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Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio

EIN 31-1427508 · Columbus, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To preserving and restoring balance in the lives of American Indian and Alaska Native youth and families living in and around Central Ohio through culture, wellness, community and education.

Income
$278,139
Spending
$260,320
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
24.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
2
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$41,245, project director

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $156,450 spent. The organization focuses on the special needs of American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) and their status in an urban environment by offering the following appropriate cultural programs and services: 1) holiday gatherings, 2) cultural classes and events, 3) community development curricula, 4) traditional AI/AN ceremonies and teachings. Throughout the year, NAICCO provides other appropriate cultural programs and services based on the needs of the AI/AN community. Nearly 100 Native American families per year are serviced by our agencys programs and events.
  2. $37,832 spent. In FY 2023, NAICCO received a grant from the City of Columbus to provide funding for cultural programming and activities that benefit the American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN)community in Central Ohio. NAICCO has been able to furnish supplies for these activities, bring in experts on subjects that impact the community and covering some its facility costs at its site in South Columbus.
  3. $8,841 spent. NAICCO Cuisine creates opportunities for Native community members to earn extra income and develop future employable skills through hands-on experience and training. The operation not only provides a nurturing atmosphere that fosters community, buy-in, and ownership, but as well, serves as a platform for cultivating traditional Native American values and practicesprayer, respect, compassion, truth, generosity, humility, and wisdom (foundational fabric of Native communities). All the benefits, experience and training listed above comes from the offerings of NAICCO Cuisine, which consists of a food trailer that offers a one-of-a-kind menu of Native American street food. The offerings from NAICCO Cuisine include Fry Bread, NDN Tacos, NDN Taco Bowls and Buffalo Burgers. NAICCO Cuisine is made available through activities at its facility in South Columbus, and the food trailer can be found at various festivals and special events in Central Ohio.
  4. $7,121 spent. Land Back NAICCO is a program in which the organization raises money toward purchasing at least 20 acres of land in Central Ohio and focus on stewardship of land - emphasizing conservation and rewilding. Opportunities related to the prorgam are being explored through discussions with private and nonprofit parties.

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 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 June 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 July 1995.

    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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