2026-05-15T01:48:19-05:00 2025-06-30 911663574 LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC 419 LIBERTY STREET LYNDEN WA 98264 990 2024-07-01 943057654 NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION NORT 3606762772 2522 KWINA ROAD BELLINGHAM WA 98226 DUANE VANDERGRIEND CFO 3606762772 2026-05-14 1 1 MOLLY HONCOOP CPA P02064982 3607344280 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BARABARA LEWIS 2522 KWINA ROAD BELLINGHAM WA 98226 3567373 0 1 X FOUNDATION.NWIC.EDU X 1987 WA PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PERSISTENCE FUNDS TO STUDENTS OF NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE. 10 10 0 15 0 0 152530 896778 0 0 434353 312311 5000 48803 591883 1257892 594151 109283 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 357847 512295 951998 621578 -360115 636314 12102776 14321555 909648 548945 11193128 13772610 X THE NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE FINANCIAL GAP FACED BY STUDENTS ATTENDING NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE AND ASSIST THEM IN REALIZING THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS. 0 0 598231 109283 THE NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND PERSISTENCE FUNDING TO STUDENTS ATTENDING NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE.SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND MERIT. PERSISTENCE FUNDING INCLUDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AWARDS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (AR) HOLD AWARDS THAT HELP STUDENTS REMAIN ENROLLED, RE-ENTER PROGRAMS OF STUDY, AND CONTINUE PROGRESSING TOWARD DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION COMPLETION. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AWARDS PROVIDE TIMELY SUPPORT FOR UNSEEN HARDSHIPS THAT COULD OTHERWISE DISRUPT A STUDENT'S EDUCATION, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. AR HOLD AWARDS ASSIST STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING INSTITUTIONAL BALANCES THAT PREVENT REGISTRATION OR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT, ENABLING STUDENTS TO RETURN TO CLASSES AND REGAIN ACADEMIC MOMENTUM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE STUDENT RETENTION, PERSISTENCE, AND COMPLETION OUTCOMES BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL OBSTACLES THAT DISPROPORTIONALLY IMPACT UNDERSERVED AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS, INCREASE STUDENT PERSISTENCE, AND SUPPORT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS. AWARDS ARE MADE WITH IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING INDIGENOUS EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND STRENGTHENING TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. 598231 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 WA X DUANE VANDERGRIEND 3603924084 2522 KWIN RD BELLINGHAM WA 98226 JULIE JOHNSON PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 HENRY CAGEY 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 FRANK LEYVA 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LINDA LONG WEAVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR LEXIE TOM SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PHILIP HILLAIRE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 HENRY DIXON NWIC REPRESENTATIVE 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA WHITEFOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TANESHA LANE TREASURER/LIBC REP 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CANDICE WILSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JIM THOMAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RYAWN CLINE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DESTINY PETROSKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROSEMARY LACLAIR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CLIFF CULTEE BOARD MEMBER/LIBC REP 1.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA LEWIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 81663 0 22392 81663 0 22392 0 0 0 0 DEBORAH COMMODORE 1206 NORTH FIFE STREET TACOMA WA 98406 GRANTWRITING AND FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT 114600 1 196267 700511 896778 352040 352040 2240939 2280668 -39729 -39729 -39729 77616 196267 28813 48803 48803 1257892 0 0 361114 X 109283 109283 71689 63787 7902 99943 84585 15358 326756 326756 3770 3770 1927 1927 465 465 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 7509 7422 87 236 236 621578 598231 23347 0 917476 1030815 855393 255484 212975 10000 202975 202975 10126932 12832281 12102776 14321555 909648 34063 0 514882 909648 548945 X 1820398 11193128 11952212 11193128 13772610 12102776 14321555 636314 1550725 392443 0 X 0 0 0 X 852286 2302372 554041 152530 896778 4758007 852286 2302372 554041 152530 896778 4758007 911155 3846852 123689 153584 240710 341171 352040 1211194 162740 162740 500 1128 1051 5000 7679 6139620 0.62660 0.62200 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION FOR OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME 2020 AMOUNT: $500 2021 AMOUNT: $1,128 2022 AMOUNT: $1,051 2023 AMOUNT: $5,000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 11143930 607412 1863036 109283 222879 13282216 11489108 109878 434353 594151 295258 11143930 10122626 946711 910635 134485 356379 11489108 8237356 1752247 714348 237810 343515 10122626 6847769 852286 1581331 397365 646665 8237356 0.94000 0.06000 0 0 202975 202975 10000 10000 0 202975 A/R-SUSPENSE 5130 INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE TO COLLEGE 509752 514882 X PART X, LINE 2: THE NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION, PURSUANT TO A LETTER OF DETERMINATION FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPTED FROM THE FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE OF 1986. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 THE ENTITY HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ENTITY'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ENTITY HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE HELD BY THE NWIC FOUNDATION TO FURTHER THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES AVAILABLE AT NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE. TL 'ANEQ' 273883 196267 77616 16996 7298 4519 273883 196267 77616 16996 7298 4519 28813 48803 0 NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE 2522 KWINA ROAD BELLINGHAM WA 98226 910905644 501(C)(3) 109283 0 N/A N/A GENERAL ASSISTANCE PART I, LINE 2: DUE TO OVERLAPPING MANAGEMENT BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE, THE FOUNDATION HAS ACCESS TO THE ACCOUNTING RECORDS OF THE COLLEGE AND NO ADDITONAL MONITORING IS DEEMED NECESSARY. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BARBARA LEWIS IS COMPENSATED BY NORTHWEST INDIAN FOUNDATION. OFFICER COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COLLEGE, AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION FOR THE SERVICES SHE PROVIDES TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE COLLEGE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE ALL POWERS AND AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN SAID BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, SUBJECT ONLY TO SUCH RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ROM TIME TO TIME SPECIFY; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTE SHALL NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ALTER, OR REPEAL THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BY-LAWS, OR TO ELECT MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE BOARD HAS THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED BOARD MEMBERS THAT ARE NOT ELECTED THROUGH THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR REGULAR BOARD MEMBERS: 1. PRESIDENT OF NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE OR ITS SUCCESSOR WHO SHALL SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY REASON OF HIS/HER POSITION AT NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE OR ITS SUSCCESSOR AND SHALL SERVE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD FOR THE TERM OF TENURE IN THE POSITION. 2. REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE OR ITS SUSCCESSOR WHO IS APPOINTED IN A MANNER PROVIDED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRESIDENT OF NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE REVIEW THE 990 AND PROVIDE A COMPLETE COPY TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS PRIOR TO DISCUSSION OR CONSIDERATION OF ANY RELEVANT ISSUE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DOES NOT ALLOW A BOARD MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE OR VOTE ON AN AGENDA ITEM THAT COULD BENEFIT SAID BOARD MEMBER OR A COMPANY THEY ARE ASSOCIATED WITH. FURTHERMORE, IT HAS BEEN THE PRACTICE OF THE BOARD THAT NO MEMBER IS PERMITTED TO REMAIN AS A BOARD MEMBER IN THE EVENT THAT THE MEMBER WILL BENEFIT FROM BUSINESS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THIS POLICY IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION. ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE RECORDED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: THE BOARD HAS THE FOLLOWING DESIGNATED BOARD MEMBERS THAT ARE NOT ELECTED THROUGH THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR REGULAR BOARD MEMBERS: 1. PRESIDENT OF NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE OR ITS SUCCESSOR WHO SHALL SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY REASON OF HIS/HER POSITION AT NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE OR ITS SUSCCESSOR AND SHALL SERVE A MEMBER OF THE BOARD FOR THE TERM OF TENURE IN THE POSITION. 2. REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE OR ITS SUSCCESSOR WHO IS APPOINTED IN A MANNER PROVIDED BY THE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 326,756. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 326,756.