Nonprofit · EIN 52-1573446
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80221
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $66,504,283 | $62,846,628 | $3,657,655 | $215,085,677 | $3,892,123 | $211,193,554 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $55,544,229 | $61,332,195 | -$5,787,966 | $203,027,815 | $4,155,427 | $198,872,388 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $59,994,995
- Program service revenue
- $68,731
- Investment income
- $6,703,583
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $354,763
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$263,026
- Other revenue
- -$263,026
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $38,385,304
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $849,776
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,852,090
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,250,731
- Professional fundraising fees
- $217,487
- Occupancy
- $138,762
- Travel
- $840,814
- Depreciation
- $206,389
- Program services (functional)
- $47,685,491
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,000,531
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,160,606
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $203,027,815
- Total assets, end of year
- $215,085,677
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,892,123
- Net assets, end of year
- $211,193,554
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,431,457
- Publicly traded securities
- $166,760,869
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $61,862,399
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $149,331,155
- Gross receipts
- $90,544,072
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL CRAZY BULL | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $370,135 | $59,789 |
| TAMELA A MILLER-CARLSON | TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $233,447 | $36,653 |
| NANCY JO HOUK | CHIEF MARKETING & DEV. OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $237,168 | $17,782 |
| DAVID SANDERS | VP RESEARCH & EVALUATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,968 | $37,973 |
| EMILY WHITE HAT | VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $193,189 | $19,515 |
| TIFFANY GUSBETH | VP STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $191,654 | $13,645 |
| JAMIE SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,486 | $14,385 |
| CARRIE BASGALL | SECRETARY/EXEC ASST TO PRES. Officer | 40 | $88,824 | $26,672 |
| LEANDER MCDONALD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TWYLA BAKER | 1ST VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE BEDELL | 2ND VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL PARKER | TRUSTEE/MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HUBKA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BAIRD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE BELLEFEUILLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HOLLY LUNSFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN CHANDLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL OLTROGGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EVA FLYING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA TOINEETA PIPESTEM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN FRANK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONTE RANDALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEREDITH VAUGHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWSON HER MANY HORSES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES ROESSEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERYL CRAZY BULL | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $389,336 | $58,783 |
| TAMELA A MILLER-CARLSON | TREASURER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $225,981 | $35,897 |
| NANCY JO HOUK | CHIEF MARKETING & DEV. OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $230,038 | $26,439 |
| DAVID SANDERS | VP RESEARCH & EVALUATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $195,243 | $33,420 |
| EMILY WHITE HAT | VICE PRESIDENT PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,985 | $24,163 |
| TIFFANY GUSBETH | VP STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,175 | $14,352 |
| JAMIE SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,296 | $14,879 |
| CARRIE BASGALL | SECRETARY/EXEC ASST TO PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $78,544 | $24,420 |
| LEANDER MCDONALD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA LINDQUIST | 1ST VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BOHAM | 2ND VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAVEN GOURNEAU | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL PURVIS | TRUSTEE/MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TWYLA BAKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GUILLORY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWSON HER MANY HORSES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN KING | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA PIPESTEMP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES ROESSEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA DENINE TORR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEREDITH VAUGHAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MILLER | TRUSTEE-(THRU 10/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL OLTROGGE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY BAIRD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL PARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY LUNSFORD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE BEDELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTE RANDALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HUBKA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8333 GREENWOOD BLVD, DENVER, CO 80221-4488
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHERYL CRAZY BULL, 8333 GREENWOOD BLVD, DENVER, CO 80221
- Signed the 990
- CHERYL CRAZY BULL, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (303) 426-8900
- Website
- WWW.COLLEGEFUND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
THE AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND INVESTS IN NATIVE STUDENTS AND TRIBAL COLLEGE EDUCATION TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS - PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.Expenses $44,456,457 · grants $38,385,304
- PUBLIC EDUCATION - PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.Expenses $3,229,034 · revenue $68,731
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1573446
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $215,085,677
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,544,072
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $66,504,283 | $62,846,628 | $215,085,677 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $55,544,229 | $61,332,195 | $203,027,815 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $83,877,964 | $46,083,405 | $196,090,412 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1573446).
Questions about AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND is 52-1573446.
- Is AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHERYL CRAZY BULL.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $370,135 (CHERYL CRAZY BULL, PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,504,283, expenses of $62,846,628 and total assets of $215,085,677 at year end.
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