Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance is located in Flagstaff, AZ. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance 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 12/2023, Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NAFSA WAS FORMED TO RESTORE & SUPPORT NATIVE AMERICAN FOOD SYSTEMS NATIONALLY, IN NEW MEXICO & CANADA THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY & POLICY, WHILE PROMOTING BETTER HEALTH & CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: NAFSA PROVIDES ADVOCACY, EDUCATION & NETWORKING TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES NATIONALLY AS THEY REVITALIZE THEIR INDIGENOUS FOOD SYSTEMS. NAFSAPROVIDES FISCAL & PROJECT SPONSORSHIP TO ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, & BUSINESSES THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH ITS MISSION & VALUES & THOSE THAT FURTHER NAFSAS TAX-EXEMPTPURPOSES.
ISKN: NAFSAS INDIGENOUS SEED KEEPERS NETWORK (ISKN) IS NOURISHING THE GROWING SEED SOVEREIGNTY MOVEMENT ACROSS NORTH AMERICA THROUGH PROVIDING EDUCATIONALRESOURCES, ORGANIZING EVENTS TO CONNECT THOSE ENGAGED IN SEED SAVING, & THROUGH PROVIDING MENTORSHIP TRAINING, OUTREACH, & ADVOCACY SUPPORT ON SEED POLICY ISSUES.
COMMUNITY GRANT MAKING
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lilian Hill Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $68,949 |
John Bonaparte Director | Trustee | 1 | $24,400 |
Julie Garreau President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward H Hall III Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Matthews Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josie Chase Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,687,459 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,687,459 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,000 |
| Investment income | $11,675 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $147 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,701,281 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $234,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $165,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,349 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,141 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $575,841 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $109,012 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,871 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,107 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $184,370 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,571 |
| Office expenses | $45,236 |
| Information technology | $21,380 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,138 |
| Travel | $119,731 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,400 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,035 |
| All other expenses | $32 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,618,179 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,304 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,066,230 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $310,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $9,644 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,624,178 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,376 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $23,376 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $668,044 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $932,758 |
| 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 | $1,624,178 |
Over the last fiscal year, Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance has awarded $222,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BEN INITIATIVE | | | $30,000 |
COMMUNITY LEARNING NETWORK | | | $30,000 |
FLOWERING TREE PERMACULTURE | | | $35,000 |
RED WILLOW CENTER | | | $30,000 |
REZZILIENT | | | $7,000 |
SAN XAVIER COOP FARM | | | $30,000 |