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America Indian Family Center

EIN 41-1841352 · Saint Paul, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AIFC PROVIDES AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILIES WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ENRICHED BY TRADITIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN VALUES AND CULTURE.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
48
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$160,917, executive dir.

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $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. $4.9 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:THE AIFC PROVIDES HOLISTIC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT, FOCUSING ON MENTAL, CHEMICAL, AND BEHAVIORAL WELLBEING FOR ALL GENERATIONS. THESE SERVICES INTEGRATE TRADITIONAL HEALING PRACTICES, CEREMONIES, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACHES TO CREATE A CULTURALLY RELEVANT PATH TO WELLNESS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- HEALING GENERATIONS: THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS.- KHUNSI ONIKAN (GRANDMOTHER'S ARMS): RECOVERY AND TREATMENT FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.- SOOGIZIN DODEM (STRENGTHENING FAMILIES): TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES TO BUILD RESILIENCE AND IMPROVE FAMILY DYNAMICS."
  2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICESTHE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM EQUIPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC STABILITY AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THESE SERVICES ADDRESS HOUSING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO SUCCESS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- THINICA OWICHAKIYAPI THIPI (HELPING THE HOMELESS BUILD): HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AND PROVIDE STABILITY.- ZUYA WO OHIYA (JOURNEY TO SUCCESS): EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOSTERING SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT."
  3. FAMILY & YOUTH SERVICES: FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES PROMOTE TRADITIONAL LIFESTYLES, PARENTING SKILLS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND HEALTH ACROSS ALL GENERATIONS. THESE SERVICES NURTURE HOLISTIC WELLBEING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- BIMAADIZIWIN MIKANA (THE PATH OF LIFE): PEER MENTORING FOR PARENTS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS.- OMBI'AYAA ANISHINABE-ININIIWUG (RISE UP ORIGINAL MEN): HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR MEN AND FATHERS.- WAABAN OGIMAAWAG (TOMORROW'S LEADERS): YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS TO INSPIRE LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL IDENTITY.- WAKANYEJA KIN WAKAN PI (OUR CHILDREN ARE SACRED): SUPPORT FOR WOMEN'S AND MOTHERS' HEALTH.- FAMILY SPIRIT HOME VISITING PROGRAM: HOME-BASED PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES.- THKAKE (WISE ONE) ELDERS PROGRAM: SERVICES FOR ELDERS TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE AND HONOR THEIR WISDOM."

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 March 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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