Native American Business Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The Native American Business Association (NABA) advances the economic development of Native American entrepreneurs and businesses through networking events, trade missions, mentorship programs, and business development resources.
- Income
- $62,863
- Spending
- $105,934
- Reserves
- -0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 84%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 451% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 69% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $15,564 spent. Program Service 2 -Education, Conferences & Professional Development: NABA provided educational programming and professional development opportunities to members through direct event participation and coordination. Major activities included attendance at the 2025 Reservation Economic Summit RES-in Las Vegas (March 10-3), the 2025 NASCO Continental Divide Conference and Fort Worth Reunion (March-April), the Tribal Business Forum (February 27-28), and the First Nations Exchange FNX, March 2-5. The organization also hosted and co-hosted member networking events including the NABA Luncheon April/May and Collective Impact programming -November. Events connected Native-owned businesses with corporate procurement representatives, tribal economic development leaders, and government agency partners. Approximately 300 individuals participated across NABA-sponsored or NABA-attended events during the year.
- $23,326 spent. Program Service 3 -Technical Assistance, Member Services & Communications: NABA delivered ongoing technical assistance and capacity-building support to member businesses through individual consultations, referrals, and resource connections. Recurring "TA" sessions (documented weekly on the organization's calendar from June through December 2025) provided one-on-one and small-group guidance on topics including business development, government contracting, supplier diversity certification, and organizational compliance. The organization also maintained digital communications infrastructure including website development and maintenance, email platforms, social media management (Canva, Adobe, Hootsuite), and advertising in Native-focused media. Membership in peer organizations including NASCO and the Women's Business Council extended NABA's reach nationally. Approximately 100 individual members received direct technical assistance during the year.
- $67,044 spent. Program Service 1 - Advocacy, Government Relations & Policy Engagement: NABA engaged in sustained legislative and regulatory advocacy on behalf of Native American-owned businesses at federal, state, and local levels throughout 2025. Activities included participation in agency advocacy & Policy, Texas Department of Transportation TxDOT, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration NTIA attendance at the AUSA Association of the United States Army conference for defense contracting outreach; engagement with the North Texas Tollway Authority NTTA on procurement opportunities; and direct meetings with U.S. Senate staff. The organization also participated in the Oncor Supplier Diversity program engagement, supporting member access to utility supplier pipelines. Advocacy activities were tracked and documented throughout the year. Approximately 150-200 member businesses and partner stakeholders benefited from these representation efforts.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Native American Heritage Association (Black Hawk, SD), EIN 46-0414390. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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