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American Indian Artist Amerinda Inc

EIN 13-3515233 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NATIVE AMERICAN ART AND CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Income
$88,163
Spending
$102,382
Spent on programs
52%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$26,678, chairperson

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    52% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $13,148 spent. THE THEATER PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON SABBATICAL. THERE IS RESIDUAL INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE COMPLETED WORKS. WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED OUR GOAL OF DEVELOPING ARTISTIC EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP IN THE CONTEMPORARY NATIVE THEATER. GOING FORWARD THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN CONSULATION WITH THE AMERINDA PERFORMING ARTISTS WILL FOCUS ON DEVELIOPING FILM AND MEDIA PROGRAMS.
  2. $2,192 spent. AMERINDA PROGRAM ARCHIVE AND COLLECTIONS - BENEFIT THE 100+ ARTISTS OF THE NEW YORK MOVEMENT IN CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN ART, ONE OF ONLY TWO DOCUMENTED MULTI-ARTS MOVEMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES, AND TO BENEFIT PUBLIC AUDIENCES. IN 2025 AMERINDA BEGAN IMPLEMENTING A PLAN TO ACCOMMODATE THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF COLLECTIONS AND MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE, HUMANITIES SCHOLARS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
  3. $38,071 spent. FILM & MEDIA PROGRAM TO BENEFIT THE 53+ FILM AND MEDIA ARTISTS WORKING WITH AMERINDA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DREAM STARTER/PRETTY HAIR CAMP- A DRAMATIC SHORT FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: COSTUME DESIGNER/ KIT RENTAL, HAIR & MAKE- UP, PRODUCER, SOUND MIXER, FILM/VIDEO EDITING. LAND SALE- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: GRAPHIC DESIGNER PITCH DECK, FILM/STILL PHOTO FOOTAGE LICENSE, PRODUCER-BUDGET PREP, PRODUCER, INTERNET SUBSCRIPTION, PROGRAM TRAVEL THE HEART STAYS- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: DELIVERY, INTERNET SUBSCRIPTION, ARCHIVAL STORAGE, PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DUES, MEAL & ENTERTAINMENT, PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DUES. THE REAWAKENING- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. ARCHIVAL FILM STORAGE. FILM & MEDIA PROGRAM TO BENEFIT THE 53+ FILM AND MEDIA ARTISTS WORKING WITH AMERINDA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. DREAM STARTER/PRETTY HAIR CAMP- A DRAMATIC SHORT FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: COSTUME DESIGNER/ KIT RENTAL, HAIR & MAKE- UP, PRODUCER, SOUND MIXER, FILM/VIDEO EDITING. LAND SALE- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: GRAPHIC DESIGNER PITCH DECK, FILM/STILL PHOTO FOOTAGE LICENSE, PRODUCER-BUDGET PREP, PRODUCER, INTERNET SUBSCRIPTION, PROGRAM TRAVEL THE HEART STAYS- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. MONIES WERE USED FOR: DELIVERY, INTERNET SUBSCRIPTION, ARCHIVAL STORAGE, PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DUES, MEAL & ENTERTAINMENT, PROFESSIONAL MEMBER DUES. THE REAWAKENING- A DRAMATIC FEATURE FILM OF CONTEMPORARY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITION AND CULTURE. ARCHIVAL FILM STORAGE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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