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The Notah Begay III Foundation Inc

EIN 20-1870330 · Santa Ana Pue, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NOTAH BEGAY III FOUNDATION'S (NB3F) MISSION IS TO ENSURE NATIVE CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY ADVANCING CULTURES OF NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY HEALTH.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
59.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
36
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$150,471, pres & ceo--

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 59.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 168% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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. $328,277 spent. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: THE FOUNDATION'S NATIONAL GRANTMAKING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, TRIBES, AND NATIVE-LED ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE TOOLS, INFORMATION, AND INSPIRATION FOR EFFECTIVE LONG-TERM CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THAT BENEFITS THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH. THE NB3 FOUNDATION INVESTS IN COMMUNITY-LED AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE FOUR CORE AREAS OF HEALTHY NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT LED THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE NB3 FOUNDATION'S YOUTH COUNCIL, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO NATIVE YOUTH AND ENSURE THE YOUTH PERSPECTIVE IS REFLECTED IN NB3 FOUNDATION INITIATIVES. IN ADDITION, THEY UTILIZED THE NB3 FOUNDATION WATER TRAILER TO PROMOTE HEALTHY HYDRATION AT SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: THE FOUNDATION'S NATIONAL GRANTMAKING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, TRIBES, AND NATIVE-LED ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE TOOLS, INFORMATION, AND INSPIRATION FOR EFFECTIVE LONG-TERM CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THAT BENEFITS THEIR CHILDREN'S HEALTH. THE NB3 FOUNDATION INVESTS IN COMMUNITY-LED AND CULTURALLY RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE FOUR CORE AREAS OF HEALTHY NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT LED THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE NB3 FOUNDATION'S YOUTH COUNCIL, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO NATIVE YOUTH AND ENSURE THE YOUTH PERSPECTIVE IS REFLECTED IN NB3 FOUNDATION INITIATIVES. IN ADDITION, THEY UTILIZED THE NB3 FOUNDATION WATER TRAILER TO PROMOTE HEALTHY HYDRATION AT SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS.
  2. $704,101 spent. NB3FIT: NB3FIT IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SERVING NATIVE AMERICAN AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. A CORE PURPOSE OF THE NB3FIT PROGRAM IS TO GET NATIVE YOUTH HEALTHY AND ACTIVE THROUGH SPORTS, UTILIZING A CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON THE NB3 FOUNDATION'S FOUR CORE AREAS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTHY NUTRITION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS. NB3FIT COACHES TEACH ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD AND NUTRITION SO YOUTH MAY MAKE POSITIVE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE YOUTH ALSO LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, INCORPORATING CULTURAL VALUES WHERE APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING RESPECT, SELF- PERSISTENCE, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE. THIS YEAR, NB3FIT SAW A SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN ALL PROGRAMS, WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S HIGHEST EVER NUMBER OF YOUTH PARTICIPANTS IN NB3FIT PROGRAMS. NB3FIT SENT TEAMS TO THE USATF CROSS-COUNTRY AND TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND INTRODUCED NEW BASKETBALL AND SOCCER LEAGUES. THE NB3 FOUNDATION YOUTH GOLF TEAM PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL TOURNAMENTS, INCLUDING THE NB3 FOUNDATION NATIVE YOUTH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. NB3FIT: NB3FIT IS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SERVING NATIVE AMERICAN AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. A CORE PURPOSE OF THE NB3FIT PROGRAM IS TO GET NATIVE YOUTH HEALTHY AND ACTIVE THROUGH SPORTS, UTILIZING A CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON THE NB3 FOUNDATION'S FOUR CORE AREAS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HEALTHY NUTRITION, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS. NB3FIT COACHES TEACH ABOUT HEALTHY FOOD AND NUTRITION SO YOUTH MAY MAKE POSITIVE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES. THE YOUTH ALSO LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS, INCORPORATING CULTURAL VALUES WHERE APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING RESPECT, SELF- PERSISTENCE, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE. THIS YEAR, NB3FIT SAW A SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN ALL PROGRAMS, WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S HIGHEST EVER NUMBER OF YOUTH PARTICIPANTS IN NB3FIT PROGRAMS. NB3FIT SENT TEAMS TO THE USATF CROSS-COUNTRY AND TRACK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND INTRODUCED NEW BASKETBALL AND SOCCER LEAGUES. THE NB3 FOUNDATION YOUTH GOLF TEAM PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL TOURNAMENTS, INCLUDING THE NB3 FOUNDATION NATIVE YOUTH GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.
  3. $444,956 spent. EVALUATION AND RESEARCH: NB3 FOUNDATION CREATED AN EVALUATION METHODOLOGY THAT CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN A MANNER THAT WAS INHERENT TO NATIVE COMMUNITIES' LIVED EXPERIENCES AND EXPERTISE. TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE AND DECISION-MAKING, THE NB3 FOUNDATION APPLIED VARIOUS METHODS OF EVALUATION AND RESEARCH IN THREE AREAS: 1) ORGANIZATIONALLY, 2) NB3FIT, AND 3) COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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