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Cedar Fund of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

EIN 83-3208022 · Nespelem, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES FOR PROMOTING CULTURE PRESERVATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, CIVIL PARTICIPATION AND THE OVERALL HEALTH OF NATIVE PEOPLE AND OUR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$243,667
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
79.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 79.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 87% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 September 30, 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 (1)
  1. $170,566 spent. THESE ARE THE INITIATIVES FOR THE CURRENT YEAR:CULTURE & HEALTH: THE CEDAR FUND LAUNCHED THE HOME RE(BUILD) PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE RESERVATION'S HOUSING SHORTAGE, TARGETING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE TRANSITIONAL AND EXECUTIVE HOMES TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE FUND PARTNERED WITH RETAIL STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT NEW COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPAND RETAIL OPTIONS, CREATING JOBS AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE. AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVES WERE ALSO ADVANCED TO DIVERSIFY THE ECONOMY AND BUILD LONG-TERM RESILIENCE IN RESPONSE TO HOUSING SHORTAGES, WORKFORCE CHALLENGES, AND INFLATIONARY PRESSURES.EDUCATION: THE CEDAR FUND ESTABLISHED THE COLVILLE (1ST) NETWORK TO CONNECT STUDENTS WITH MENTORS AND PROFESSIONALS FOR CAREER EXPLORATION, SKILLS TRAINING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION, A STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT ENDOWMENT WAS CREATED TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BURDENS ON TRIBAL GRADUATES AND ENCOURAGE SKILLED PROFESSIONALS TO RETURN AND SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: TO STRENGTHEN CIVIC PARTICIPATION, THE FUND ORGANIZED AND BROADCAST COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND SKYBEAR MEDIA. THESE EFFORTS EXPANDED TRANSPARENCY, IMPROVED ACCESS TO ELECTION DIALOGUE, AND ENCOURAGED YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN CIVIC LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 May 2019.

    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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