PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIVE AMERICANS: Form 990, tax year 2025

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Organization
PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIVE AMERICANS (EIN 47-3730147)
Tax period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Filed
2026-07-30
IRS object ID
202602119349300540
Schema version
2025v4.2
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MissionSERVING IMMEDIATE NEEDS, SUPPORTING LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS FOR STRONG, SELF-SUFFICIENT NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. WE ADDRESS NUTRITION, HEALTH, EDUCATION, EMERGENCY SERVICES, HOLIDAY SUPPORT, AND ANIMAL WELFARE. TO LEARN MORE, SEE SCHEDULE O AND WWW.NATIVEPARTNERSHIP.ORG.MissionDesc
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DescHEALTH: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO SUPPORT PREVENTATIVE CARE AND HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES OF RESERVATION PROGRAMS SERVING TRIBAL CITIZENS, AND TO HELP THEM MOTIVATE INVOLVEMENT IN HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE SITUATION: A LEGACY OF HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES AND HIGH DISEASE RATES PERSISTS ACROSS NATIVE AMERICA. FOR INSTANCE, NATIVE ADULTS ARE NEARLY 300% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE DIABETES AND 50% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE OBESITY THAN NON-HISPANIC WHITES. YET MEDICAL CARE IS STILL INADEQUATE AND LIMITED TO THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE (I.H.S.). THERE ARE ONLY 500 OF THESE FEDERALLY RUN I.H.S. CLINICS TO SERVE 574 RECOGNIZED TRIBES (LESS THAN 1 PER RESERVATION), AND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE LONG TREK TO ACCESS THESE FACILITIES IS AN ISSUE FOR MANY RESIDENTS. DESPITE CARES ACT FUNDING, I.H.S. REMAINS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Desc

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DescEMERGENCY SERVICES: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO PROVIDE WINTER WARMTH, SEASONAL SERVICES, SHELTER SUPPLIES, AND DISASTER RELIEF, AND TO SUPPORT TRIBAL READINESS TO RESPOND WHEN DISASTER STRIKES SITUATION: WITH CLIMATE CHANGE DRIVING MORE FREQUENTLY AND DAMAGING DISASTERS SUCH AS FLOODING, FOREST FIRES, BLIZZARDS, AND TORNADOES, PWNA IS A CRITICAL FIRST RESPONDER FOR THE RESERVATIONS. WE ALSO BUILD CAPACITY OF NATIVE COMMUNITIES TO PLAN, TRAIN, AND RESPOND TO SUCH EVENTS WHEN THEY STRIKE LOCALLY. WINTER WARMTH IS ALWAYS A CONCERN FOR THE ELDERS TOO. HOMELESSNESS IS RISING DISPROPORTIONATELY AMONG TRIBAL CITIZENS. NATIVE AMERICANS FACE OVERCROWDING 8 TIME MORE OFTEN THAN WHITES. 40% OF NATIVE AMERICANS LIVE IN SUBSTANDARD-HOMES, AND ON ANY GIVEN NIGHT, MORE THAN 21,000 ARE HOMELESS (SHELTERED, UNSHELTERED). IN ADDITION, LACK OF ACCESS TO CLEAN DRINKING WATER (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Desc

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DescFOOD & WATER: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO EASE FOOD INSECURITY BY INCREASING THE LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY FOR NATIVE AMERICAN ELDERS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES, AND SUPPORTING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY THROUGH GARDENING AND LOCAL ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS ON THE RESERVATIONS WE SERVE SITUATION: FOOD ON THE TABLE IS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT, BUT IT'S NOT THAT SIMPLE FOR THE PEOPLE PWNA SERVES. WITH MORE AMERICANS NOW EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY AND FOOD HARDSHIP, THEY ARE REALIZING FOR THE FIRST TIME WHAT NATIVE AMERICANS HAVE BEEN UP AGAINST SINCE THE RESERVATIONS BEGAN IN 1851. LOW FOOD SECURITY - DEFINED AS INSUFFICIENT FOOD QUALITY OR VARIETY FOR DIETARY HEALTH - HAS IMPACTED RESERVATIONS FOR DECADES, FUELING HIGH RATES OF NUTRITION-RELATED DISEASES SUCH AS DIABETES AND OBESITY BECAUSE LESS EXPENSIVE FOODS TEND TO HAVE MORE FAT AND CARBOHYDRATES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)Desc

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$1,131,648$646,985HOLIDAY: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO HELP OUR RESERVATION PARTNERS SPREAD COMMUNITY CHEER, ENGAGEMENT, AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT AT TIMES WHEN FAMILIES MAY BE EXPERIENCING MORE DISENFRANCHISEMENT AND SEASONAL STRESS SITUATION: THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE AN EXTRA HARDSHIP FOR NATIVE FAMILIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA. THE ELDERS AND CHILDREN ON THE RESERVATIONS PWNA SERVES ARE CERTAINLY AWARE OF HOLIDAYS CELEBRATED ACROSS THE U.S., BUT SO OFTEN, FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD HOLIDAY GIFTS OR CELEBRATIONS. NATIVE CHILD POVERTY RATES HAVE CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDED 40% FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS. IN FACT, COMPARED TO WHITES, NATIVE CHILDREN ARE OVER THREE TIMES AS LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE DEEP POVERTY. ABOUT HALF OF NATIVE GRANDPARENTS ARE RAISING GRANDCHILDREN WHILE LIVING ON SOCIAL SECURITY - AND NATIVE JOBLESSNESS IS TWICE THAT OF WHITES. THE OVERALL RATE OF IMPOVERISHMENT ACROSS THE HUNDREDS OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES PWNA SERVES RANGES FROM 15% TO 54%. PWNA RESPONSE: HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONTRIBUTE TO OVERALL WELL-BEING. DURING THE 2025 HOLIDAYS, PWNA HELPED PROGRAM PARTNERS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER BY DELIVERING STOCKINGS AND HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS FILLED WITH PRACTICAL ITEMS. THESE GIFTS DELIGHTED 11,131 CHILDREN AND ELDERS ACROSS 25 RESERVATIONS IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND IN THE SOUTHWEST. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR HOLIDAY SUPPORT: SOUTHWEST RESERVATION AID (SWRA), NORTHERN PLAINS RESERVATION AID (NRPA), SOUTHWEST INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL (SWIRC), SIOUX NATION RELIEF FUND (SNRF), AND NATIVE AMERICAN AID (NAA ).
$866,129$122,590EDUCATION SERVICES: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO INCREASE RESOURCES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION, SUPPORT ACCESS AND RETENTION OF NATIVE STUDENTS FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE, AND SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SITUATION: EDUCATION IS A CORNERSTONE OF ECONOMIC MOBILITY. HOWEVER, DUE TO SYSTEMIC FAILURES AND UNREALIZED TREATY PROMISES, HALF OF NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT FINISHING HIGH SCHOOL. ABOUT 8% OF NATIVE STUDENTS ATTEND RESERVATION SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION (BIE) OR OPERATED BY TRIBES WITH BIE FUNDING. LIKE THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, FEDERALLY RUN BIE SCHOOLS ARE UNDERSTAFFED AND UNDERFUNDED, LEAVING STUDENTS WITH THE LOWEST READING SCORES IN AMERICA. NATIVE STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL THEN FACE BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, SUCH AS POVERTY AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION - EVEN WHILE THE GENERAL, NON-NATIVE PUBLIC BELIEVES COLLEGE IS FREE FOR NATIVE AMERICANS. ONLY 19% OF NATIVE AMERICANS AGED 18-24 START COLLEGE, AND ONLY 16% OF NATIVE AMERICANS HOLD A COLLEGE DEGREE (COMPARED TO 40% OF WHITES). THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IS ALSO A BARRIER, AS 65% OF ALL JOBS IN THE ECONOMY REQUIRE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR TRAINING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL, INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY, AND SOFT SKILLS. PWNA RESPONSE: IN 2025, PWNA'S AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND (AIEF) PROGRAM INVESTED IN NATIVE STUDENTS FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE AND CAREER. APPROXIMATELY 13,361 K-12 STUDENTS AT 44 PARTNERS RECEIVED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BACKPACKS, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE BRAD LEMONS FOUNDATION, AND EDWARD T ROBINSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION. ON THE COLLEGE FRONT, NATIVE STUDENTS NEED EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR A 21ST-CENTURY EDUCATION, FROM SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LAPTOPS, SOFTWARE, AND INTERNET ACCESS. SO, PWNA'S STRENGTH-BASED SERVICES HELP FUEL SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PWNA AWARDED $255,670 IN 137 UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIORITIZING SCHOLARS IN THE MIDDLE RANGE OF THE ACADEMIC RANKING WHILE OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS MIGHT NOT CONSIDER DESPITE THEIR SERIOUS DRIVE. THE ACADEMIC-YEAR COMPLETION RATE FOR STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE OUR SCHOLARSHIPS IS MORE THAN 95%, MUCH HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. PWNA CREDITS THIS SUCCESS TO INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORING PROVIDED BY THE SYNCHRONY NATIVE AMERICAN EMPLOYEE WORKFORCE GROUP AND SELECTING CANDIDATES WITH A LIKELIHOOD OF OVERCOMING THE FIRST-YEAR CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO NATIVE STUDENTS. SUPPORT FROM THE SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION MADE THIS AWARD LEVEL POSSIBLE. WE PROVIDED LAPTOPS TO FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AND ASSISTED WITH CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND CERTIFICATION FEES, THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF SYNCHRONY FOUNDATIONS. WE ALSO PROVIDED STUDENT CARE PACKS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS TO SCHOLARS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. OUR FOUR DIRECTIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (4D) TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS WHO WANT TO MAKE A GREATER IMPACT ON THEIR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. THE CURRICULUM FOR A SIX-MONTH COHORT OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MAY ENCOMPASS CPR AND SELF-DEFENSE, HEALTHY ANCESTRAL FOOD AS MEDICINE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PERSONAL BRANDING, AND MORE. OUR 4D CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS SUPPORTED 35 PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND SOUTHWEST REGIONS IN 2025 ON FIVE DIFFERENT RESERVATIONS. WE HAVE GRADUATED 242 4D PARTICIPANTS SINCE ITS INCEPTION. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR EDUCATION: AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND (AIEF)$6,500
$311,402$165,015ANIMAL WELFARE: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS CONCERNED WITH ANIMAL WELFARE AND RELATED HUMAN HEALTH RISKS IN REMOTE, UNDERSERVED TRIBAL COMMUNITIES SITUATION: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF RELATIONSHIP WITH ANIMALS; MORE THAN JUST PETS, THEY ARE REGARDED AS RELATIVES IN NATIVE CULTURES. BUT TODAY, AS FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH POVERTY, SO TOO DO THE ANIMALS, AND THE PROBLEMS ARISING FROM STRAYS AND OVERPOPULATION ARE IMMENSE FOR SOME RESERVATIONS. PETA CITES THAT, IN JUST 6 YEARS, ONE FEMALE DOG AND HER OFFSPRING CAN PRODUCE 67,000 PUPS; IN JUST 7 YEARS, ONE FEMALE CAT AND HER OFFSPRING CAN PRODUCE 370,000 KITTENS. THE RESERVATIONS WE SERVE ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THAT MANY ANIMALS, SO SOME PARTNERS HOLD SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS MONTHLY. STILL, ABOUT 88% OF PETS LIVING IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES HAVE NOT BEEN SPAYED/NEUTERED, AND 69% HAVE NEVER SEEN A VETERINARIAN. ON TOP OF THIS, RESERVATION SHELTERS ARE CONGESTED BECAUSE PEOPLE WHO ADOPTED DURING THE PANDEMIC BROUGHT THE DOGS BACK WHEN THEY RETURNED TO WORK. OUR RESERVATION PARTNERS STILL HOPE TO FIND HOMES FOR EACH ONE. PWNA RESPONSE: PWNA'S RESERVATION ANIMAL RESCUE (RAR) PROGRAM SUPPORTS GROUPS THAT RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND REHOME ANIMALS, ENSURING THEY HAVE WHAT THEY NEED FOR QUALITY OF LIFE. SUPPORTING POTENTIAL FOSTER FAMILIES IS OFTEN A KEY TO REHOMING, SO WE SUPPLIED MORE THAN 59,000 POUNDS OF SUPPLIES TO SIX ANIMAL WELFARE PARTNERS IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND SOUTHWEST REGIONS ON THE COLORADO RIVER, LAKE TRAVERSE, OMAHA TRIBE, NAVAJO NATION, WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE, AND ZUNI PUEBLO RESERVATIONS. WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS, RESERVATION ANIMAL RESCUE ALSO AWARDED GRANT SUPPORT OF $57,200 FOR MORE THAN 700 PETS ON EIGHT RESERVATIONS. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR ANIMAL WELFARE: RESERVATION ANIMAL RESCUE (RAR)
PUBLIC EDUCATION: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY, MODERN-DAY LIFE ON THE RESERVATIONS, AND PWNA PROGRAMS AND IMPACT, WHILE ADDRESSING PERSISTENT MISCONCEPTIONS THAT HINDER OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITY FOR NATIVE PEOPLES SITUATION: THE NEED FOR AMERICA TO BECOME MORE NATIVEAWARE HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER. HARMFUL STEREOTYPES AND LACK OF ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT NATIVE PEOPLE, HISTORY, ISSUES, AND FUNDING CONTRIBUTE TO RACIAL/SOCIAL INEQUITY AND INADEQUATE SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. MANY AMERICANS BELIEVE NATIVE AMERICANS RECEIVE FREE HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE, GO TO COLLEGE FOR FREE OR RECEIVE A GOVERNMENT CHECK EVERY MONTH JUST FOR BEING NATIVE. SO, FOR ALL THE BILLIONS GIVEN FOR PHILANTHROPY IN THE UNITED STATES, LESS THAN ONE-HALF OF 1 PERCENT IS AIDING NATIVE AMERICAN CAUSES. MEANWHILE, TRIBAL NATIONS FACE CHALLENGES THAT STEM DIRECTLY FROM BROKEN TREATIES, A CENSUS UNDERCOUNT THAT LIMITS FEDERAL FUNDING TO TRIBES, AND SYSTEMIC FAILURES IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT ARE DETRIMENTAL TO NATIVE STUDENTS. AMIDST THE RICH CULTURE AND UNITY OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, AMERICANS QUICKLY FORGET THE SPOTLIGHT THAT COVID-19 SHINED ON FOOD AND WATER INSECURITY, LACK OF HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING, AND EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY BARRIERS - CHALLENGES THAT HAVE PERSISTED FOR DECADES. AND NOW INFLATION IS STACKED ON TOP OF ALL THESE NEEDS. PWNA RESPONSE: INCREASING PUBLIC EDUCATION TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. BECOME MORE NATIVEAWARE IS A CRUCIAL STEP TOWARD POSITIVE CHANGE. PWNA REACHED A POTENTIAL READING, LISTENING, AND VIEWING AUDIENCE OF ABOUT 672 MILLION PEOPLE WITH NEWS MEDIA ABOUT CURRENT CHALLENGES AND REALITIES ON THE RESERVATIONS. WE ACHIEVED THIS THROUGH 167 NEWS ARTICLES, PRESS RELEASES, SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, FRESH CONTENT ON OUR WEBSITE, AND TIMELY ORIGINAL CONTENT ON OUR BLOG. IN ADDITION, OUR PRESIDENT & CEO CONTINUED PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH THESE AND OTHER EFFORTS IN 2025, INCLUDING: * PANEL MODERATOR: 'REDEFINING NATIVE AMERICANS IN MEDIA: PROGRESS, VISIBILITY & AUTHENTICITY' AT SIE'S IMPACT + PROFIT 25 CONFERENCE. LOS ANGELES, CA * FIRESIDE CHAT WITH PATHWARD REGARDING PWNA'S AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE AED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. VIRTUAL * NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PRESENTER FOR PEPSICO/FRITO LAY'S RISE EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP ON PWMA'S AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND. VIRTUAL * SPEAKER FOR RALPH LAUREN'S EMPLOYEE IMPACT GROUP ABOUT NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY NOT TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS. VIRTUAL * PRESENTATION TO ARIZENT'S ERG AND BIPOC EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION. VIRTUAL * PRESENTER TO KIWANIS CLUB OF ALLEN (TX) ON HOW TO BECOME NATIVE AWARE. * PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR: NATIONAL TRIBAL HEALTH CONFERENCE ON THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANS & INDIGENOUS FOOD SECURITY * 2025-9: PRESENTER AT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (DEMA). PHOENIX, AZ * 2025-9: PRESENT TO THE COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES HEALTH BOARD: POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS. PARKER, AZ * 2025-5: 3RD ANNUAL TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS SUMMIT, PRESENTER 'HOW TO LEAD DURING ADVERSITY'. RAPID CITY, SD * 2025-4: NATIONAL DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, PANELIST. LOS ANGELES CA * ACCEPTING D CEO MAGAZINE'S LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR 2025 * ACCEPTING THE 2025 ANTHEM AWARD IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (NONPROFIT LEADER)
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Compensation Process OtherYes (true)CompensationProcessOtherInd
Investment In Joint VenturefalseInvestmentInJointVentureInd
Written Policy Or ProcedurefalseWrittenPolicyOrProcedureInd
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Own WebsiteYes (X)OwnWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1JULIE SOLOBusinessNameLine1Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Phone2142172600PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line116415 ADDISON ROAD STE 200AddressLine1Txt
CityADDISONCityNm
State AbbreviationTXStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP75001ZIPCd

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (15 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndOfficerOfficerIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtKey EmployeeKeyEmployeeIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
COREY MZHICKTENO
CHAIRMAN2.00.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
EMILY MCDONALD
SECRETARY2.00.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JACLYN JACKIE BLACKBIRD
VICE CHAIRPERSON2.00.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MATT HORINEK
TREASURER2.00.0Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
ALLISA OLD CROW
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
ELWOOD PIPESTEM-OTT
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOE CLAUNCH
DIRECTOR2.00.0Yes (X)$0$0$0
JOSHUA ARCE
PRESIDENT & CEO55.00.0Yes (X)$286,722$0$29,699
MISTY RHODES
COO55.00.0Yes (X)$197,462$0$33,552
ANGELA SHARP
SR DIRECTOR BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS55.00.0$149,413$0$9,409Yes (X)
JASEY JONES
DIRECTOR OF MISSION ADVANCEMENT55.00.0$112,587$0$29,916Yes (X)
JOANN MITCHELL
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS55.00.0$103,552$0$30,031Yes (X)
JOSEPH LANGENDERFER
PLANNING GIVING DIRECTOR55.00.0$111,279$0$19,557Yes (X)
JULIE SOLO
CONTROLLER55.00.0$139,102$0$5,571Yes (X)
LORI BAUM
SR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT55.00.0$134,421$0$6,564Yes (X)
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Reportable Comp From Org$1,234,538TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt
Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$0TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
Total Other Compensation$164,299TotalOtherCompensationAmt
Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K8IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees ListedfalseFormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (true)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other SrcsfalseCompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCdServicesServicesDescCompensationCompensationAmt
CONCORD LITHO
92 OLD TURNPIKE RDCONCORDNM03301DIRECT MAIL$1,552,684
LEGACY MAIL MANAGEMENT
1615 E WASHINGTON STMOUNT PLEASANTIA52641PRINTING AND MAILING$1,072,413
STATEMENT SYSTEMS INC
1101 N UNION BOWER RD STE 120IRVINGTX750615850PRINTING AND MAILING$894,901
CELCO
8001 FORBES PLACE SUITE 21174SPRINGFIELDVA22151MAILING AND FULFILLMENT SERVICES, DATA MANAGEMENT, PRINTING AND PACKAGING$330,973
BEYOND DIRECT
12158 TRYTON WAYRESTONVA20190DONOR RESEARCH AND DATA SERVICES$257,595
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K17CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Government Grants$802,112GovernmentGrantsAmt
All Other Contributions$25,705,041AllOtherContributionsAmt
Noncash Contributions$9,150,700NoncashContributionsAmt
Total Contributions$26,507,153TotalContributionsAmt

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescPROGRAM SERVICE FEESDesc
Business624190BusinessCd
Total Revenue Column$82,909TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$82,909RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt

Total Oth Program Service Rev TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$0RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Program Service Revenue$82,909TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt

Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$421,467TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$421,467ExclusionAmt

Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$110,772TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$110,772ExclusionAmt

Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Real$0RealAmt
Personal$0PersonalAmt

Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$3,429,125SecuritiesAmt
Other$8,500OtherAmt

Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$3,200,943SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$228,182SecuritiesAmt
Other$8,500OtherAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$236,682TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$236,682ExclusionAmt

Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt

Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescMISCELLANEOUS INCOMEDesc
Business900099BusinessCd
Total Revenue Column$20,433TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$20,433ExclusionAmt

Miscellaneous Revenue MiscellaneousRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$0TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$0RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$0ExclusionAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Revenue Total$20,433OtherRevenueTotalAmt

Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$27,379,416TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Related Or Exempt Func Income$82,909RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt
Unrelated Business Revenue$0UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt
Exclusion$789,354ExclusionAmt

Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$57,200TotalAmt
Program Services$57,200ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$8,547,333TotalAmt
Program Services$8,547,333ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$706,257TotalAmt
Program Services$329,412ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$376,845ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,659,458TotalAmt
Program Services$1,659,266ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$723,690ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,276,502FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$116,501TotalAmt
Program Services$52,846ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$24,151ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$39,504FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$416,531TotalAmt
Program Services$165,780ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$66,604ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$184,147FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$308,075TotalAmt
Program Services$152,477ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$64,309ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$91,289FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$30,001TotalAmt
Management And General$15,207ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$14,794FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$63,474TotalAmt
Management And General$63,474ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$176,400TotalAmt
Fundraising$176,400FundraisingAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$20,030TotalAmt
Management And General$9,224ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$10,806FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$813,501TotalAmt
Program Services$173,003ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$116,693ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$523,805FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$328,410TotalAmt
Program Services$2,039ProgramServicesAmt
Fundraising$326,371FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,601,843TotalAmt
Program Services$2,499,957ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$55,797ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$46,089FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$590,402TotalAmt
Program Services$116,391ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$95,057ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$378,954FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$302,019TotalAmt
Program Services$111,247ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$126,400ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$64,372FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$322,787TotalAmt
Program Services$245,965ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$32,825ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$43,997FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$62,881TotalAmt
Program Services$10,038ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$35,081ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$17,762FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,285TotalAmt
Program Services$318ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$218ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,749FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$437,631TotalAmt
Program Services$423,519ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$5,841ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$8,271FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$217,669TotalAmt
Program Services$176,266ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$16,506ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$24,897FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
SHIPPING & GIFTING EXPENSES$2,449,456$428,448$1,833$2,019,175
DONOR RESEARCH & DATA SVCS$430,289$430,289
MAIL HOUSE$404,670$692$361$403,617
EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAINTENANCE$127,052$124,505$1,239$1,308

All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$131,893TotalAmt
Program Services$110,315ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$7,400ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$14,178FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$23,325,048TotalAmt
Program Services$15,387,017ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,838,755ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$6,099,276FundraisingAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Joint CostsYes (X)JointCostsInd

Total Joint Costs TotalJointCostsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$3,541,601TotalAmt
Program Services$1,361,828ProgramServicesAmt
Fundraising$2,179,773FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,020,459BOYAmt
EOY$2,806,602EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$7,376,561BOYAmt
EOY$6,872,321EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$705,846BOYAmt
EOY$783,841EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$10,686,917BOYAmt
EOY$11,649,126EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$322,398BOYAmt
EOY$382,582EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$11,175,944LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$6,533,738LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,676,775BOYAmt
EOY$4,642,206EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$9,836,993EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$169,644BOYAmt
EOY$587,528EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$32,958,600BOYAmt
EOY$37,561,199EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$564,949BOYAmt
EOY$388,375EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$351,851BOYAmt
EOY$470,231EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$201,352BOYAmt
EOY$584,875EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,118,152BOYAmt
EOY$1,443,481EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$27,188,939BOYAmt
EOY$30,711,096EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,651,509BOYAmt
EOY$5,406,622EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$31,840,448BOYAmt
EOY$36,117,718EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$32,958,600BOYAmt
EOY$37,561,199EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$4,054,368ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$222,902NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$29,033,851CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$24,798,755CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$22,712,618CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$26,874,658CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$26,507,153CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$129,927,035TotalAmt

Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft170 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl170 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$29,033,851CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$24,798,755CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$22,712,618CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$26,874,658CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$26,507,153CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$129,927,035TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$1,708,204SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$128,218,831PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$144,605CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$185,970CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$343,006CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$353,294CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$532,239CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$1,559,114TotalAmt

Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$0CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$8,544CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$85,853CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$15,600CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$38,747CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$20,433CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$169,177TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$131,655,326TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$566,137GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.97390PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.97346PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOMEFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationDESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE, COLUMN A - 8544.0, COLUMN B - 9640.0, COLUMN C - 15600.0, COLUMN D - 38747.0, COLUMN E - 20433.0, COLUMN F - 92964.0; DESCRIPTION - INSURANCE PROCEEDS, COLUMN A - 0.0, COLUMN B - 76213.0, COLUMN C - 0.0, COLUMN D - 0.0, COLUMN E - 0.0, COLUMN F - 76213.0;ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$75,485BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$1,768InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$77,253EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$72,133BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$3,352InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$75,485EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$69,082BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$3,051InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$72,133EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$69,082BeginningYearBalanceAmt
End Year Balance$69,082EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$68,507BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$575InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
End Year Balance$69,082EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.0BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY1.0PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.0TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related OrgfalseEndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$657,863OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$657,863BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$5,161,554OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,534,083DepreciationAmt
Book Value$2,627,471BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$626,711OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$203,244DepreciationAmt
Book Value$423,467BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,627,204OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,463,163DepreciationAmt
Book Value$164,041BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,102,612OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,333,248DepreciationAmt
Book Value$769,364BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$4,642,206TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
LEASE LIABILITIES$584,875
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$584,875TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$28,061,557TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$222,902NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$459,239DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Other Revenue$0OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$682,141RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$27,379,416RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$0OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$27,379,416TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$23,784,287TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$459,239DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Other Expenses Included$0OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$459,239ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$23,325,048ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Other Expenses Not Included$0OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$23,325,048TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUNDSA PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR $50,000 WAS ESTABLISHED WITH PROCEEDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT NAVAJO ELDERS. ALSO, A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FOR $15,000 WITH PROCEEDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORT DIALYSIS THROUGH THE NORTHERN PLAINS RESERVATION AID PROGRAM (FORMERLY AMERICAN INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL). THE CORPUS OF $65,000 IS INVESTED IN CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS (CDS).
SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTEMANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RegionSOUTH ASIARegionTxt
Offices0OfficesCnt
Employee9EmployeeCnt
Type Of Activities ConductedFUNDRAISINGTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt
Specific Services ProvidedFUNDRAISINGSpecificServicesProvidedTxt
Region Total Expenditures$102,658RegionTotalExpendituresAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Offices0SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees9SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continuation Total Office0ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt
Continuation Total Employee0ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office0TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee9TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent$102,658SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent$0ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent$102,658TotalSpentAmt
Transfer To Foreign CorpfalseTransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipfalseForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3 METHOD USED TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES ON ORG'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSOUTH ASIA-ACCRUALExplanationTxt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsYes (X)MailSolicitationsInd
Email SolicitationsYes (X)EmailSolicitationsInd
Phone SolicitationsYes (X)PhoneSolicitationsInd
In Person SolicitationsYes (X)InPersonSolicitationsInd
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsYes (X)SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd
Agrmt Prof Fundraising ActyYes (true)AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd

Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp

Organization Business Name OrganizationBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CONCORD LITHO GROUPBusinessNameLine1Txt

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line192 OLD TURNPIKE RDAddressLine1Txt
CityCONCORDCityNm
State AbbreviationNMStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP03301ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ActivityDIRECT MAILActivityTxt
Fundraiser Control Of FundsfalseFundraiserControlOfFundsInd
Gross Receipts$8,956,379GrossReceiptsAmt
Retained By Contractor$176,400RetainedByContractorAmt
Net To Organization$8,779,979NetToOrganizationAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts$8,956,379TotalGrossReceiptsAmt
Total Retained By Contractors$176,400TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt
Total Net To Organization$8,779,979TotalNetToOrganizationAmt
Licensed StatesALLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesAZLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesARLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesDELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesGALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesHILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesIDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesILLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesINLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesIALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesLALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMOLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesMTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNELicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesORLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesPALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesRILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesSDLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesTXLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVTLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesVALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWALicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWILicensedStatesCd
Licensed StatesWYLicensedStatesCd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B GROSS RECEIPTS FROM ACTIVITYCONCORD PROVIDES CONSULTING AND MODELING SERVICES TO ASSIST WITH PWNA'S DIRECT MAILING EFFORTS. PWNA IS UNABLE TO CALCULATE THE RECEIPTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO CONCORD'S SERVICES, SO WE ARE REPORTING THE TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS OF $8,956,379 FROM BOTH EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL DIRECT MAILING ACTIVITIES.
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B(II) DESCRIBE THE CUSTODY OR CONTROL ARRANGEMENT.CONCORD LITHO GROUP-NO;

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (6 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2Txt
BRO AND TRACY ANIMAL WELFARE
PO BOX 404CORRALESMN87048850467886501 (C) (3)$10,000SPAY AND NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROJECT
12 HILLS DOG RESCUE
3175 H AVEWALTHILLNE68067453368698501 (C) (3)$10,000VETERINARY CARE AND SPAY & NEUTER-HEALTHY AND HAPPY DOGS FOR FAMILIESPO BOX 404
FRECKLES AND TOMCAT RESCUE
226 3RD ST WHARDIN MTMT59034814060619501 (C) (3)$10,000VETERINARY CARE AND RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP EDUCATION FOR NOTHERN CHEYENNE AND CROW MEMBERS
TAILS OF LOVE RESCUE
769 CLUB STRAIGHT LANESHOW LOWAZ85901843701877501 (C) (3)$10,000VETERINARY CARE
UNDERDOG ANIMAL RESCUE AND REHAB
4561 SUNNY ACRES LNMOABUT84532823156476501 (C) (3)$7,200BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
LAKE TRAVERSE ANIMAL RESCUE
46381 EASTMAN RDSISSETONSD57262274582954501 (C) (3)$10,000ANIMAL WELFARE INITIATIVE-VETERINARY CARE AND PET OWNERSHIP EDUCATION
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org6Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (6 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxtRecipientRecipientCntNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDesc
HEALTH53092$5,160,056FMVSUPPORT PREVENTATIVE CARE AND HEALTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES
EDUCATION SERVICES6771$122,590FMVINCREASE RESOURCES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION, SUPPORT ACCESS AND RETENTION OF NATIVE STUDENTS THROUGH COLLEGE
HOLIDAY9600$646,985FMVTO HELP SPREAD COMMUNITY CHEER, ENGAGEMENT, AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT DURING SEASONAL STRESS
EMERGENCY SERVICES11106$1,869,424FMVPROVIDE WINTER WARMTH, SEASONAL SERVICES, SHELTER SUPPLIES, AND DISASTER RELIEF
FOOD AND WATER18144$640,463FMVEASE FOOD INSECURITY BY INCREASING LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY AND SUPPORTING FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
ANIMAL WELFARE1317$107,815FMVSUPPORT PROGRAMS CONCERNED WITH ANIMAL WELFARE AND RELATED HUMAN HEALTH RISKS

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDSFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFOR EACH OF OUR GRANTS, WE ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDS ON A STANDARD APPLICATION FORM. THAT FORM OUTLINES THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANT FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS APPLYING. ONCE AN ORGANIZATION IS SELECTED FOR A GRANT, OUR PROGRAM TEAM DEVELOPS A SUPPORT PLAN FOR THE INSTITUTION. THIS PLAN OUTLINES THE SCHEDULE OF FOLLOW-UP CALLS, PERSONAL VISITS, AND EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FROM THE GRANTEE. AT A MINIMUM, A SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT IS REQUIRED FROM EACH GRANTEE. THE REPORT DETAILS HOW THE GRANT FUNDS WERE EXPENDED AND REQUIRES PHYSICAL BACKUP FOR VERIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES. IN ADDITION TO DETAILING THE EXPENDITURES, THE GRANTEE DETAILS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND PROGRESS TOWARD GOALS ON THE PROJECTS THE GRANT WAS INTENDED TO SUPPORT. PWNA WORKS DIRECTLY WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO MONITOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ENROLLMENT STATUS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsYes (true)AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (3 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
JOSHUA ARCE
PRESIDENT & CEO$240,663$0$46,059$0$0$0$11,678$0$18,021$0$316,421$0$0$0
MISTY RHODES
COO$186,840$0$10,622$0$0$0$8,323$0$25,229$0$231,014$0$0$0
ANGELA SHARP
SR DIRECTOR BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS$144,146$0$5,267$0$0$0$6,109$0$3,300$0$158,822$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 NON-FIXED PAYMENTSFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE CEO'S INCENTIVE IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER OFFICERS IS BASED ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS, AND YEARS OF SERVICE.ExplanationTxt

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Clothing And Household Goods ClothingAndHouseholdGoodsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$2,481,593NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesMARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contribution5ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$80,842NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesMARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Food Inventory FoodInventoryGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contribution33ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$1,187,341NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesMARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Drugs And Medical Supplies DrugsAndMedicalSuppliesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contribution48ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$3,257,937NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesMARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescSUPPLIESDesc
Contribution48ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$2,142,987NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesMARKET VALUEMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be HeldfalseAnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (true)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties UsedfalseThirdPartiesUsedInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE M, PART I COLUMN BTHE NUMBER DISCLOSED IN THIS COLUMN REFLECTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.
SCHEDULE M, PART IOTHER INFORMATION ON DONORS: PWNA RECEIVED PRODUCTS FROM 16 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS (NOT DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS).

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (14 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 & PART III, LINE 1ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: PWNA'S DUAL ROLE AND HUMANITARIAN SERVICE STRATEGY: PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIVE AMERICANS (PWNA) IS A TRUSTED RESOURCE AND INTERMEDIARY FOR PHILANTHROPIC SOLUTIONS IN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES. ENTRUSTED BY NATIVE PARTNERS AND FUNDERS ALIKE, PWNA IS ONE OF THE LARGEST NATIVE-LED NONPROFITS IN THE U.S. A 501(C)(3) FOUNDED IN 1990, PWNA INVESTS IN THE MOST GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED AND IMPOVERISHED TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, REACHING RESERVATIONS SUCH AS THE NAVAJO NATION AND HUALAPAI TRIBE IN THE SOUTHWEST AND LAKE TRAVERSE AND PINE RIDGE RESERVATIONS IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS TO CHAMPION HOPE FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE. FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS, PWNA HAS ACHIEVED OUR MISSION BY RESPECTING THE SELF-DETERMINED GOALS OF THE TRIBES, CONNECTING THEM WITH OUTSIDE RESOURCES, AND PARTNERING WITH NATIVE PROFESSIONALS WHO CAN DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. WE ADDRESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS BY PROVIDING FOOD, WATER, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER CRITICAL MATERIALS. TO SUSTAINABLY ADDRESS THE CORE SYMPTOMS OF POVERTY AND SUPPORT SELF-SUFFICIENCY, PWNA TAKES AN ASSET-BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPROACH, BRINGING TOGETHER INDIVIDUALS, TRIBAL PROGRAMS, AND OUTSIDE COLLABORATORS TO INCREASE MATERIAL AID, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT. THE SEVERITIES CREATED BY COLONIZATION, THE RESERVATION SYSTEM, BROKEN TREATY PROMISES, AND RACIAL AND SYSTEMIC BIAS ARE NOT EASILY SURMOUNTABLE, AND THE CHALLENGES OF NATIVE AMERICANS HAS LARGELY BEEN IGNORED BY THE MAINSTREAM IN U.S. CULTURE. HOWEVER, ONSET OF NEW MEDIA, PARTICULARLY SOCIAL MEDIA, IS PROVIDING NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO ELEVATE NATIVE VOICES AND ACCURATE STORIES FROM INDIAN COUNTRY. THESE NEW PLATFORMS ARE GIVING NATIVE AMERICANS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TELL THEIR STORIES WITHOUT A FILTER OR NON-NATIVE BIAS. THEY TACKLE TOPICS SUCH AS INDIGENOUS SOVEREIGNTY, CULTURE, LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ARTS, AND CONTEMPORARY NATIVE LIFE. THEY MAKE IT CLEAR THAT NATIVE LIFE DOESN'T BELONG IN A MUSEUM BUT CAN EVOLVE AND EMBRACE NATIVE CULTURE WHILE HONORING TRADITIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY. WITHIN PWNA'S SERVICE AREA, REMOTE TRIBAL COMMUNITIES MADE ADVANCES TOO. EVEN AS INFLATION STACKED ON TOP OF LONGSTANDING POVERTY, THEY MADE SIGNIFICANT ADVANCES IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND THEIR INTEGRAL LINK TO FOOD SECURITY. BOTH ISSUES ARE TOP PRIORITIES FOR TRIBES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE 2025 MAINSTREAM NEWS CYCLES FOCUSED ON MULTIPLE MILITARY CONFLICTS, SHIFTING PRIORITIES OF DOMESTIC GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND ECONOMIC DISRUPTIONS LIKE INFLATION AND AFFORDABILITY, CARING PEOPLE HERE IN THE U.S. CONTINUE TO REMEMBER NATIVE AMERICANS. THIS ALLOWED US TO BRING IMMEDIATE RELIEF AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS SUCH AS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY EDUCATION & TRAINING, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLANNING AND TRAINING. WE KNOW THAT NONE OF OUR WORK WOULD BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT OUR PARTNERS AND THE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DONORS WHO BELIEVE IN OUR MISSION AND VISION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONHEALTH CONTINUED: ILL-SITUATED TO RESPOND TO A HEALTHCARE CRISIS, AND 19% OF NATIVE AMERICANS LACK ANY FORM OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR OUTSIDE CARE. THUS, TRIBAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS OFTEN TAKE THE LEAD ON PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE, AS WELL AS EFFORTS TO SUPPORT HEALTHIER DIETS. PWNA RESPONSE: THROUGHOUT 2025, PWNA CONTINUED SUPPORTING TRIBAL PROGRAMS THAT OFFER PREVENTATIVE CARE, HOME VISITS, AND HEALTH SCREENINGS, HELPING 299 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PARTNERS ADDRESS DIABETES AT EPIDEMIC LEVELS, OBESITY EVEN FOR YOUTH, TUBERCULOSIS SEVEN TIMES HIGHER THAN FOR WHITES, AND MORE CANCER-RELATED DISPARITIES THAN ANY MINORITY GROUP IN THE U.S. THROUGH THESE PARTNERS, WE SUPPORTED HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION FOR APPROXIMATELY 43,268 PEOPLE, INCLUDING PRE- AND POST-NATAL CARE, PARENTING AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION FOR DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, TB, CANCER, AND HEART HEALTH, SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION, IMMUNIZATIONS, MEDICATION MONITORING, AND CARE FOR THE HOMEBOUND OR OTHERS UNABLE TO ACCESS SERVICES. PWNA HELPED TRIBAL PARTNERS BOOST PARTICIPATION BY PROVIDING INCENTIVE ITEMS SUCH AS SOAP, CLEANING SUPPLIES, TOILET PAPER, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS. WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS, WE SUPPORTED 42 PARTNERS WITH 5,310 COMMUNITY EVENTS SUPPORTING HEALTH EDUCATION AND PREVENTATIVE CARE SUCH AS VACCINES AND SCREENINGS TO HELP IMPROVE OVERALL WELL-BEING. PWNA HAS HOSTED A DEDICATED COMMUNITY EVENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH SHOES THAT FIT THAT PROVIDED SHOES FOR 120 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. ON THE RESERVATIONS WE SERVE, WE UTILIZE NATIVE CHEFS TO ENSURE CULTURAL RELEVANCE. FORMER T3 TRAINING GRADUATES OFTEN HELP US COOK, SERVE, AND CONDUCT FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS. WHILE T3 WAS INACTIVE IN 2025, WE GRADUATED A TOTAL OF 1,144 PEOPLE WHO EACH HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE TO TRAIN OTHERS AND IMPACT SIX PEOPLE WITH THE HEALTHIER MEALS THEY PREPARE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO OFFERING NEW COHORTS GOING FORWARD WHEN GRANT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR HEALTH SERVICES: SOUTHWEST RESERVATION AID (SWRA), NORTHERN PLAINS RESERVATION AID (NRPA), NAVAJO RELIEF FUND (NRF), SIOUX NATION RELIEF FUND (SNRF) AND NATIVE AMERICAN AID (NAA).
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONEMERGENCY SERVICES CONTINUED: IS AN ISSUE. 75% OF HOPI RESIDENTS RELY ON WATER CONTAMINATED WITH ARSENIC, AND 30% OF NAVAJO FAMILIES HAUL WATER DUE TO 521 ABANDONED URANIUM MINES. IN A 2023 CASE, THE SUPREME COURT RULED THAT "TRIBES HAVE RIGHTS TO AS MUCH WATER AS THEY NEED TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT HOMELAND, AND THOSE RIGHTS STRETCH BACK AT LEAST AS LONG AS ANY GIVEN RESERVATION HAS EXISTED." YET THEY RULED THERE IS NO PROMISE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO AID TRIBES IN SECURING WATER ACCESS. SO, WHILE CLEAN DRINKING WATER IS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT, WATER ACCESS REMAINS A HARDSHIP FOR 48% OF HOMES ON THE RESERVATIONS. PWNA RESPONSE: PWNA CANNOT PREDICT EVERY EMERGENCY, SO WE GIVE SEASONAL AID TO HELP PREPARE FOR THEM. IN 2025, THIS INCLUDED YEAR-ROUND AID TO 57 SHELTERS FOR THE AGED, HOMELESS, DISABLED, AND DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS, AIDING APPROXIMATELY 6,244 PEOPLE. WE ALSO PROVIDED FIREWOOD, COAL, OR WINTER FUEL VOUCHERS TO PINE RIDGE AND NAVAJO ELDERS, AS WELL AS WINTER AND/OR SUMMER EMERGENCY BOXES TO 22 PARTNERS ON 8 RESERVATIONS. THESE EMERGENCY KITS EQUIPPED NATIVE ELDERS WITH SUPPLIES SUCH AS BLANKETS, BATTERIES, CANDLES, WATER, NONPERISHABLE FOOD, AND OTHER ITEMS HELPFUL DURING WINTER STORMS, AND WATER, SUNSCREEN, BUG SPRAY, FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, AND OTHER ITEMS HELPFUL DURING THE SUMMER HEAT, STORMS, AND OUTAGES. PWNA ROTATES ITS SEASONAL READINESS SERVICES TO DIFFERENT TRIBAL COMMUNITIES EACH YEAR TO AVOID CREATING DEPENDENCY, BUT THE LEVEL OF NEED SUGGESTS INCREASING THESE SERVICES AS FUNDING PERMITS. LIFE ON THE RESERVATION OFTEN MEANS LESS ACCESS TO OUTSIDE AID WHEN DISASTER STRIKES. PWNA RESPONDED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF SIX PARTNERS WHEN DISASTER STRUCK, SUPPORTING SPIRIT LAKE, LEECH LAKE (MN), NAVAJO NATION AND THE SAN CARLOS APACHE WITH MORE THAN 270,000 LBS. OF SUPPLIES. PWNA ALSO INVESTS IN EMERGENCY PLANNING AND TRAINING WITH TRIBAL COMMUNITIES WITH SUPPORT FROM THE CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY, MARGARET A. CARGILL PHILANTHROPIES, AND FEEDING AMERICA. ALONG WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS, WE SPONSORED THE THIRD ANNUAL TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SUMMIT AND FACILITATED TRAINING ON MENTAL HEALTH, LIFE-SAVING SKILLS, MASS FATALITY MANAGEMENT, FIRST AID/CPR, CERT, FEMA TRIBAL COURSES, AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDER SKILLS. THIS PLANNING AND TRAINING BENEFITED TRIBAL PARTICIPANTS REPRESENTING CHEYENNE RIVER, CROW AGENCY, FORT PECK, LAKE TRAVERSE, NORTHERN CHEYENNE, OMAHA, PINE RIDGE, ROSEBUD, SANTEE, LAKE TRAVERSE, STANDING ROCK, AND YANKTON RESERVATIONS IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND NAVAJO NATION, MESCALERO APACHE AND HUALAPAI RESERVATIONS IN THE SOUTHWEST. WITH THE CONTINUED SUPPORT FROM FEEDING AMERICA, PWNA EXTENDED THEIR SUPPORT TO LAKE TRAVERSE, HUALAPAI, AND NAVAJO NATION. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES: SOUTHWEST RESERVATION AID (SWRA), NORTHERN PLAINS RESERVATION AID (NRPA), SOUTHWEST INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL (SWIRC), NAVAJO RELIEF FUND (NRF), SIOUX NATION RELIEF FUND (SNRF), AND NATIVE AMERICAN AID (NAA).
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTIONFOOD & WATER CONTINUED: THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DESIGNATES MANY TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AS "FOOD DESERTS" DEVOID OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, AND 51% OF NATIVE RESIDENTS TRAVEL OFF-RESERVATION FOR GROCERY SHOPPING. FOOD HARDSHIPS THE INABILITY TO AFFORD ENOUGH FOOD FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY - HAS INCREASED IN FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, ACCORDING TO A 2018 STUDY BY THE FOOD & ACTION CENTER. NATIVE AMERICANS ARE 400% MORE LIKELY THAN NON-HISPANIC WHITES TO REPORT NOT HAVING ENOUGH TO EAT, AND 23% OF NATIVE FAMILIES FACE FOOD INSECURITY (COMPARED TO 16-19% NATIONWIDE). TODAY, RATHER THAN AN EMERGENCY SOLUTION, FOOD AID HAS BECOME A LONG-TERM SOLUTION WITH MORE FAMILIES CONSISTENTLY NEEDING AID. THIS IS CERTAINLY THE CASE FOR MANY FAMILIES AND FOOD BANKS IN THE COMMUNITIES PWNA SERVES, ALONG WITH ANOTHER HARDSHIP - CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER, WHICH AFFECTS 48% OF NATIVE AMERICANS LIVING ON RESERVATIONS WHO LACK ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER. PWNA RESPONSE: AREAS WITH HIGH POVERTY RATES AND MINORITY POPULATIONS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE FOOD DESERTS. ACCORDINGLY, WE PROVIDED FRESH PRODUCE TO 1,230 HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS THE CHEYENNE RIVER, PINE RIDGE, NAVAJO, AND ZUNI RESERVATIONS. WE PROVIDED EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES TO 3,620 PEOPLE, HELPING ELDERS WORRIED ABOUT BILLS AND GAS FOR THE GROCERY STORE THAT IS OFTEN AN HOUR AWAY. PWNA ALSO PROVIDED STAPLE FOODS TO 253 FOOD BANKS AND/OR SENIOR CENTERS FOR 23,156 PEOPLE, WITH SUPPORT FROM KROGER AND THE JIM FOOTE, PEPSICO, AND BENSTON FOUNDATIONS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED 17,815 THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS MEALS, AND 329 ROSEBUD ELDERS PICKED UP 1,284 BAGS OF BREAKFAST GROCERIES, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE BENTSON, AND PEPSICO FOUNDATIONS. WE ALSO PROVIDED MORE THAN 146,000 BOTTLES OF WATER TO COMMUNITIES WITH UNSAFE DRINKING WATER. OUR DRIVERS DROVE OUR FLEET OF DELIVERY VEHICLES 142,330 MILES TO DELIVER THIS FOOD, WATER, AND OTHER BASICS IN 2025. WE ALSO RECEIVED A $50,000 GRANT COMPETITION SPONSORED BY NEWMAN'S OWN FOUNDATION FOR FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVES WITH NATIVE YOUTH IN 2025. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR FOOD SERVICES: SOUTHWEST RESERVATION AID (SWRA), NORTHERN PLAINS RESERVATION AID (NRPA), SOUTHWEST INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL (SWIRC), NAVAJO RELIEF FUND (NRF), SIOUX NATION RELIEF FUND (SNRF) AND NATIVE AMERICAN AID (NAA).
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES(EXPENSES $ 1,131,648 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 646,985) HOLIDAY: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO HELP OUR RESERVATION PARTNERS SPREAD COMMUNITY CHEER, ENGAGEMENT, AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT AT TIMES WHEN FAMILIES MAY BE EXPERIENCING MORE DISENFRANCHISEMENT AND SEASONAL STRESS SITUATION: THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE AN EXTRA HARDSHIP FOR NATIVE FAMILIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA. THE ELDERS AND CHILDREN ON THE RESERVATIONS PWNA SERVES ARE CERTAINLY AWARE OF HOLIDAYS CELEBRATED ACROSS THE U.S., BUT SO OFTEN, FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD HOLIDAY GIFTS OR CELEBRATIONS. NATIVE CHILD POVERTY RATES HAVE CONSISTENTLY EXCEEDED 40% FOR THE PAST 30 YEARS. IN FACT, COMPARED TO WHITES, NATIVE CHILDREN ARE OVER THREE TIMES AS LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE DEEP POVERTY. ABOUT HALF OF NATIVE GRANDPARENTS ARE RAISING GRANDCHILDREN WHILE LIVING ON SOCIAL SECURITY - AND NATIVE JOBLESSNESS IS TWICE THAT OF WHITES. THE OVERALL RATE OF IMPOVERISHMENT ACROSS THE HUNDREDS OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES PWNA SERVES RANGES FROM 15% TO 54%. PWNA RESPONSE: HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONTRIBUTE TO OVERALL WELL-BEING. DURING THE 2025 HOLIDAYS, PWNA HELPED PROGRAM PARTNERS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER BY DELIVERING STOCKINGS AND HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS FILLED WITH PRACTICAL ITEMS. THESE GIFTS DELIGHTED 11,131 CHILDREN AND ELDERS ACROSS 25 RESERVATIONS IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND IN THE SOUTHWEST. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR HOLIDAY SUPPORT: SOUTHWEST RESERVATION AID (SWRA), NORTHERN PLAINS RESERVATION AID (NRPA), SOUTHWEST INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL (SWIRC), SIOUX NATION RELIEF FUND (SNRF), AND NATIVE AMERICAN AID (NAA ).
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES(EXPENSES $ 866,129 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 122,590)(REVENUE $ 6,500) EDUCATION SERVICES: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO INCREASE RESOURCES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION, SUPPORT ACCESS AND RETENTION OF NATIVE STUDENTS FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE, AND SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SITUATION: EDUCATION IS A CORNERSTONE OF ECONOMIC MOBILITY. HOWEVER, DUE TO SYSTEMIC FAILURES AND UNREALIZED TREATY PROMISES, HALF OF NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT FINISHING HIGH SCHOOL. ABOUT 8% OF NATIVE STUDENTS ATTEND RESERVATION SCHOOLS OPERATED BY THE BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION (BIE) OR OPERATED BY TRIBES WITH BIE FUNDING. LIKE THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, FEDERALLY RUN BIE SCHOOLS ARE UNDERSTAFFED AND UNDERFUNDED, LEAVING STUDENTS WITH THE LOWEST READING SCORES IN AMERICA. NATIVE STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL THEN FACE BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION, SUCH AS POVERTY AND RACIAL DISCRIMINATION - EVEN WHILE THE GENERAL, NON-NATIVE PUBLIC BELIEVES COLLEGE IS FREE FOR NATIVE AMERICANS. ONLY 19% OF NATIVE AMERICANS AGED 18-24 START COLLEGE, AND ONLY 16% OF NATIVE AMERICANS HOLD A COLLEGE DEGREE (COMPARED TO 40% OF WHITES). THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IS ALSO A BARRIER, AS 65% OF ALL JOBS IN THE ECONOMY REQUIRE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR TRAINING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL, INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY, AND SOFT SKILLS. PWNA RESPONSE: IN 2025, PWNA'S AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND (AIEF) PROGRAM INVESTED IN NATIVE STUDENTS FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE AND CAREER. APPROXIMATELY 13,361 K-12 STUDENTS AT 44 PARTNERS RECEIVED SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BACKPACKS, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE BRAD LEMONS FOUNDATION, AND EDWARD T ROBINSON JR FAMILY FOUNDATION. ON THE COLLEGE FRONT, NATIVE STUDENTS NEED EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR A 21ST-CENTURY EDUCATION, FROM SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LAPTOPS, SOFTWARE, AND INTERNET ACCESS. SO, PWNA'S STRENGTH-BASED SERVICES HELP FUEL SELF-SUFFICIENCY. PWNA AWARDED $255,670 IN 137 UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIORITIZING SCHOLARS IN THE MIDDLE RANGE OF THE ACADEMIC RANKING WHILE OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS MIGHT NOT CONSIDER DESPITE THEIR SERIOUS DRIVE. THE ACADEMIC-YEAR COMPLETION RATE FOR STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE OUR SCHOLARSHIPS IS MORE THAN 95%, MUCH HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. PWNA CREDITS THIS SUCCESS TO INDIVIDUALIZED MENTORING PROVIDED BY THE SYNCHRONY NATIVE AMERICAN EMPLOYEE WORKFORCE GROUP AND SELECTING CANDIDATES WITH A LIKELIHOOD OF OVERCOMING THE FIRST-YEAR CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO NATIVE STUDENTS. SUPPORT FROM THE SYNCHRONY FOUNDATION MADE THIS AWARD LEVEL POSSIBLE. WE PROVIDED LAPTOPS TO FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS AND ASSISTED WITH CLASSROOM SUPPLIES AND CERTIFICATION FEES, THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF SYNCHRONY FOUNDATIONS. WE ALSO PROVIDED STUDENT CARE PACKS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS TO SCHOLARS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. OUR FOUR DIRECTIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (4D) TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS WHO WANT TO MAKE A GREATER IMPACT ON THEIR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. THE CURRICULUM FOR A SIX-MONTH COHORT OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MAY ENCOMPASS CPR AND SELF-DEFENSE, HEALTHY ANCESTRAL FOOD AS MEDICINE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PERSONAL BRANDING, AND MORE. OUR 4D CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS SUPPORTED 35 PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND SOUTHWEST REGIONS IN 2025 ON FIVE DIFFERENT RESERVATIONS. WE HAVE GRADUATED 242 4D PARTICIPANTS SINCE ITS INCEPTION. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR EDUCATION: AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND (AIEF)
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES(EXPENSES $ 311,402 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 165,015) ANIMAL WELFARE: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS CONCERNED WITH ANIMAL WELFARE AND RELATED HUMAN HEALTH RISKS IN REMOTE, UNDERSERVED TRIBAL COMMUNITIES SITUATION: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF RELATIONSHIP WITH ANIMALS; MORE THAN JUST PETS, THEY ARE REGARDED AS RELATIVES IN NATIVE CULTURES. BUT TODAY, AS FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH POVERTY, SO TOO DO THE ANIMALS, AND THE PROBLEMS ARISING FROM STRAYS AND OVERPOPULATION ARE IMMENSE FOR SOME RESERVATIONS. PETA CITES THAT, IN JUST 6 YEARS, ONE FEMALE DOG AND HER OFFSPRING CAN PRODUCE 67,000 PUPS; IN JUST 7 YEARS, ONE FEMALE CAT AND HER OFFSPRING CAN PRODUCE 370,000 KITTENS. THE RESERVATIONS WE SERVE ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THAT MANY ANIMALS, SO SOME PARTNERS HOLD SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS MONTHLY. STILL, ABOUT 88% OF PETS LIVING IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES HAVE NOT BEEN SPAYED/NEUTERED, AND 69% HAVE NEVER SEEN A VETERINARIAN. ON TOP OF THIS, RESERVATION SHELTERS ARE CONGESTED BECAUSE PEOPLE WHO ADOPTED DURING THE PANDEMIC BROUGHT THE DOGS BACK WHEN THEY RETURNED TO WORK. OUR RESERVATION PARTNERS STILL HOPE TO FIND HOMES FOR EACH ONE. PWNA RESPONSE: PWNA'S RESERVATION ANIMAL RESCUE (RAR) PROGRAM SUPPORTS GROUPS THAT RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND REHOME ANIMALS, ENSURING THEY HAVE WHAT THEY NEED FOR QUALITY OF LIFE. SUPPORTING POTENTIAL FOSTER FAMILIES IS OFTEN A KEY TO REHOMING, SO WE SUPPLIED MORE THAN 59,000 POUNDS OF SUPPLIES TO SIX ANIMAL WELFARE PARTNERS IN THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND SOUTHWEST REGIONS ON THE COLORADO RIVER, LAKE TRAVERSE, OMAHA TRIBE, NAVAJO NATION, WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE, AND ZUNI PUEBLO RESERVATIONS. WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS, RESERVATION ANIMAL RESCUE ALSO AWARDED GRANT SUPPORT OF $57,200 FOR MORE THAN 700 PETS ON EIGHT RESERVATIONS. *DBA PROGRAMS OF PWNA FOR ANIMAL WELFARE: RESERVATION ANIMAL RESCUE (RAR)
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES(EXPENSES $ INCLUDING GRANTS OF $) PUBLIC EDUCATION: PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM: TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY, MODERN-DAY LIFE ON THE RESERVATIONS, AND PWNA PROGRAMS AND IMPACT, WHILE ADDRESSING PERSISTENT MISCONCEPTIONS THAT HINDER OPPORTUNITY AND EQUITY FOR NATIVE PEOPLES SITUATION: THE NEED FOR AMERICA TO BECOME MORE NATIVEAWARE HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER. HARMFUL STEREOTYPES AND LACK OF ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT NATIVE PEOPLE, HISTORY, ISSUES, AND FUNDING CONTRIBUTE TO RACIAL/SOCIAL INEQUITY AND INADEQUATE SUPPORT FOR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. MANY AMERICANS BELIEVE NATIVE AMERICANS RECEIVE FREE HOUSING AND HEALTHCARE, GO TO COLLEGE FOR FREE OR RECEIVE A GOVERNMENT CHECK EVERY MONTH JUST FOR BEING NATIVE. SO, FOR ALL THE BILLIONS GIVEN FOR PHILANTHROPY IN THE UNITED STATES, LESS THAN ONE-HALF OF 1 PERCENT IS AIDING NATIVE AMERICAN CAUSES. MEANWHILE, TRIBAL NATIONS FACE CHALLENGES THAT STEM DIRECTLY FROM BROKEN TREATIES, A CENSUS UNDERCOUNT THAT LIMITS FEDERAL FUNDING TO TRIBES, AND SYSTEMIC FAILURES IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT ARE DETRIMENTAL TO NATIVE STUDENTS. AMIDST THE RICH CULTURE AND UNITY OF TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, AMERICANS QUICKLY FORGET THE SPOTLIGHT THAT COVID-19 SHINED ON FOOD AND WATER INSECURITY, LACK OF HEALTH CARE AND HOUSING, AND EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY BARRIERS - CHALLENGES THAT HAVE PERSISTED FOR DECADES. AND NOW INFLATION IS STACKED ON TOP OF ALL THESE NEEDS. PWNA RESPONSE: INCREASING PUBLIC EDUCATION TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. BECOME MORE NATIVEAWARE IS A CRUCIAL STEP TOWARD POSITIVE CHANGE. PWNA REACHED A POTENTIAL READING, LISTENING, AND VIEWING AUDIENCE OF ABOUT 672 MILLION PEOPLE WITH NEWS MEDIA ABOUT CURRENT CHALLENGES AND REALITIES ON THE RESERVATIONS. WE ACHIEVED THIS THROUGH 167 NEWS ARTICLES, PRESS RELEASES, SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, FRESH CONTENT ON OUR WEBSITE, AND TIMELY ORIGINAL CONTENT ON OUR BLOG. IN ADDITION, OUR PRESIDENT & CEO CONTINUED PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH THESE AND OTHER EFFORTS IN 2025, INCLUDING: * PANEL MODERATOR: 'REDEFINING NATIVE AMERICANS IN MEDIA: PROGRESS, VISIBILITY & AUTHENTICITY' AT SIE'S IMPACT + PROFIT 25 CONFERENCE. LOS ANGELES, CA * FIRESIDE CHAT WITH PATHWARD REGARDING PWNA'S AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE AED CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. VIRTUAL * NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PRESENTER FOR PEPSICO/FRITO LAY'S RISE EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP ON PWMA'S AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND. VIRTUAL * SPEAKER FOR RALPH LAUREN'S EMPLOYEE IMPACT GROUP ABOUT NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY NOT TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS. VIRTUAL * PRESENTATION TO ARIZENT'S ERG AND BIPOC EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION. VIRTUAL * PRESENTER TO KIWANIS CLUB OF ALLEN (TX) ON HOW TO BECOME NATIVE AWARE. * PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP FACILITATOR: NATIONAL TRIBAL HEALTH CONFERENCE ON THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PLANS & INDIGENOUS FOOD SECURITY * 2025-9: PRESENTER AT THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS (DEMA). PHOENIX, AZ * 2025-9: PRESENT TO THE COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES HEALTH BOARD: POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS. PARKER, AZ * 2025-5: 3RD ANNUAL TRIBAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS SUMMIT, PRESENTER 'HOW TO LEAD DURING ADVERSITY'. RAPID CITY, SD * 2025-4: NATIONAL DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, PANELIST. LOS ANGELES CA * ACCEPTING D CEO MAGAZINE'S LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR 2025 * ACCEPTING THE 2025 ANTHEM AWARD IN DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING (NONPROFIT LEADER)
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY GOVERNING BODYTHE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE 990. ONCE PREPARED, THE SR. DIRECTOR BUSINESS & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, COO, AND CEO, REVIEW THE FORM, AFTER WHICH IT IS SUBMITTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICYTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CEO AND ALL SENIOR EMPLOYEES AND OTHER EMPLOYEES SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ANNUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, OUR EMPLOYEE REFERENCE GUIDE HAS A SECTION ON OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND NEW EMPLOYEES RECEIVE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE POLICY AND COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE UPON HIRE. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IF ANY, ARE RESOLVED AS THEY ARISE. IF ANY DIRECTOR DISCLOSES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY ARE ALSO ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY CONDUCTS A FORMAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL OF THE CEO, INCLUDING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. EVERY 2-3 YEARS COMPENSATION DATA FOR CEO'S OF SIMILARLY SIZED NON-PROFITS IS GATHERED AND COMPARED WITH THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO. THE FINAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW IS PRESENTED TO THE INDEPENDENT BOARD AND ANY COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEESAN EXTERNAL CONSULTING FIRM CONCLUDED AN ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW TO INCLUDE ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES' JOB FUNCTIONS AND COMPENSATION, INCLUDING COMPARISONS TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN SIZE AND FUNCTION. THE COMPENSATION STUDY WAS REVIEWED BY THE INDEPENDENT BOARD AND EACH EMPLOYEE RECEIVED INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR ROLE WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE STUDY. THE STUDY IS UPDATED TO ADD NEW POSITIONS OR MODIFY EXISTING POSITIONS THAT HAVE CHANGED.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLICAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, 990'S, AND ANNUAL REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE ON PWNA'S WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTLY DOES NOT PUBLISH ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BUT WILL PROVIDE THEM UPON REQUEST.
ITEM CDOING BUSINESS AS: AMERICAN INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL (AIRC), COUNCIL OF INDIAN NATIONS (CIN), AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FUND (AIEF), SOUTHWEST INDIAN RELIEF COUNCIL (SWIRC), SIOUX NATION RELIEF FUND (SNRF), NAVAJO RELIEF FUND (NRF), NATIVE AMERICAN AID (NAA), NATIONAL RELIEF CHARITIES (NRC), RESERVATION ANIMAL RESCUE (RAR), NORTHERN PLAINS RESERVATION AID (NPRA) & SOUTHWEST RESERVATION AID (SWRA).

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