American Indian College Fund
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
American Indian College Fund meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to invest in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities."
Year, State Incorporated:
1989, DC
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund), provides scholarships and programming to over 4,000 American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students to access and succeed in higher education and prepare for their careers. The organization reports that it also supports 34 tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), located on or near Indian reservations, with funding, training, and programs. The College Fund reports that after graduation, many of their scholars serve their sovereign nations in a variety of roles, enhancing their communities and the country as a whole.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, American Indian College Fund's program expenses were:
| Public education | $4,154,644 |
| Scholarship and grants | $45,344,271 |
| Total Program Expenses | $49,498,915 |
Chief Executive
Cheryl Crazy Bull, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$448,119
Chair of the Board
Leander "Russ" McDonald
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President, United Tribes Technical College
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
85
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 21% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $51,585,272, 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 American Indian College Fund's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Special events, net | $46,457 |
| Other revenue | $134,894 |
| Contributed public service announcements | $1,758,856 |
| Investment return, net | $15,984,135 |
| Contributions | $49,779,959 |
| Total Income | $67,704,301 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 18% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $67,704,301 |
| Total expenses: | $62,776,116 |
| Program expenses | $49,498,915 |
| Fundraising expenses | $11,047,348 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,080,379 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,928,185 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $193,944,203 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $149,474 |
| Ending Net Assets | $198,872,388 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,155,427 |
| Total Assets | $203,027,815 |
Note 1: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents loss on uncollectible promises to give.
Note 2: For the year ended June 30, 2024, the College Fund reported in-kind donations totaling $1,758,856 including PSAs.
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