National Indian Education Association
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $3.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-0976048
Organization Overview
National Indian Education Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Indian Education Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Indian Education Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Indian Education Association generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION REFORM: NIEA EQUIPS ALL EDUCATORS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT NATIVE STUDENTS IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND. AS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION, NIEA HAS ESTABLISHED MEANINGFUL AND SOUND RELATIONSHIPS AMONG EDUCATORS AND ADVOCACY LEADERS ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS. THROUGH STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, NIEA SERVES AS THE CRITICAL LINK BETWEEN NATIVE COMMUNITIES AND THE DIVERSE ARRAY OF INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE NATIVE STUDENTS FROM CRADLE TO COLLEGE.
CONVENTIONS: THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATION CONVENTION IS HOSTED IN VARIOUS REGIONS THROUGHOUT THE US TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION HAS A BROAD REACH AND REPRESENTATIVE OF NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE EDUCATORS AND ADVOCATES. THE CONVENTION BRINGS TOGETHER PRE-K THROUGH COLLEGE EDUCATORS, SCHOOL LEADERS, PARENTS, COMMUNITY, TRIBAL LEADERSHIP AND RESEARCHERS TO EXPLORE AND EXCHANGE IDEAS, NETWORK, AND LEARN OF INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES PERTAINING TO EDUCATION, CULTURE AND LANGUAGE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THROUGH OUR NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER, NIEA WORKS WITH SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND RESEARCHERS TO EQUIP THEM WITH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND STRATEGIES NEEDED TO PROVIDE OUR NEXT GENERATION OF NATIVE YOUTH THE KNOWLEDGE FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFE SUCCESS. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS WORK BY ADHERING TO OUR FOUNDING PRINCIPLES TO CONVENE EDUCATORS TO EXPLORE WAYS OF IMPROVING SCHOOLS AND THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS SERVING NATIVE CHILDREN; TO PROMOTE THE MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS; AND TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES FOR INFLUENCING POLICY CHANGE. NIEA SUPPORTS TRIBAL LEADERSHIP, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS WITH TIMELY, RELEVANT INFORMATION ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY FOR NATIVE EDUCATION. NIEA DELIVERS ADVOCACY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, WEBINARS, AND FACT SHEETS TO ENSURE OUR ADVOCATES HAVE THE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION NEEDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diana Cournoyer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $139,050 |
Christopher Topoleski Legislative Director | 40 | $108,150 | |
Tesia Zientek Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patricia Whitefoot 2nd Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jason P Dropik President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Connie Oxendine Locklear 1st Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,665,232 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,102,890 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,768,122 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,000,195 |
| Investment income | $32,362 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20,542 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,693 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,831,899 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,050 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,631 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $795,514 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,287 |
| Other employee benefits | $96,740 |
| Payroll taxes | $78,753 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,113 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $116,303 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,022 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,186,992 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,046 |
| Office expenses | $187,665 |
| Information technology | $357,588 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $77,979 |
| Travel | $157,230 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $304,259 |
| Interest | $1,203 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,242 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,657,835 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $320,650 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $417,652 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $95,750 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $51,553 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $455,494 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,328 |
| Total assets | $1,350,427 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $295,022 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $18,760 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,145 |
| Total liabilities | $317,927 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $508,853 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $523,647 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,350,427 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that National Indian Education Association has recieved totaling $1,055,140.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wend Ii Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: NATIVE EDUCATION FOR ALL | $650,000 |
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Grantmakers For Education Portland, OR PURPOSE: AFTERSCHOOL & SUMMER RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITY FUND | $100,000 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $35,000 |
Bush Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF NATIVE CONTROL OF NATIVE EDUCATION: A TIME TO LEAD, WHICH WILL DISCUSS HOW NATIVE COMMUNITIES CAN CREATE EDUCATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY MOVEMENTS, INCORPORATING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES, CULTURE-BASED CURRICULUM, AND TEACHING TECHNIQUES THAT UNDERSTAND THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF NATIVE STUDENTS AND CREATE TRUE EQUITY IN CLASSROOMS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND COMMUNITIES | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $140 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Moveon Org Civic Action Washington, DC | $4,457,959 | $10,598,957 |
50can Inc Washington, DC | $11,451,169 | $14,699,448 |
Working America Education Fund Washington, DC | $15,449,080 | $11,091,684 |
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Of America Inc Washington, DC | $19,124,215 | $8,637,291 |
American Federation For Children Inc Columbia, MD | $4,734,302 | $8,920,295 |
Council For Exceptional Children Arlington, VA | $4,293,509 | $5,157,244 |
International Bridge Tunnel And Turnpike Association Washington, DC | $5,612,025 | $5,095,410 |
Council Of Graduate Schools Washington, DC | $15,477,083 | $4,356,151 |
Tesseract Research Center Inc Washington, DC | $8,180,925 | $2,226,497 |
National Indian Education Association Washington, DC | $1,350,427 | $3,831,899 |
National Coalition For Public School Options Haymarket, VA | $398,047 | $3,479,643 |
American Pilots Association Inc Washington, DC | $1,788,450 | $3,376,581 |