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National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

EIN 95-2627645 · Mesa, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (NCAIED) ASSISTS AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES AND THEIR ENTERPRISES WITH BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. NCAIED WORKS TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND THE AMERICAN INDIAN PRIVATE SECTOR WHICH EMPLOYS INDIAN LABOR, INCREASES THE NUMBER OF VIABLE TRIBAL AND INDIVIDUAL INDIAN BUSINESSES, AND POSITIVELY IMPACTS AND INVOLVES RESERVATION COMMUITIES BY ESTBLISHING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INDIAN ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY. NCAIED FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES, A) SUPPLY MANAGEMENT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRIBAL AND INDIVIDUALLY OWNED INDIAN BUSINESSES NATIONWIDE; B) SERVES AS A TRAINING RESOURCE CENTER FOR NATIVE ENTREPRENEURS; C) PRODUCE CONFERENCES AND TRADE FAIRS THAT ADVANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACROSS INDIAN COUNTRY; D) ADVOCATE FOR AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKAN NATIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND E) EXPAND AND CREATE DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$9.0 million
Spending
$8.3 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
30
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$324,754, ceo/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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 20% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $1.5 million spent. AMERICAN INDIAN PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL CENTER IS OPERATED THROUGH A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. NCAIED PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE AMERICAN OWNED BUSINESSES REGARDING MARKETING AND SELLING TO FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AND PRIME CONTRACTORS. ASSISTANCE EXTENDS TO ALL NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESSES (AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATIONS AND NATIVE HAWAIIANS) AND INCLUDES TRIBES AND INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES BOTH ON AND OFF THE RESERVATIONS. AREA OF COVERAGE IS BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS (BIA) REGIONS: 50% EASTERN REGION, 100% NAVAJO AND SOUTHWEST REGIONS. OTHER STATES SURROUNDING THE BIA AREAS ARE SERVED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS; ANY NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS CAN CONTACT THE MAIN OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT BECOMING A CLIENT. SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
  2. $2.9 million spent. RESERVATION ECONOMIC SUMMIT (RES) CONVENTIONS ARE AMERICAN INDIAN ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GATHERINGS HELD NATIONALLY AND REGIONALLY. THIS EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER AMERICAN INDIANS AND INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURS, TRIBAL ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DECISION-MAKERS, TRIBAL ENTITIES, TRIBAL LEADERS, GOVT AGENCIES AND KEY CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, BUYERS, SUPPLIERS AND CONTRACTORS. RES IS THE LARGEST AND LONGEST RUNNING NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN BUSINESS EVENT IN THE NATION.
  3. $683,179 spent. MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (MBDA) - UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, THE MBDA BUSINESS CENTER PROGRAM ADDRESSES FOUR IDENTIFIED CORE NEEDS FOR AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKA NATIVE, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN BUSINESSES INCLUDING TRAINING, FEDERAL PROGRAM COACHING, ACCESS TO CAPITAL, AND FOSTERING, DEVELOPING AND/OR IMPLEMENTING ENTREPRENEURIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. KEY ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE FOUR KEY COMPONENTS THAT WILL HELP TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP AI/AN/NH SMALL BUSINESSES. COMPONENTS INCLUDE: 1. NATIVE EDGE INSTITUTES (NEI); 2. ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COUNSELING/COACHING; 3. ACCESS TO NATIVE EDGE PLATFORM; 4. ACCESS TO CAPITAL. IN ADDITION, THE EXPORT CENTER ALSO PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING SERVICES ON EXPORTING AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE BY PROVIDING MARKETING ASSISTANCE SERVICES, BID MATCH SERVICES, AND FACILITATED INTRODUCTIONS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AT VARIOUS OUTREACH EVENTS. NCAIED HOSTED ONLINE WEBINAR TRAINING ON EXPORTING TOPICS AND DOING BUSINESS IN OTHER COUNTRIES. FINALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED CLIENTS WITH INFORMATION ON TRADE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS ALONG WITH ITS RESOURCE PARTNERS, THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICES, EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE, AND THE PHOENIX COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE.
  4. $1.3 million spent. NCAIED ENTERED INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF INDIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE NATIVE ACT OF 2016 TO ENHANCE AND INTEGRATE NATIVE AMERICAN TOURISM, EMPOWER NATIVE COMMUNITIES, AND EXPAND HERITAGE AND CULTURAL TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES NATIONWIDE. THE PROGRAM SERVES FIVE REGIONS, NORTHWEST, SOUTHWEST, EASTERN, ALASKA, AND HAWAII, TO ENSURE BROAD NATIONAL IMPACT. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON THREE CORE AREAS: 1. CONDUCTING NEEDS ASSESSMENTS THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH TRIBES AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN EACH REGION TO IDENTIFY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS. 2. PROVIDING TAILORED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH MULTIPLE LEVELS OF SUPPORT, INCLUDING PERSONALIZED NEEDS ASSESSMENTS, LIGHT ASSISTANCE THROUGH ONLINE OR PUBLISHED SELF-HELP RESOURCES, MODERATE ASSISTANCE THROUGH FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS AND SPECIALIZED RESEARCH, AND INTENSIVE SUPPORT FOR COMPLEX, LONG-TERM PROJECTS REQUIRING FREQUENT COLLABORATION AND EXPERT CONSULTATION. AND 3. STRENGTHENING COORDINATION BETWEEN FEDERAL AGENCIES AND NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH REGULAR MEETINGS, COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS, AND COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AND CULTURALLY GROUNDED TOURISM 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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