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American Indian Community Housing Organization

EIN 41-1782394 · Duluth, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak22 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN COMMUNITY SAFETY AND STABILITY THROUGH A TRADITIONAL APPROACH.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
50
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$126,681, executive di

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

Weak: 22 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $2.5 million spent. HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES GIMAAJII-MINO-BIMAADIZIMIN - WE ARE, ALL OF US TOGETHER, BEGINNING A GOOD LIFE. AICHO'S CENTRAL LOCATION AT 202 W. 2ND STREET IN DULUTH. GIMAAJII FEATURES 29-UNITS OF PERMANENT, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UTILIZING THE "HOUSING FIRST" MODEL. ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, ADVOCACY, VOLUNTARY CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ONSITE PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, FOOD SECURITY, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY. DABINOO'IGAN EMERGENCY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER - A PLACE WHERE YOU ARE SAFE, COMFORTED, AND SHELTERED. DABINOO'IGAN SHELTER IS A 23 BED EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, TRAFFICKING, AND STALKING WHO NEED IMMEDIATE SHELTER. SHELTER RESIDENTS CAN STAY UP TO 60 DAYS AND RECEIVE A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, HOUSING SEEARCH ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, LIMTED LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAMMING. ENDAZHI-MAADAAJIMON - A PLACE WHERE STORIES BEGIN. ENDAZHI-MAADAAJIMON IS A TEN UNIT BUILDING WHICH PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WORKING TO BUILD RENTAL HISTORY AND HOUSING STABILITY. HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES GIMAAJII-MINO-BIMAADIZIMIN - WE ARE, ALL OF US TOGETHER, BEGINNING A GOOD LIFE. AICHO'S CENTRAL LOCATION AT 202 W. 2ND STREET IN DULUTH. GIMAAJII FEATURES 29-UNITS OF PERMANENT, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UTILIZING THE "HOUSING FIRST" MODEL. ON-SITE SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT, ADVOCACY, VOLUNTARY CASE MANAGEMENT, AND ONSITE PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN, FOOD SECURITY, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY. DABINOO'IGAN EMERGENCY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER - A PLACE WHERE YOU ARE SAFE, COMFORTED, AND SHELTERED. DABINOO'IGAN SHELTER IS A 23 BED EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF PHYSICAL AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, TRAFFICKING, AND STALKING WHO NEED IMMEDIATE SHELTER. SHELTER RESIDENTS CAN STAY UP TO 60 DAYS AND RECEIVE A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING ADVOCACY, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, HOUSING SEEARCH ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, LIMTED LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAMMING. ENDAZHI-MAADAAJIMON - A PLACE WHERE STORIES BEGIN. ENDAZHI-MAADAAJIMON IS A TEN UNIT BUILDING WHICH PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WORKING TO BUILD RENTAL HISTORY AND HOUSING STABILITY.
  2. $930,821 spent. ARTS AND CULTURE: AICHO PROVIDES DIRECT ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS, HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS, WRITERS, AND TRADITIONAL ARTISTS. AICHO'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON RETAIL SPACE ACCESS FOR OVER 150 ARTISTS, FOOD PRODUCERS, AND VENDORS THROUGH THE INDIGENOUS FIRST GIFT SHOP. AICHO PROVIDES ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMMING THROUGH MARKET VENDOR EVENTS, TRAINING AND RESOURCE EVENTS, AND NETWORK BUILDING. THE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND BUILDS AN ECONOMIC PATHWAY FOR EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A NETWORK OF ESTABLISHED BUSINESS OWNERS. AICHO ARTS AND CULTURE ALSO INCLUDES A TRADITIONAL FOOD SECURITY AND A TRADITIONAL HEALING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDE ONGOING EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL METHODS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. ARTS AND CULTURE: AICHO PROVIDES DIRECT ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS, HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, MUSICIANS, WRITERS, AND TRADITIONAL ARTISTS. AICHO'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON RETAIL SPACE ACCESS FOR OVER 150 ARTISTS, FOOD PRODUCERS, AND VENDORS THROUGH THE INDIGENOUS FIRST GIFT SHOP. AICHO PROVIDES ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMMING THROUGH MARKET VENDOR EVENTS, TRAINING AND RESOURCE EVENTS, AND NETWORK BUILDING. THE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARTS AND BUILDS AN ECONOMIC PATHWAY FOR EMERGING ENTREPRENEURS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A NETWORK OF ESTABLISHED BUSINESS OWNERS. AICHO ARTS AND CULTURE ALSO INCLUDES A TRADITIONAL FOOD SECURITY AND A TRADITIONAL HEALING PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDE ONGOING EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL METHODS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
  3. $203,187 spent. COVID-19 RESPONSE: COVID RECOVERY PROGRAM, AICHO PROVIDED A COMPREHENSIVE COVID RESPONSE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION; VACCINE AND TESTING CLINICS; CULTURALLY SPECIFIC COVID MESSAGING; WORKING WITH LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES TO ENSURE SAFETY OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS; STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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 November 6, 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 January 1998.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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