First Nations Development Institute meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1983, VA
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Also Known As
First Nations Oweesta
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Affiliates
First Nations Oweesta Corporation
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Stated Purpose
"to advance and promote the direct participation of Tribes, Tribal members, and other Indigenous Peoples in the full use of the economy."
First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) works to improve economic conditions for Native Americans through technical assistance and training, advocacy and policy. The organization also provides direct financial grants in the areas of investing in Native youth, achieving Native financial empowerment, nourishing Native foods and health, advancing household and community asset-building strategies, and strengthening tribal and community institutions. The Investing in Native Youth program supports projects that infuse Native youth with traditions and languages to prepare them for an empowered adulthood guided by their cultures. The Achieving Native Financial Empowerment program helps Native individuals and families master and practice wise financial management through financial and investor education curricula. The Nourishing Native Foods and Health program supports sustainable food systems that aim to improve health, alleviate hunger, strengthen food security, improve the environment, and increase control over Native agriculture. The Advancing Households and Community Asset-Building Strategies program works with national and local partners to identify, develop, and implement strategies that move families and communities toward financial security. The Strengthening Tribal and Community Institutions program provides tools and resources to create new community-based nonprofit organizations and strengthen the capacity of existing nonprofits and Tribal programs. FNDI also supports Native ecological stewardship and strives to improve Native control of, and access to, ancestral lands and resources.
For the year ended June 30, 2021, First Nations Development Institute's program expenses were:
Strengthening Tribal and Community Institutions |
$6,817,177 |
Nourishing Native Foods and Health |
$2,992,731 |
Native Lands Stewardship |
$386,712 |
Investing in Native Youth |
$277,857 |
Advancing Household and Community Asset Building |
$98,929 |
Achieving Native Financial Empowerment |
$75,260 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$10,648,666 |
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Chief Executive
Michael E. Roberts, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$222,177
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Chair of the Board
Benny Shendo
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
New Mexico State Senator; Tribal Administrator for the Jemez Pueblo Tribe
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Board Size
8
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Paid Staff Size
35
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $29,771,571, 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 First Nations Development Institute's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2021.
Source of Funds |
Grants |
$21,298,983 |
Contributions |
$7,942,149 |
Investment return |
$3,107,406 |
Government grants |
$530,439 |
Other income |
$346,775 |
Program service fees |
$240,645 |
Total Income |
$33,466,397 |
- Programs: 90%
- Administrative: 8%
- Fundraising: 2%
Total Income |
$33,466,397 |
Program expenses |
$10,648,666 |
Fundraising expenses |
$336,789 |
Administrative expenses |
$858,324 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$11,843,779 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$21,622,618 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$28,377,520 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$50,000,138 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,115,986 |
Total Assets |
$51,116,124 |