Nonprofit · EIN 93-1064121
ONABEN
Also known as ONABEN A NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS
Tax-exempt · TULSA, OK 74105
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $483,281 | $1,075,322 | -$592,041 | $1,325,764 | $0 | $1,325,764 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $821,654 | $949,519 | -$127,865 | $1,918,764 | $959 | $1,917,805 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,119,001 | $966,591 | $152,410 | $2,197,692 | $959 | $2,196,733 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $458,441
- Program service revenue
- $24,840
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $290,523
- Other salaries and wages
- $348,424
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $757,614
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,030
- Travel
- $92,834
- Program services (functional)
- $806,868
- Management and general (functional)
- $268,454
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,918,764
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,325,764
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,325,764
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,123
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,325,764
- Gross receipts
- $483,281
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONICA HIX | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 50 | $290,523 |
| MARY BURCHETT | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ELAINE DALY | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JACK LENNOX | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NATHAN SEGAL | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT WHITENER | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Hix | Executive Director Trustee or director | 50 | $239,911 |
| Mary Burchett | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Elaine Daly | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jack Lennox | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Nathan Segal | Vice Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Whitener | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERONICA HIX | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 50 | $262,075 |
| MARY BURCHETT | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ELAINE DALY | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JACK LENNOX | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NATHAN SEGAL | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT WHITENER | MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 916 E 36TH PL, TULSA, OK 74105-3002
- In care of
- % VERONICA HIX
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VERONICA HIX, P O BOX 52132, TULSA, OK 74152
- Signed the 990
- VERONICA HIX, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (503) 968-1500
- Return prepared by
- GARDNERS TAX SERVICE INC
Mission
ONABEN'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH CULTURALLY INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Program accomplishments
- ONABEN SUPPORTED AND MENTORED OVER 10,000 NATIVE AMERICANS AND MINORITY ENTREPENEURS. WE HAVE CREATED A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL, CULTURALLY RELEVENT BUSINESS TRAINING MODULE THAT USES STORIES OF NATIVE PEOPLE OVERCOMING REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES. TRAINED STAFF AT VARIOUS TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIOS TO SPREAD THE CURRICULUM TO THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. HOSTED EVENTS LIKE THE TRADING AT THE RIVER CONFERENCE, GATHERING ENTREPRENEURS, TRIBAL LEADERS AND BUSINESS EXPERTS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES.Expenses $806,868
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1064121
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,325,764
- Income (IRS master file)
- $483,281
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $483,281 | $1,075,322 | $1,325,764 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $821,654 | $949,519 | $1,918,764 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,119,001 | $966,591 | $2,197,692 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,062,418 | $957,068 | $2,046,448 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 93-1064121).
Questions about ONABEN
- What is the EIN of ONABEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ONABEN is 93-1064121.
- Is ONABEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to ONABEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ONABEN 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 ONABEN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ONABEN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ONABEN?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names VERONICA HIX.
- Who are the officers and directors of ONABEN?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $290,523 (VERONICA HIX, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ONABEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $483,281, expenses of $1,075,322 and total assets of $1,325,764 at year end.
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