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Nome Community Center Inc

EIN 92-0039475 · Nome, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NOME COMMUNITY CENTER'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROVIDE HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF THE BERING STRAITS REGION OF ALASKA.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-27.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 60%
Employees
75
Volunteers
300
Highest pay
$75,571, executive dir.

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

Weak: 35 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 15 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 (8)
  1. $1.0 million spent. NEST - NEST BEGAN IN RESPONSE TO SEVERAL FREEZING DEATHS ON THE STREETS OF NOME. CREATING A SHELTER WAS A GRASSROOTS EFFORT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE RELATED DEATH BY PROVIDING A WARM, SAFE PLACE TO SLEEP FOR ANYONE IN NEED. THE SHELTER OPERATES FOR SIX OF THE COLDEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR. IN ADDITION, SUPPORTING HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION EFFORTS ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN FINDING PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO THEIR HOMELESSNESS
  2. $499,551 spent. XYZ CENTER - XYZ IS A GATHERING PLACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY ELDERS WHERE MEALS, TRANSPORTATION, SUPPORT SERVICES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE. ELDERS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SEWING, BEADING, KNITTING AND OTHER CRAFTS. CONGREGATE MEALS PROVIDE A SOCIAL NETWORK FOR THE ELDERS TO CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER. HOME DELIVERY OF MEALS PROVIDES SUPPORT TO HOME-BOUND. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION AND VACCINE CLINICS ARE AMONG THE ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS OFFERED.
  3. $409,733 spent. NOME CHILDREN'S SERVICES - THE HOME PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTH AGES 0-18 YEARS, TWENTY FOUR HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. NCH CULTIVATES A SAFE AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT, WITH A GOAL OF MINIMIZING THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA AND SUPPORTING THE SUCCESS OF FAMILIES. KEEPING RESIDENTS CONNECTED TO THEIR TRIBE AND VILLAGE ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIER REGIME AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES ARE AN IMPORTANT FOCUS.
  4. $164,109 spent. HomePlate Nome, LLC is a Housing First project currently under construction and designed to provide a path toward housing permanency for Nomes most vulnerable chronically homeless population. HomePlate is a 15-unit studio apartment building for single occupancy with an on-site property managers unit. The design includes an onsite medical and mental health clinic with space for individual counseling.
  5. $142,884 spent. FOOD BANK - PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THE NOME FOOD BANK IS SUPPORTED BY VOLUTEERS WHO ASSIST WITH THE DISTRIBUTION OF COMMODITIES AND LOCALLY DONATED FOODS TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
  6. $129,119 spent. FAMILY SERVICES - FAMILY SERVICES SUPPORTS OUR REGION'S FAMILIES BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT DURING TIMES OF NEED. FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WHO ARE WORKING TOWARDS REUNIFICATION OF WHO ARE IN NEED OF TEMPORARY SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FAMILIES.
  7. $49,546 spent. YOUTH SERVICES - YOUTH COURT - THE NOME YOUTH COURT INCORPORATES THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF BALANCED AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE BY PROVIDING PEER JUSTICE TO YOUNG OFFENDERS. IT GIVES FIRST-TIME JUVENILE OFFENDERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP THEIR CRIME OFF THEIR RECORD. CAMP CRAVE - SUMMER CAMP FOR NOME KIDS
  8. $28,138 spent. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR LOCAL YOUTH. THROUGH SKILL BUILDING, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND FOSTERING HEALTHY AND POSITIVE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS WITH THEIR PEERS, MENTORS AND STAFF. BOYS AND GIRLS MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A SENSE OF CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

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 August 1972.

    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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