2023 Annual Budget

 

The 2023 activities of the Indigenous Bridges Youth Ambassador Program will establish
the foundation of cooperation between Austronesian groups and North American First Nations.


Our fundraising goal is to raise $40,315 for the 2023 Total Budget through a combination of donations, sponsorships, grants, and subscriptions. We provide a tax-deductible receipt for donations from the USA. For donations in Taiwan, they will be provided to our partner, Tao Foundation, https://www.taofoundation.org.tw/. These Taiwanese funds will be used to offset expenses for the Delegation Trip to Washington State in Summer 2023.

Our Budget in 2023 support the expansion of activities due to the ease of travel restrictions and also pursues the goals of our 2023 Vision Statement.

OPERATIONAL BUDGET - USD $4,760

  • $1,700 - Professional Services (Promotions and Media Production)
  • $1,000 - Equipment
  • $260 - Annual Registrations (Florida, Washington State, Hawaii, California)
  • $150 - Dues and Subscriptions
  • $300 - Rent (Mailbox and Registered Agent)
  • $800 - Annual Online Services Renewals (Adobe, GoogleOne, Domain Names, Website Hosting, Surfshark)
  • $50 - Printing and Reproduction
  • $150 - Postage and Delivery
  • $200 - Office Supplies
  • $150 - Bank Fees

PROGRAM BUDGET - USD $35,555

1) $28,305 - Indigenous Bridges Youth Ambassador Program (IBYAP) - The Indigenous Bridges Youth Ambassador Program is our flagship program. All activities and resources of our organization are designed to support IBYAP.

A) Scholarships and Speaking Fees

  1. $525 - Scholarships for 3 Youth Ambassadors
  2. $250 - Speaking Fee for IBYAP Events
B) USA Tatala Move
  1. $2,500 - Tatala Transportation
  2. $2,500 - Tatala Insurance

C) Summer 2023 IBYAP Washington State Delegation Trip (Tribal Canoe Journeys)
  1. $16,200 - Round trip Airfare on Eva Airways for 8 people
  2. $2,400 - Transportation (van rentals and gas)
  3. $1,600 - Accommodations for 4 nights (based on 4 rooms at $100 per night)
  4. $1,080 - Meals for 4 days (3 meals a day, $10 per meal for 9 people)
  5. $500 - Gift for Canoe Host Family
  6. $800 - Administrative Fees

2) $2,800 - Cultural Lectures and Presentations - The cultural lectures and presentations in Taiwan have been a mainstay activity since 2009. This activity allows the organization to establish and nurture connections in Taiwan with academic institutions and government agencies, as well as recruiting partners, participants and volunteers for IBYAP.

3) $3,000 - Cultural Media Production - To support the IBYAP program, efforts are made to document indigenous culture and communities to promote mutual understanding and cooperation. Funds include transportation, accommodations, meals, equipment, and software.

4) $1,400 - Annual Meeting/Social Event - Our Annual meeting in our Taiwan headquarters is an event that fulfills our requirement to have an annual meeting of Board Members and principals. It also serves as a function to acknowledge and recognize the contributions of our partners and volunteers. The event also features sharing of Indigenous culture and the results of our activities as a way to recruit new supporters. We also strive to make the event enjoyable and memorable for everyone.

TOTAL BUDGET - USD $40,265


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