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Lumbee Land Development Inc

EIN 56-2259380 · Pembroke, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SERVICES TO TRIBAL MEMBERS RELATING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE, ENERGY ASSISTANCE, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, CULTURAL SERVICES, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, OPIOID ADDICTION/RECOVERY, AND VETERAN SERVICES.

Income
$38.2 million
Spending
$32.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 80%
Employees
201
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$184,966, tribal administrator

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

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 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

    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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 September 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. $17.9 million spent. HOUSING - THE LUMBEE TRIBAL HOUSING PROGRAM BEGAN IN OCTOBER 2001 TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME TRIBAL MEMBERS WITH SAFE, SANITARY, AND DECENT HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM REHABILITATES EXISTING HOMES, REPLACES DILAPIDATED HOMES WITH MOBILE HOMES, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE ON THE PURCHASE OF A HOME, CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME, AND TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR DISPLACED ELIGIBLE MEMBERS. HOUSING CRIME PREVENTION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH YOUTH SERVICES FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN BY ADDRESSING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, CULTURAL SERVICES, AND PATHWAYS TO ADULTHOOD WITH APPROXIMATELY 500 STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE DAILY.
  2. $1.5 million spent. EDUCATION: VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - THE LUMBEE TRIBE PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO GUIDE THEM IN THE DIRECTION OF GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. THESE SERVICES CAN BE IN THE FORM OF HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATION, PROVIDING NECESSARY JOB TOOLS, AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING. INDIAN EDUCATION - THE LUMBEE TRIBE PROVIDES SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOPMENT STEM SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $2.4 million spent. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: ENERGY ASSISTANCE - THE LUMBEE TRIBE HAS AN ENERGY PROGRAM THAT IS FUNDED BY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE HEATING AND COOLING NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME AMERICAN INDIAN HOUSEHOLDS. THIS PROGRAM SERVICES APPROXIMATELY 7,000 FAMILIES ANNUALLY. BUILDING ICRISP - LUMBEE TRIBE IS DEVELOPING A RESERACH INFRASTRUCTURE TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE MISUSE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR OUR INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY
  4. $1.6 million spent. OTHER YOUTH SERVICES, COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND TRIBAL ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 2011.

    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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