AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

EIN: 731023474 501(c)(3)

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Total Revenue
$12,004,535
Total Expenses
$11,220,136
Total Assets
$5,310,889
Net Assets
$3,489,435
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
SARAH ECHOHAWK
Phone
5057651052
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY, founded in 1977, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $12.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $11.2M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

AISES IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASING THE REPRESENTATION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE PACIFIC ISLANDS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) STUDIES AND CAREERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,387,448

PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS: THE FOCUS OF AISES'S PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM IS TO BUILD AWARENESS AND INCREASE RETENTION IN K-12 STEM BY PROVIDING NATIVE K-12 STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND EDUCATORS EXPOSURE AND ACCESS...

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PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS: THE FOCUS OF AISES'S PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM IS TO BUILD AWARENESS AND INCREASE RETENTION IN K-12 STEM BY PROVIDING NATIVE K-12 STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND EDUCATORS EXPOSURE AND ACCESS TO QUALITY CURRICULUM, PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO INTEREST AND ENGAGE THEM IN STEM.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,030,485 Revenue: $692,281

EVENTS AND LEADERSHIP: AISES PRODUCES LARGE SCALE EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS THAT SERVE AS A FORUM FOR NETWORKING, LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND SHARING OF...

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EVENTS AND LEADERSHIP: AISES PRODUCES LARGE SCALE EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS AND OTHERS THAT SERVE AS A FORUM FOR NETWORKING, LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND SHARING OF RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES IN STEM FIELDS. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND EVENTS AND TO GAIN EXPOSURE TO STEM ACTIVITIES AT AN ANNUAL STEM DAY EVENT. COLLEGE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS ARE EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS ALONG WITH RESUME SUPPORT AND INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES. ALL EVENTS OFFER A CULTURAL COMPONENT WHICH MAKES AISES EVENTS UNIQUE.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,429,794

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND RESEARCH: THE FOCUS OF AISES' STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND RESEARCH IS TO IDENTIFY AND LEVERAGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND CONDUCT RESEARCH IN STEM ISSUES SPECIFIC TO NATIVE...

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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND RESEARCH: THE FOCUS OF AISES' STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND RESEARCH IS TO IDENTIFY AND LEVERAGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS AND CONDUCT RESEARCH IN STEM ISSUES SPECIFIC TO NATIVE PEOPLE BY IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES IN NATIVE STEM EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER KEY STEM STAKEHOLDERS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,561,592
Program Service Revenue $1,418,792
Investment Income $-5,431
Other Revenue $29,582
TOTAL REVENUE $12,004,535

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $998,585
Salaries & Benefits $4,698,332
Fundraising Expenses $677,766
Program Expenses $8,439,333
Other Expenses $5,523,219
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,220,136

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $12,004,535 $9,273,961 +0.3%
Expenses $11,220,136 $9,794,112 +0.1%
Net Income $784,399 $-520,151 -2.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
56
Volunteers
350

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
6
$478,773
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH ECHOHAWK PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$297,073 $11,523 $308,596
AMY WEINSTEIN VICE PRESIDE 40.00
Officer
$155,850 $14,327 $170,177
KELLIE JEWETT-FERNANDEZ VP BUSINESS 40.00
Highest
$147,612 $16,089 $163,701
KATHY DEERINWATER VP PROJECTS/ 40.00
Highest
$143,062 $7,688 $150,750
RUEBEN HERNADEZ ADVISOR-INFO 40.00
Highest
$123,106 $12,020 $135,126
DAVID CORNOYER VP ADVANCEME 40.00
Highest
$115,878 $13,842 $129,720
MONTOYA WHITEMAN MANAGING DIR 40.00
Highest
$108,438 $12,156 $120,594
GARY BURNETTE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM TIGER VICE-CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINA HOLONA SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELVIN MONETTE-BARAJOS TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR GRACE BULLTAIL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN CLARK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA JOHN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDAN KINKADE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ADRIENNE LAVERDUE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATELYN MORGAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR TRACI MORRIS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY K'AH SKAAHLUWAA TODD DIRECTOR 3.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $12,004,535 $11,220,136 $5,310,889 $784,399
2022 $9,273,961 $9,794,112 $4,551,980 $-520,151
2022 $9,273,961 $9,794,112 $4,551,980 $-520,151
2021 $8,766,660 $6,776,814 $4,342,231 $1,989,846
2020 $5,717,062 $5,696,593 $1,953,065 $20,469
2019 $5,674,585 $5,817,558 $2,054,685 $-142,973
2018 $5,010,011 $4,700,230 $1,752,102 $309,781
2018 $5,010,011 $4,700,230 $1,752,102 $309,781
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