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Native Community Development Inc

EIN 84-2508093 · Bismarck, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak25 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE SAFE AND INCLUSIVE NATIVE COMMUNITIES WITHIN URBAN AREAS IN NORTH DAKOTA THROUGH AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CULTURE, EDUCATION AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR VARIOUS NATIVE AMERICAN POPULATIONS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
-2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
34
Volunteers
3

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

Financial health

Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 63% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $98,381 spent. CULTURE AND ARTS PROGRAM OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER CULTURAL CONNECTION TO THE NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND TO TRIBAL IDENTITIES. PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY THROUGH BEADING, SEWING, LEATHER MAKING, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS.
  2. $25,811 spent. COMMUNITY CONNECT HELPS PREGNANT WOMEN, FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING A ONE-STOP ENTRY POINT FO RNEEDED SERVICES, SUCH AS HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL, PARENTING, PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES TO ADDRESS ANY STRUGGLES AND LIVE A LIFE AT THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PROVIDES COORDINATED CARE, PEER SUPPORT AND RECOVERY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR LIVED EXPERIENCE THAT OFFERS HOPE, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY.
  3. $6,682 spent. FREE THROUGH RECOVERY COMMUNITY BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM WHO HAVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONCERNS.
  4. $568,471 spent. DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION, LENDING SERVICES, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SPIRITUAL OUTREACH, SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY ELDERS.
  5. DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION, LENDING SERVICES, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SPIRITUAL OUTREACH, SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY ELDERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 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 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 January 2025.

    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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