AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DIANE FRAHER

Phone

2125980968

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS INC, founded in 1987, is a micro nonprofit that reported $88K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $102K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $13,148 Revenue: $132

THE THEATER PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON SABBATICAL. THERE IS RESIDUAL INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE COMPLETED WORKS. WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED OUR GOAL OF DEVELOPING ARTISTIC EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP IN THE CONTEMPORARY NATIVE THEATER. GOING FORWARD THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN CONSULATION WITH THE AMERINDA PERFORMING ARTISTS WILL FOCUS ON DEVELIOPING FILM AND MEDIA PROGRAMS.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,192

AMERINDA PROGRAM ARCHIVE AND COLLECTIONS - BENEFIT THE 100+ ARTISTS OF THE NEW YORK MOVEMENT IN CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ART, ONE OF ONLY TWO DOCUMENTED MULTI-ARTS MOVEMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO BENEFIT PUBLIC AUDIENCES. IN 2025 AMERINDA BEGAN IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF COLLECTIONS AND MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE, HUMANITIES SCHOLARS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Program 3

Expenses: $38,071

FILM & MEDIA PROGRAM TO BENEFIT THE 53+ FILM AND MEDIA ARTISTS WORKING WITH AMERINDA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DREAM STARTER/PRETTY HAIR CAMP- A DRAMATIC SHORT FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN...

FILM & MEDIA PROGRAM TO BENEFIT THE 53+ FILM AND MEDIA ARTISTS WORKING WITH AMERINDA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DREAM STARTER/PRETTY HAIR CAMP- A DRAMATIC SHORT FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: COSTUME DESIGNER/ KIT RENTAL, HAIR & MAKE- UP, PRODUCER, SOUND MIXER, FILM/VIDEO EDITING. LAND SALE- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: GRAPHIC DESIGNER PITCH DECK, FILM/STILL PHOTO FOOTAGE LICENSE, PRODUCER-BUDGET PREP, PRODUCER, INTERNET SUBSCRIPTION, PROGRAM TRAVEL THE HEART STAYS- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: DELIVERY, INTERNET SUBSCRIPTION, ARCHIVAL STORAGE, PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DUES, MEAL & ENTERTAINMENT, PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DUES. THE REAWAKENING- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. ARCHIVAL FILM STORAGE.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $79,373

Program Service Revenue $132

Investment Income $8,658

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $88,163

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $30,129

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $53,411

Other Expenses $72,253

TOTAL EXPENSES $102,382

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$88,163	$259,082	-0.7%
Expenses	$102,382	$194,968	-0.5%
Net Income	$-14,219	$64,114	-1.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✓ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$26,678

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DAVID BUNN MARTINE	CHAIRPERSON	40.00	Officer	$26,678	$0	$26,678
LORENZO CLAYTON	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
INA MCNEIL	VICE CHAIRPE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE FRAHER	EXECUTIVE DI	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JACQUELINE JACKSON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WILEY S THORNTON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$88,163	$102,382	$1,183,389	$-14,219
2024	$259,082	$194,968	$1,192,467	$64,114
2023	$482,978	$171,637	$1,134,540	$311,341
2022	$319,831	$187,013	$859,436	$132,818
2021	$240,324	$162,151	$711,871	$78,173
2020	$280,116	$182,706	$637,175	$97,410
2019	$427,565	$389,553	$539,501	$38,012