Association On American Indian Affairs Inc

Organization Overview

Association On American Indian Affairs Inc is located in Clarksville, MD. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Association On American Indian Affairs Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association On American Indian Affairs Inc 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, Association On American Indian Affairs Inc generated $942.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $575.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ASSIST AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITIES IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ACHIEVE FULL ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CIVIL EQUALITY, AND TO DEFEND THEIR RIGHTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CULTURAL SOVEREIGNTY: THE ASSOCIATION'S CULTURAL SOVEREIGNTY PROGRAMS INCLUDE EFFORTS TOWARDS THE RETURN AND REPATRIATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE THAT HAS BEEN STOLEN AND LOOTED DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY; AND THE PROTECTION OF THE SACRED, WHICH INCLUDES SACRED PLACES, ANIMALS, PLANTS, FOODS, MEDICINES, WATER, AIR AND SOIL, AS WELL AS LAND BACK AND TREATY RIGHTS PROTECTION EFFORTS.


THE NEXT GENERATION: THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN PROVIDING GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO STRENGTHEN AND BUILD OUR NEXT GENERATION OF ADVOCATES AND WISDOM KEEPERS. THE ASSOCIATION IS THE OLDEST SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER TO NATIVE STUDENTS SINCE 1947; AND HAVE BEEN PROVIDING FUNDING FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMMING SINCE 1963. MAINTAINING AND HEALING OUR FAMILIES IS ALSO PARAMOUNT TO OUR NEXT GENERATION PROGRAMS. THE ASSOCIATION BEGAN ITS ADVOCACY IN INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ISSUES IN THE 1960S AND ITS RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY DIRECTLY LED TO THE ENACTMENT OF THE INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT OF 1978 - WHICH IS CURRENTLY UNDER ATTACK BY DEEP POCKETS. THROUGH LITIGATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, THE ASSOCIATION IS FIGHTING TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF NATIVE FAMILIES. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO IS WORKING TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE RESOURCES IN OUR YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO KEEP YOUTH IN SCHOOL AND OUT OF DETENTION AND INCARCERATION.


BUILDING ALLYSHIP: BUILDING ALLYSHIP IS THE ASSOCIATION'S PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMMING. WE KNOW OUR WORLD CANNOT CHANGE UNLESS WE ALL UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS AND VALUES ARE TO SUSTAINING OUR WORLD. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION ON NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY, LAW AND POLICY, DEVELOPS PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATIVE NATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS AND ENTITIES AND WORKS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ABOUT BEING A BETTER ALLY AND ADVOCATE. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PRODUCES A NATIVE NEWS AND TALK SHOW CALLED "RED HOOP TALK" THAT HIGHLIGHTS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES FROM ALL OVER INDIAN COUNTRY THAT WORK TO PROTECT THEIR NATIONS AND MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. THE ASSOCIATION FURTHER PROVIDES EDUCATION ABOUT MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, BOARDING SCHOOLS, FEDERAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, LANGUAGE, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND OTHER URGENT ISSUES THAT ARISE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shannon O'loughlin
Chief Execut
$167,667
Dee Ann Deroin
Secretary
$0
Frank Ettawageshik
President
$0
Jonathan Perry
Vice Preside
$0
Joseph Daniels Sr
Treasurer
$0
John Echohawk
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$20,003
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$806,797
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$826,800
Total Program Service Revenue$69,568
Investment income $13,195
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $32,595
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $942,158

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Association On American Indian Affairs Inc has recieved totaling $168,209.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$81,950
Annie E Casey Foundation

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE IDENTIFICATION AND PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT PREVENT THE PENETRATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH INTO JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM

$71,000
Ruth Thomas Weinard Charitable Tr

Champaign, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$10,111
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,148
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$666,083
Earnings$101,260
Net Contributions$100
Other Expense$4,932
Grants$30,000
Ending Balance$732,511

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