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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0275385

SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC

Tax-exempt · SHIPROCK, NM 87420

Financials

$11.6M$10M2022$11.1M$13.7M2023$11.5M$15.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,459,939$15,735,780-$4,275,841$29,404,984$272,974$29,132,010
June 30, 2024990$11,134,722$13,666,430-$2,531,708$33,065,880$243,202$32,822,678
June 30, 2023990$11,620,176$10,044,361$1,575,815$35,240,347$254,969$34,985,378
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,298,542
of which government grants
$11,298,542
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$139,145
Other revenue
$22,252

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$7,491,019
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,301,116
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$212,789
Depreciation
$1,382,539
Program services (functional)
$12,639,028
Management and general (functional)
$3,096,752

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,065,880
Total assets, end of year
$29,404,984
Total liabilities, end of year
$272,974
Net assets, end of year
$29,132,010
Land, buildings and equipment
$16,840,681
Net assets without donor restrictions
$21,574,807
Net assets with donor restrictions
$7,557,203
Gross receipts
$11,459,939
Employees
78
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1976
State of legal domicile
NM

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAIBAH BEGAYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$140,242
BRYAN R SANDERSPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$123,432
DEBORAH BELONEPRINCIPAL
Officer
40$114,614
JULIANA JIM-JOHNSONBUSINESS MANAGER
Officer
40$36,379
DEBRA ANN YAZZIEMEMBER
Trustee or director
6$3,600
PETE K ATCITTY IIIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
6$3,300
MARLENE HOBSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
6$0
FAYE BLUEEYESSECRETARY
Trustee or director
6$0
BEATRICE REDFEATHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
6$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAIBAH BEGAYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$143,502
SHIRLENE LILLYBUSINESS MANAGER
Officer
40$32,455
LAVONE GARNENEZVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
6$3,900
PETE K ATCITTY IIIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
6$3,600
NIKKI E BEGAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$2,200
DEBRA ANN YAZZIEMEMBER
Trustee or director
6$650
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAIBAH BEGAYExecutive Director40$100,586
SOPHINA TYLERBUSI. MANAGER
Officer
40$83,589
LULA JACKSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
6$7,966
LAVONE GARNENEZVice President
Trustee or director
6$7,233
SARAH J WHITESecretary
Trustee or director
6$5,793
NIKKI E BEGAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
6$4,773
PETE K ATCITTY IIIPresident
Trustee or director
6$4,270

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1809, SHIPROCK, NM 87420-1809
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARLENE HOBSON, PO BOX 1809, SHIPROCK, NM 87420
Signed the 990
MARLENE HOBSON, PRESIDENT
Phone
(505) 368-2100
Return prepared by
HEINFELD MEECH & CO PC

Mission

SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS, INC. IS A TRIBAL GRANT SCHOOL FUNDED BY THE BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH GRADE LEVEL, WHICH CONSIST OF NORTHWEST MID/HIGH SCHOOL, ASTA BIYAAZH ELEMENTARY, SPECIAL EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED OPERATIONS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS IN GRADES PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 12TH.
    Expenses $12,639,028

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-0275385
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
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 (B200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$29,404,984
Income (IRS master file)
$11,459,939

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,459,939$15,735,780$29,404,984XML
990June 2024$11,134,722$13,666,430$33,065,880IRS
990June 2023$11,620,176$10,044,361$35,240,347XML
990June 2022$11,253,353$9,517,561$33,659,777IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 85-0275385).

Questions about SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC

What is the EIN of SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC is 85-0275385.
Is SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC 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 SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC 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 SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC 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 SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARLENE HOBSON.
Who are the officers and directors of SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $140,242 (KAIBAH BEGAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SHIPROCK ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,459,939, expenses of $15,735,780 and total assets of $29,404,984 at year end.

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