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Native Public Media Inc

EIN 80-0672072 · Flagstaff, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, ENGAGED, INDEPENDENT NATIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH MEDIA ACCESS, CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP.

Income
$756,883
Spending
$614,290
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
21.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
6
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$128,864, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.4 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 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 53% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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 December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $432,419 spent. THE NATIVE PUBLIC MEDIA (NPM) STATION SUPPORT PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ENHANCING THE LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF NATIVE BROADCASTING ENTITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. CURRENTLY, NPM SUPPORTS 58 TRIBAL RADIO STATIONS AND THREE TELEVISION STATIONS IN ITS NETWORK, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SERVICES THAT EMPOWER NATIVE COMMUNITIES TO MANAGE THEIR BROADCASTING FACILITIES EFFECTIVELY.KEY COMPONENTS OF THE STATION SUPPORT PROGRAM INCLUDE:1. TRAINING AND EDUCATION: WE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING TO INCREASE THE EXPERTISE OF TRIBAL BROADCASTERS IN CRITICAL AREAS SUCH AS FUNDRAISING, EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PREPAREDNESS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) AND CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING (CPB) REGULATIONS. THIS TRAINING IS VITAL FOR SUSTAINING THE OPERATIONAL VIABILITY OF TRIBAL MEDIA OUTLETS.2. ANNUAL NATIVE BROADCAST SUMMIT: NPM HOSTS A YEARLY SUMMIT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER TRIBAL BROADCASTERS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, NETWORK, AND DISCUSS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. THIS EVENT FOSTERS COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION AMONG NATIVE MEDIA PROFESSIONALS.3. ON-SITE STATION OPERATIONS INTERVENTION SERVICES: NPM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT THROUGH ON-SITE INTERVENTIONS, ADDRESSING OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY TRIBAL STATIONS. THESE INTERVENTIONS ARE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH STATION, ENSURING THAT THEY CAN MAINTAIN UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.4. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THROUGH THE INDIGENOUS YOUTH BROADCAST AND MEDIA WORKSHOP: THIS INITIATIVE WITH NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY INSPIRES AND EDUCATES NATIVE YOUTH ABOUT BROADCASTING. THIS PROGRAM CULTIVATES THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEDIA PROFESSIONALS AND STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY TIES THROUGH STORYTELLING AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION.
  2. $48,047 spent. POLICY PROGRAMTHE POLICY PROGRAM ADVOCATES PROGRESSIVE POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN AND EXPAND MEDIA ASSETS SERVING TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. OUR WORK IS ROOTED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ENSURING BROADCASTING REMAINS A DEMOCRATIC AND LOCALLY DRIVEN MEDIUM. KEY INITIATIVES UNDER THE POLICY PROGRAM INCLUDE:1. ASSISTING TRIBES IN LICENSING BROADCAST FACILITIES: WE PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AND ENTITIES SEEKING TO NAVIGATE THE FCC LICENSING PROCESS FOR SECURING BROADCAST FACILITIES. THIS SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL FOR EMPOWERING TRIBES TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN MEDIA PLATFORMS.2. SUPPORTING TRIBAL COMMUNICATIONS POLICIES: NPM ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION THAT PROMOTES PARTNERSHIPS, CONSULTATION, FELLOWSHIPS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR TRIBAL COMMUNICATIONS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS. BY FACILITATING COMMUNITY DISCOURSE, NPM CREATES A ROBUST FRAMEWORK THAT SUPPORTS NATIVE MEDIA OPERATIONS AND THE USE OF BROADCAST ASSETS THAT SERVE TRIBAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH AN UNDERSTANDING OF POLICYMAKING AND REGULATORY PROCESSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 October 2012.

    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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