Native Food and Nutrition Resource Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
NATIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION RESOURCE ALLIANCE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND BUILDING UPON THE EFFORTS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS. WE WORK TO STRENGTHEN AND SECURE THE USDA-FDPIR FOOD PACKAGE THROUGH DECADES OF ADVOCACY.
- Income
- $566,961
- Spending
- $466,556
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 13.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 88%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 (1)
- $466,556 spent. EATING NUTRITIOUS FOOD IS ESSENTIAL FOR MAINTAINING OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND NAFDPIR IS INSTRUMENTAL IN ENSURING THE USDA COMMODITY FOOD PACKAGE ITEMS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN PROMOTING BALANCED DIETS, ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. THESE PACKAGES TYPICALLY INCLUDE A VARIETY OF FOODS SUCH AS WHOLE GRAINS, CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, AND PROTEIN SOURCES LIKE BEANS AND PEANUT BUTTER, WHICH PROVIDE VITAL NUTRIENTS NEEDED FOR GROWTH, ENERGY, AND DISEASE PREVENTION. ACCESS TO THESE NUTRITIOUS ITEMS HELPS INDIVIDUALS MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES, SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG BONES AND MUSCLES, AND CAN IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION. BY INCORPORATING COMMODITY FOODS INTO DAILY MEALS, COMMUNITIES CAN ENHANCE THEIR DIETARY HABITS, FOSTER BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND ULTIMATELY REDUCE THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASES. EATING NUTRITIOUS FOOD IS ESSENTIAL FOR MAINTAINING OVERALL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, AND NAFDPIR IS INSTRUMENTAL IN ENSURING THE USDA COMMODITY FOOD PACKAGE ITEMS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN PROMOTING BALANCED DIETS, ESPECIALLY FOR FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. THESE PACKAGES TYPICALLY INCLUDE A VARIETY OF FOODS SUCH AS WHOLE GRAINS, CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, DAIRY PRODUCTS, AND PROTEIN SOURCES LIKE BEANS AND PEANUT BUTTER, WHICH PROVIDE VITAL NUTRIENTS NEEDED FOR GROWTH, ENERGY, AND DISEASE PREVENTION. ACCESS TO THESE NUTRITIOUS ITEMS HELPS INDIVIDUALS MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES, SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG BONES AND MUSCLES, AND CAN IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND COGNITIVE FUNCTION. BY INCORPORATING COMMODITY FOODS INTO DAILY MEALS, COMMUNITIES CAN ENHANCE THEIR DIETARY HABITS, FOSTER BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES, AND ULTIMATELY REDUCE THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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