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Tohono O Odham Community College

EIN 86-0931108 · Sells, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE THE O'ODHAM HIMDAG (LANGUAGE, CULTURE, LIFEWAYS) BY STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION.

Income
$31.9 million
Spending
$20.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 99%
Employees
201
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$198,222, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $6.1 million spent. STUDENT SERVICES AND STUDENT LIFE: SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR COUNSELOR, ADMISSIONS STAFF, STAFF PROVIDING FINANCIAL AID SERVICES INCLUDING PELL GRANT PROCESSING, SALARY FOR RECRUITER, DIRECTOR OF CENTER IN PHOENIX, DUAL ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR. OTHER STUDENT SUPPORT INCLUDED PROFESSIONAL ADVISING BY FULL TIME ADVISORS COORDINATING THE EFFORT WITH FULL-TIME FACULTY WHO ALSO ADVISED STUDENTS.
  2. $5.2 million spent. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME INSTRUCTORS. INSTRUCTORS PROVIDED BOTH FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS HELPING STUDENTS EARN CREDITS, CERTIFICATES, AND DEGREES. STUDENT RETENTION INCREASED AS WELL, INDICATING THE QUALITY OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED.
  3. $5.2 million spent. SPONSORED PROJECTS: GRANTS IN SPONSORED PROJECTS SUPPORT A RANGE OF INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF THE TOHONO O'ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE. 1) A MULTI-YEAR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) GRANT - "TRIBAL ENTERPRISE ADVANCEMENT CENTER", SUPPORTS THE EFFORT TO REVITALIZE THE O'ODHAM LANGUAGE. 2) ANOTHER NSF GRANT SUPPORTS TOCC'S STEM CURRICULUM IN THE FIELDS OF MATH, CHEMISTRY, AND BIOLOGY. AS A RESULT, WE NOW HAVE A CADRE OF STUDENTS WHO ARE PURSUING EDUCATION IN STEM FIELDS AND WHO CAN TRANSFER TO UNIVERSITY UPON GRADUATION. 3) A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TOHONO O' ODHAM NATION AND THE COLLEGE FUNDS MAJOR CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF COLLEGE INFRASTRUCTURE. THOSE FUNDS HELPED OUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM REHABILITATE A SPACE THAT SERVES OUR CARPENTRY, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING STUDENTS IN THEIR QUEST TO BE JOURNEY PERSONS IN THE FIELD AND TO HAVE GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES. THE FUNDS DERIVE FROM TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAXES AND THE COLLEGE REALIZES CA. $40K/MONTH FROM THOSE REVENUES. 4) THE FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR GRANT FROM THE BUREAU OF EDUCATION WAS USED FOR REMOVAL OF SMALL STRUCTURES THAT HAD FALLEN INTO DISREPAIR AND THAT WERE HAZARDOUS AS WELL AS TAKING UP NEEDED SPACE ON OUR SMALL CAMPUS WEST OF SELLS, ARIZONA. 5) THE TITLE III PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION INCLUDES FUNDS THAT CAN BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND THOSE FUNDS WERE USED TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 6,500 SQUARE FOOT O'ODHAM LANGUAGE CENTER ON THE MAIN CAMPUS. THAT CENTER WILL PROVIDE OFFICE SPACES, MEETING SPACES, AND A CURATION ROOM AS WELL AS A RECORDING STUDIO. 6) THE TITLE III FUNDS ARE ALSO USED TO SUPPORT TUTORS IN A RANGE OF SUBJECT AREAS, A SUPPORT THAT HELPS OUR STUDENTS PASS DIFFICULT SUBJECT AREAS. 7) A BIA GRANT IN OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING HELPS SUPPORT OUR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AND FROM THE AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND HELP SUPPORT THE COLLEGE'S CED (GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA) PROGRAM THAT IS BUILDING ITS CLIENTELE AND ASSISTING FOLKS WHO WANT TO EARN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY AND, IN MANY CASES, TO GO ON FOR COLLEGE DEGREES.
  4. $768,835 spent. OTHER SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 June 2000.

    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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