Advancing Communities Foundation
- Assets
- $121.2k
- Revenue
- $237.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Polacca, AZ
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2016
- EIN
- 47-2149929
Organization Overview
Advancing Communities Foundation is located in Polacca, AZ. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advancing Communities Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ADVANCING COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) THAT SUPPORTS AMERICAN INDIAN / ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITIES IN FOUR AREAS: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT - ACADEMIC PREPARATION SERVICES FROM K-PHD; ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP - ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE SUSTAINABILITY FOR RESERVATION FAMILIES; PUBLIC HEALTH - PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT REGARDING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS; AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND PROFESSIONALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR LARGEST PROGRAM WAS THE LEADERS IN EQUITABLE EVALUATION AND DIVERSITY PROGRAM (LEEAD) WHICH WAS COMPRISED OF MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF EVALUATION. LEEAD CONSISTS OF THREE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS: 1) A SEMESTER OF ONLINE EVALUATION COURSEWORK; 2) ONGOING MENTORSHIP FROM ESTABLISHED EXPERTS IN EVALUATION; AND 3) A REMOTE EVALUATION RESIDENCY PLACEMENT AT A RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, FOUNDATION OR PRIVATE FIRM. ADDITIONALLY, SCHOLARS PARTICIPATED IN TWO IN-PERSON GATHERINGS OF THE LEEAD NETWORK.
THE SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM IS THE HOPI CHAMBER AND LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION AND A LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO THE PUBLIC TO TRAIN INDIVIDUALS ON BETTER MANAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
OUR THIRD PROGRAM SERVICE WAS THE ENVIRONMENTAL WORKSHOP SERIES. THE SERIES AIMS TO STRENGTHEN MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN RELATIONS TO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, STAFFING AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO BUILD CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURES. THE PROGRAM TEACHERS HOW TO EVALUATE AND EMPLOY COST EFFECTIVE AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS THROUGH INTERACTIVE TRAINING MODULES THAT CAN BE LOCALLY MAINTAINED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bridget Neconie Board Member | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Shawn Imitates Dog Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Claradina Soto Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jason Lewis Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Yolanda Polequaptewa Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $34,069 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $480 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $236,900 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,602 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $237,380 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $45 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $237,639 |
| 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. | $34,069 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $30,700 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,732 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $178 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32 |
| Office expenses | $1,200 |
| Information technology | $453 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $21,815 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,213 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $116,392 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,247 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $121,247 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $121,247 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $121,247 |