National Indian Education Association

Organization Overview

National Indian Education Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, National Indian Education Association employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Indian Education Association 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, National Indian Education Association generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION REFORM: NIEA EQUIPS ALL EDUCATORS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT NATIVE STUDENTS IN REACHING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND. AS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION, NIEA HAS ESTABLISHED MEANINGFUL AND SOUND RELATIONSHIPS AMONG EDUCATORS AND ADVOCACY LEADERS ON LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS. THROUGH STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, NIEA SERVES AS THE CRITICAL LINK BETWEEN NATIVE COMMUNITIES AND THE DIVERSE ARRAY OF INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE NATIVE STUDENTS FROM BIRTH THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING.


CONVENTIONS: THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATION CONVENTION IS HOSTED IN VARIOUS REGIONS THROUGHOUT THE US TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION HAS A BROAD REACH AND REPRESENTATIVE OF NATIVE AND NON-NATIVE EDUCATORS AND ADVOCATES. THE CONVENTION BRINGS TOGETHER PRE-K THROUGH COLLEGE EDUCATORS, SCHOOL LEADERS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, COMMUNITY, TRIBAL LEADERSHIP, RESEARCHERS, AND ALLIES TO EXPLORE AND EXCHANGE IDEAS, NETWORK, AND LEARN OF INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES PERTAINING TO EDUCATION, CULTURE AND LANGUAGE.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THROUGH OUR NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER, NIEA WORKS WITH SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND RESEARCHERS TO EQUIP THEM WITH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND STRATEGIES NEEDED TO PROVIDE OUR NEXT GENERATION OF NATIVE YOUTH THE KNOWLEDGE FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFE SUCCESS. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS WORK BY ADHERING TO OUR FOUNDING PRINCIPLES TO CONVENE EDUCATORS TO EXPLORE WAYS OF IMPROVING SCHOOLS AND THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS SERVING NATIVE CHILDREN; TO PROMOTE THE MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS; AND TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES FOR INFLUENCING POLICY CHANGE. NIEA SUPPORTS TRIBAL LEADERSHIP, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS WITH TIMELY, RELEVANT INFORMATION ON EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY FOR NATIVE EDUCATION. NIEA DELIVERS ADVOCACY TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, WEBINARS, AND FACT SHEETS TO ENSURE OUR ADVOCATES HAVE THE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION NEEDED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Diana Cournoyer
Executive Director
$175,000
Rusty Creed Brown
Deputy Director
$123,462
Carrie F Whitlow
Board Member
$0
Patricia Whitefoot
Board Member
$0
Lori Quigley
Board Member
$0
Jason P Dropik
Parliamentarian
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Youscience
Career Consulting
$252,350
Agency Mabu
Logistics
$177,810
Prenda Inc
Educational
$176,212
Nuna Consulting Group Llc
Communications
$157,289
Oconnor Consulting Services
Accounting
$161,495
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $979,543
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,589,006
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,568,549
Total Program Service Revenue$2,340,908
Investment income $144,426
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,358
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,058,434

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