
Mission
The mission of the Wopanaak Language and Cultural Weetyoo, Inc. is to reclaim the dormant, nearly lost, language of the Wampanoag Tribal Nation and to return fluency to its members as the principle means of expression.
Program accomplishments
- Wpanak Language Reclamation Project (WLRP) proudly served 110 students of tribal households through 17 intergenerational workbook courses, immersion courses, and immersion nests. Courses and nests were offered in-person and remotely in a variety of locations to strengthen accessibility and honor tribal diversity. Highlights include: -69 classes offered to the Elders Lunch and Learn Program hosted by the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe at their government center -Provided an immersion nest to youth in Mashpee Middle High School -Courses provided in all 4 locations of participating Wampanoag communities (Aquinnah, Plymouth, Mashpee, New Bedford, Zoom) -Distributed over 100 illustrated childrens books and phrase books to tribal households -Provided online language access to 253 tribal families on our online learning platform Kun8seehExpenses $213,852
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-2221825
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $535,645
- Income (IRS master file)
- $290,441
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $290,441 | $457,131 | $535,645 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $615,906 | $665,541 | $701,464 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,229,230 | $900,042 | $1,135,349 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,017,509 | $986,946 | $804,361 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Judi Urquhart | December 31, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-2221825).
Questions about WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC
- What is the EIN of WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC is 41-2221825.
- Is WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Cecelia Martinez.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WOPANAAK LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL WEETYOO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $290,441, expenses of $457,131 and total assets of $535,645 at year end.
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