American Indian Center Inc

Organization Overview

American Indian Center Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1956. 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 06/2020, American Indian Center Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Indian Center 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 06/2020, American Indian Center Inc generated $692.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $673.3k during the year ending 06/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP AMONG AMERICAN INDIANS OF ALL TRIBES LIVING IN METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AND TO CREATE BONDS OF UNDERSTANDING AND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AMERICAN INDIANS AND NON-AMERICAN INDIANS. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF AMERICAN INDIANS INTO THE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY LIFE, FOSTER ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF AMERICAN INDIANS, SUSTAIN CULTURAL, ARTISTIC AND VOCATIONAL PURSUITS, AND PERPETUATE AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL VALUES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT SAFE, POSITIVE AND EMPOWERING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT PREPARE NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE YOUTH, ADULTS, ELDERS, AND PROFESSIONALS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. COMPONENTS OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LANGUAGE LEARNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS POSITIVE PATHS AND OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAMS.


ARTS - THE ARTS AREA FOCUSES ON PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST VOICE AMERICAN INDIAN REPRESENTATION. AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS SELDOM HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE MANNER IN WHICH THEIR ART IS REPRESENTED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A FIRST VOICE ART GALLERY THAT DISPLAYS NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND HIGHLIGHTS NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS.


WELLNESS - THE WELLNESS AREA FOCUSES ON THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELLBEING OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH MEANS CONSIDERING THE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AND THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: MEDICINAL GARDEN, SENIOR PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE DESERVES TO LIVE IN HARMONY AND THE WELLNESS PROGRAMMING MAY HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS DEVELOP THOSE SKILLS. CURRENT WELLNESS PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF A REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT HELPS VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING GET OUT OF THAT LIFESTYLE.


EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT SAFE, POSITIVE AND EMPOWERING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT PREPARE NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE YOUTH, ADULTS, ELDERS, AND PROFESSIONALS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL-BEING OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. COMPONENTS OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LANGUAGE LEARNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS POSITIVE PATHS AND OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAMS.


ARTS - THE ARTS AREA FOCUSES ON PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR FIRST VOICE AMERICAN INDIAN REPRESENTATION. AMERICAN INDIAN ARTISTS SELDOM HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE MANNER IN WHICH THEIR ART IS REPRESENTED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A FIRST VOICE ART GALLERY THAT DISPLAYS NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND HIGHLIGHTS NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS.


WELLNESS - THE WELLNESS AREA FOCUSES ON THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WELLBEING OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTH MEANS CONSIDERING THE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AND THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: MEDICINAL GARDEN, SENIOR PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMMING. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE DESERVES TO LIVE IN HARMONY AND THE WELLNESS PROGRAMMING MAY HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS DEVELOP THOSE SKILLS. CURRENT WELLNESS PROGRAMMING CONSISTS OF A REFERRAL PROGRAM THAT HELPS VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING GET OUT OF THAT LIFESTYLE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chantay Moore
President
$0
Melodi Serna
Vice President
$0
Monica Rickert-Bolter
Secretary
$0
Les Begay
Treasurer
$0
David Morales
Director
$0
Aaron Golding
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$667,685
Investment income $1,399
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,512
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $692,604

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that American Indian Center Inc has recieved totaling $578,968.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Iff

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: Working Capital as part of the CCT program grant

$350,000
Spencer Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: INTERGENERATION COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND WELLBEING

$70,000
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: OUTREACH/ENGAGEMENT/DIGITAL EQUITY

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$68,350
Chicago Food Policy Advisory Council Nfp

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: Pass through - Builders

$40,000
Common Counsel Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$27,500
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$10,513
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