Great Promise For American Indians is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Great Promise For American Indians employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Promise For American Indians 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 12/2022, Great Promise For American Indians generated $191.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $192.7k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF GREAT PROMISE FOR AMERICAN INDIANS IS TO PRESERVE THE TRADITIONS AND CULTURES OF AMERICAN INDIANS, AND TO SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION NEEDS OF THEIR YOUTH AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AUSTIN POWWOW AND AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL IS AN ANNUAL EVENT HELD EACH AUTUMN. MANY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES COME FROM ALL PARTS OF THE US TO PARTICIPATE. AUDIENCES COME FROM NEARLY EVERY STATE IN THE UNION. THERE IS AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION IN THE AM. ARTISTS EXHIBITS REPRESENT ALL NATIONS AND GROUPS FROM EACH OF THE AREAS OF NORTH AMERICA. NATIVE CRAFTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AND SAMPLING. TO BE AN EXHIBITOR, ALL ARTISTS MUST FOLLOW THE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS ACT. DRUM GROUPS, SINGERS AND DANCERS PERFORM AND ENCOURAGE VISITORS AND AUDIENCES TO JOIN IN.
CONSULTATION ON HANDLING OF MUSEUM ARTIFACTS
RED VOICES IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES THE HISTORY AND CULTURES OF THE MANY NATIONS OF AMERICAN INDIANS ARE PRESENTED TO STUDENTS IN PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS, GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 12. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTS WITH PRESENTING PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES. MEMBERS COLLABORATE WITH NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, PROGRAMS ARE TAKEN INTO COMMUNITY CENTERS AND LIBRARIES SO THAT LEARNERS OF ALL AGES MAY BENEFIT.
TEXAS AMERIAN INDAN HERITAGE DAY IS A RECENTLY DECLARED HONOR DAY FOR AMERICAN INCIANS ONCE/OR CURRENTLY LIVING IN TEXAS. GREAT PROMISE FOR AMERICAN INDIANS PARTNERS WITH THE BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM TO BRING SPECIAL PROGRAMMING TO THE HUNDREDS OF VISITORS ON THE LAST FRIDAY OF SEPTEMBER. THE STORY OF HOW AMERICAN INDIANS LIVED, DIED AND WERE DRIVEN FROM THIS TERRITORY IS EXPLORED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Chebon Tiger Chairdirector | 3 | $0 | |
Amy Taulman Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 | |
Ellen Sutton Secretarydirector | 2 | $0 | |
Skye Howell Treasurerdirector | 5 | $0 | |
Chelsey Tiger Director | 2 | $0 | |
Marisol Navarro Director | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,375 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $106,842 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $191,217 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $70,959 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $9,101 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $80 |
Other expenses | $112,551 |
Total expenses | $192,691 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $148,809 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $148,809 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $148,809 |