THE NATIVE WAYS FEDERATION INC

EIN: 320248892 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$1,230,952
Total Expenses
$529,406
Total Assets
$1,876,977
Net Assets
$1,803,632
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
CARLY BAD HEART BULL
Phone
6124290417
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE NATIVE WAYS FEDERATION INC, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 2170% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $702K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO ACTIVATE AND EXPAND INFORMED GIVING TO NATIVE-LED NONPROFITS IN INDIAN COUNTRY THROUGH DONOR EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. WE ENVISION A THRIVING NATIVE-LED NONPROFIT SECTOR, CHAMPIONING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY ROOTED IN INDIGENOUS VALUES AND WAYS OF BEING.OUR FOUNDING ORGANIZATIONS BEGAN MEETING IN 2006 AND OFFICIALLY INCORPORATED OUR ORGANIZATION WITH THE NAVAJO NATION IN 2008 WITH A FOCUS ON PROMOTING ACCOUNTABILITY TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, ISSUES AND ORGANIZATIONS TOWARD MORE EQUITABLE PHILANTHROPY.OUR FOUNDING ORGANIZATIONS WORK ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AND HAVE A BOARD IN WHICH A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS ARE NATIVE AMERICAN, ALASKA NATIVE, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, OR PACIFIC ISLANDER.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,219,689
Program Service Revenue $2,921
Investment Income $8,342
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,230,952

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $384,364
Fundraising Expenses $17,918
Program Expenses $487,598
Other Expenses $145,042
TOTAL EXPENSES $529,406

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,230,952 $54,232 +21.7%
Expenses $529,406 $353,725 +0.5%
Net Income $701,546 $-299,493 -3.3%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
6

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
5
$146,600
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH ECHOHAWK VICE CHAIR 0.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL E ROBERTS TREASURER 0.60
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON O'LOUGHLIN DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN E ECHOHAWK DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH KASTELIC SECRETARY 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL CRAZY BULL CHAIR 1.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLY BAD HEART BULL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$124,855 $21,745 $146,600
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,230,952 $529,406 $1,876,977 $701,546
2022 $54,232 $353,725 $1,134,911 $-299,493
2021 $1,409,508 $221,099 $1,427,788 $1,188,409
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