AMERICAN INDIAN ALASKA NATIVE TOURISM ASSOCIATION INC

EIN: 450541654 501(c)(3) Education

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Total Revenue
$3,579,408
Total Expenses
$3,293,714
Total Assets
$2,003,529
Net Assets
$1,272,436
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
SHERRY L RUPERT
Phone
5057243592
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

AMERICAN INDIAN ALASKA NATIVE TOURISM ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.3M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

DEFINE, INTRODUCE, GROW AND SUSTAIN AMERICAN INDIGENOUS TOURISM THAT HONORS TRADITIONS AND VALUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,949,439 Revenue: $1,574,918

PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT -- AIANTA'S PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FACILITATES STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES, FEDERAL AGENCIES, DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS AND...

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PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT -- AIANTA'S PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FACILITATES STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES, FEDERAL AGENCIES, DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN ADDRESSING HOSPITALITY-RELATED ISSUES AND FACILITATING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AMONG THOSE ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM IDENTIFIES POTENTIAL PARTNERS WITH COMMON GOALS AND VALUES THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM THE ADVICE AND SKILLS OF ALL PARTNERS. AIANTA WORKS WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES, DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS AND NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS TO BUILD PUBLIC AWARENESS OF TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES ON TRIBAL AND FEDERAL LANDS, WHICH IN TURN PRODUCES ECONOMIC BENEFITS WHILE PROVIDING NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PERPETUATE THEIR CULTURE, HERITAGE, LANGUAGE AND CULINARY OFFERINGS.

Program 2
Expenses: $337,987 Revenue: $248,672

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING -- AIANTA WORKS WITH THE TOURISM INDUSTRY, BUSINESSES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, TRIBAL PARTNERS, NON- PROFITS, NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS...

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING -- AIANTA WORKS WITH THE TOURISM INDUSTRY, BUSINESSES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, TRIBAL PARTNERS, NON- PROFITS, NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS TO IDENTIFY AND DELIVER RESPONSIVE AND RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. OUR TAILORED AND PARTNERSHIP-DRIVEN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE THE KEY TO OUR SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH AND ENHANCEMENT OF INDIGENOUS TOURISM PRODUCTS. OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THE AMERICAN INDIGENOUS TOURISM CONFERENCE (AITC); INTERNATIONAL MARKET READINESS TRAINING - GO INTERNATIONAL; CULTURAL HERITAGE TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS; OUTREACH, RESOURCES, ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND BREAKING NEWS; PARTNER-BASED WEBINAR INSTRUCTION; INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. AIANTA ALSO PROVIDES INDUSTRY TRAINING THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THEIR WEBINARS AND CONFERENCES. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A CRITICAL ACCESS POINT FOR EXPANDING THE INDIGENOUS TOURISM KNOWLEDGE BASE AND EXPERTISE IN U.S. NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $279,510

TRIBAL RELATIONS AND OUTREACH -- THE TRIBAL RELATIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAM CONDUCTS DIRECT OUTREACH TO TRIBES AND NATIVE-OWNED BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY CAPACITY AND TRAINING NEEDS AND TO INCREASE THE...

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TRIBAL RELATIONS AND OUTREACH -- THE TRIBAL RELATIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAM CONDUCTS DIRECT OUTREACH TO TRIBES AND NATIVE-OWNED BUSINESSES TO IDENTIFY CAPACITY AND TRAINING NEEDS AND TO INCREASE THE CONTENT ON AIANTA'S CONSUMER WEBSITE, NATIVEAMERICA.TRAVEL (CONSUMER-FACING DESTINATION WEBSITE DEDICATED TO INDIGENOUS TOURISM) AND AIANTA'S PROPRIETARY DATABASE. THE TRIBAL RELATIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAM INTRODUCES AIANTA RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS TO TRIBES, NATIVE-OWNED TOURISM BUSINESSES AND PARTNERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREAS OF PLANNING AND FUNDING FOR CULTURAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT. DURING INTERVIEWS, THE TEAM GATHERS INFORMATION ABOUT INDIGENOUS TOURISM ATTRACTIONS AND ENCOURAGES FUTURE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT. THE PROGRAM CULTIVATES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ESTABLISHING/MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDIGENOUS TRAVEL, TOURISM AND RECREATION STAFF; TOURISM INDUSTRY LEADERS; FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES; EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS; MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS; HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICERS; ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS. THE NATIVEAMERICA.TRAVEL WEBSITE PROVIDES INSPIRATION AND INFORMATION TO TRAVEL TRADE PROFESSIONALS AND INDIVIDUAL TRAVELERS TO ASSIST THEM IN LOCATING AUTHENTIC CULTURAL HERITAGE AND INDIGENOUS TOURISM DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE WITHIN NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES. AIANTA INVITES EACH FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE TO CLAIM AND POPULATE THEIR OWN PAGE, PROVIDING A PROFILE OF THE HISTORY, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS THEY WISH TO SHARE. THE SITE INCLUDES A BLOG TO SHOWCASE TRENDS OR GROUPS OF SIMILAR DESTINATIONS. AIANTA HAS INCREASED OUTREACH TO NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE THEIR PARTICIPATION AND VISITOR EXPLORATION OF INDIGENOUS ATTRACTIONS, DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES. NATIVEAMERICA.TRAVEL IS EVOLVING INTO A POWERFUL TOOL FOR NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE INDIGENOUS TOURISM REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. AIANTA IS ENGAGING AND TRAINING INDIGENOUS TOURISM LEADERS TO USE THIS TOOL TO PERPETUATE AND PROMOTE THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,721,039
Program Service Revenue $1,823,590
Investment Income $28,370
Other Revenue $6,409
TOTAL REVENUE $3,579,408

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,500,111
Salaries & Benefits $891,231
Fundraising Expenses $55,053
Program Expenses $2,932,395
Other Expenses $902,372
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,293,714

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,579,408 $3,033,064 +0.2%
Expenses $3,293,714 $2,793,414 +0.2%
Net Income $285,694 $239,650 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
21
Volunteers
22

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
$139,074
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHERRY L RUPERT CHIEF EXEC O 40.00
Officer
$121,368 $17,706 $139,074
JAYME CAGLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKI GRAHAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH KAZHE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRBY METOXEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARIAN MORSETTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MALIA SANDERS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE SIJOHN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMY-JOHN THOMPSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLENE VIRGILIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS OWENS PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORA ANN CHAISSON VICE PRESIDE 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE ANDERSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN WADSWORTH TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$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
2024 $3,579,408 $3,293,714 $2,003,529 $285,694
2023 $3,033,064 $2,793,414 $1,784,837 $239,650
2022 $1,725,316 $1,486,845 $1,551,233 $238,471
2021 $1,198,179 $1,226,022 $950,237 $-27,843
2020 $981,903 $886,163 $664,813 $95,740
2019 $935,537 $1,121,899 $539,000 $-186,362
2018 $1,067,007 $980,450 $751,868 $86,557
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