Northwest Indian College Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE FINANCIAL GAP FACED BY STUDENTS ATTENDING NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE AND ASSIST THEM IN REALIZING THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $621,578
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 31.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 71%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $104,055, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 31.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 113% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% 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. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 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 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 (1)
- $598,231 spent. THE NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND PERSISTENCE FUNDING TO STUDENTS ATTENDING NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE.SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND MERIT. PERSISTENCE FUNDING INCLUDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AWARDS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (AR) HOLD AWARDS THAT HELP STUDENTS REMAIN ENROLLED, RE-ENTER PROGRAMS OF STUDY, AND CONTINUE PROGRESSING TOWARD DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION COMPLETION. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AWARDS PROVIDE TIMELY SUPPORT FOR UNSEEN HARDSHIPS THAT COULD OTHERWISE DISRUPT A STUDENT'S EDUCATION, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. AR HOLD AWARDS ASSIST STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING INSTITUTIONAL BALANCES THAT PREVENT REGISTRATION OR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT, ENABLING STUDENTS TO RETURN TO CLASSES AND REGAIN ACADEMIC MOMENTUM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE STUDENT RETENTION, PERSISTENCE, AND COMPLETION OUTCOMES BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL OBSTACLES THAT DISPROPORTIONALLY IMPACT UNDERSERVED AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS, INCREASE STUDENT PERSISTENCE, AND SUPPORT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS. AWARDS ARE MADE WITH IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING INDIGENOUS EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND STRENGTHENING TRIBAL COMMUNITIES.
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2023.
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 June 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 October 2024.
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.
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