Association on American Indian Affairs
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Association on American Indian Affairs meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to assist American Indian and Alaska Native communities in their efforts to achieve full economic, social and civil equality, and to defend their rights."
Year, State Incorporated:
1922, NY
Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) reports that it provides national advocacy on issues that support sovereignty and culture, while working at a grassroots level with Native Nations to support the implementation of programs that affect the Nation's people. The first of AAIA's three program areas is the Cultural Sovereignty program, which works to develop infrastructure - such as federal, state and Native Nation laws and policies- that will support the return of stolen lands, Ancestors, religious practices, languages, identity, and children who died at boarding schools. The organization also develops training, strategy and technical support to build capacity within Native Nations, and works to change perspectives of those who wish to hold onto the Native Nations' cultural heritage without free, prior and informed consent. The second AAIA program is Next Generations, which promotes strong, resilient youth, families and Nations through advocacy, education, cultural connections, healing and wellbeing. Finally, the Become an Ally program works to promote understanding about Native Peoples, their sovereign Nations and diverse cultures, so society can make more informed decisions about the environment, economy, education, and healthcare,. The organization reports that it works to build relationships that will support allyship, education and accountability through various social media platforms and the Red Hoop Talk podcast, which seeks to deliver public education, create productive dialogue, and encourage action from supporters about Native Nation issues.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Association on American Indian Affairs's program expenses were:
Cultural Sovereignty: $143,835
Next Generations: $94,287
Become an Ally: $264,928
Total Program Expenses: $503,050
Chief Executive
Shannon O'Loughlin, Chief Executive and Attorney
Compensation*
$191,788
Chair of the Board
Frank Ettawageshik
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Director, United Tribes of Michigan
Board Size
8
Paid Staff Size
5
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Foundation grants, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were less than 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $681,253, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Association on American Indian Affairs's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions, grants, and dues | $681,253 |
| Conference revenue | $67,704 |
| Investment income, net | $23,891 |
| Media sales | $10,917 |
| Realized gains on investments | $8,220 |
| Unrealized gains on investments | $69,791 |
| Total Income | $861,776 |
Programs: 82% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 18%
| Total Income | $861,776 |
| Total expenses: | $612,871 |
| Program expenses | $503,050 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,536 |
| Administrative expenses | $107,285 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $248,905 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,869,543 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,118,448 |
| Total Liabilities | $44,094 |
| Total Assets | $2,162,542 |
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