Nonprofit · EIN 95-2627645
NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,998,132 | $8,315,700 | $682,432 | $4,122,768 | $836,516 | $3,286,252 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,128,880 | $7,390,792 | -$261,912 | $2,896,992 | $293,172 | $2,603,820 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,914,496 | $6,701,042 | $213,454 | $4,762,841 | $1,897,109 | $2,865,732 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,693,818
- of which government grants
- $3,183,825
- Program service revenue
- $5,082,061
- Investment income
- $158,018
- Net rental income
- $50,475
- Other revenue
- $64,235
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $832,118
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,681,550
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,330,695
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $27,252
- Accounting fees
- $24,396
- Occupancy
- $89,574
- Travel
- $551,160
- Depreciation
- $35,367
- Program services (functional)
- $6,413,433
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,393,144
- Fundraising (functional)
- $509,123
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,896,992
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,122,768
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $836,516
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,286,252
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $231,226
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,020,580
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $265,672
- Gross unrelated business income
- $160,587
- Gross receipts
- $8,998,132
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS JAMES | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 50 | $312,231 | $12,523 |
| RICH YEHLING | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $196,530 | $2,400 |
| GEORGE WILLIAMS | PROGRAM MANAGER-APEX Highest-paid employee | 45 | $111,147 | $3,132 |
| ERIN ABRAHAMSON | CHIEF OF STAFF Officer | 50 | $109,584 | $0 |
| YVETTE FIELDER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 45 | $102,626 | $2,779 |
| DERRICK WATCHMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN SPARKS ROBINSON | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HELVI SANDVIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KIP RITCHIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ECHOHAWK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE GALBRAITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGO GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM D LOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN DEE RAPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD J SOLIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERNIE STEVENS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOAN TIMECHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANA TURVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS JAMES | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $302,475 | $58,523 |
| RICHARD YEHLING | CFO Officer | 40 | $185,828 | $32,195 |
| GEORGE WILLIAMS | PROGRAM MANA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,237 | $33,020 |
| ALEXANDRA RUMBAUGH | PROGRAM MANA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,590 | $6,944 |
| ERIN ABRAHAMSON | CHIEF OF STA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,976 | $12,524 |
| DERRICK WATCHMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN SPARKS ROBINSON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HELVI SANDVIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIP RITCHIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BURTON W WARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE GALBRAITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ECHOHAWK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SOLIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE STEVENS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN TIMECHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN RAPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA TURVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS JAMES | PRESIDENT & Officer | 40 | $205,757 | $54,704 |
| RICHARD YEHLING | CFO Officer | 40 | $159,561 | $20,801 |
| GEORGE WILLIAMS | PROGRAM MANA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,682 | $30,849 |
| ALEXANDRA RUMBAUGH | PROGRAM MANA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,878 | $14,500 |
| DERRICK WATCHMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BURTON W WARRINGTON | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HELVI SANDVIK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIP RITCHIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLIAN SPARKS ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON SOLIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE GALBRAITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ECHOHAWK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE STEVENS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM LOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN TIMECHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANA TURVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN RAPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 953 E JUANITA AVE, MESA, AZ 85204-6640
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS JAMES, 953 EAST JUANITA AVENUE, MESA, AZ 85204
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS JAMES, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (602) 329-0078
- Website
- NCAIED.ORG
- Return prepared by
- REDW LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,450,580 · revenue $42,982
- 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.Expenses $2,947,324 · revenue $5,089,674
- 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.Expenses $683,179
- 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.Expenses $1,332,350 · revenue $41,307
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
- 95-2627645
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,122,768
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,998,132
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,998,132 | $8,315,700 | $4,122,768 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,128,880 | $7,390,792 | $2,896,992 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,914,496 | $6,701,042 | $4,762,841 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,748,491 | $6,995,921 | $4,661,817 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 95-2627645).
Questions about NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT is 95-2627645.
- Is NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 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 NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 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 NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT 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 NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRIS JAMES.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $312,231 (CHRIS JAMES, CEO/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,998,132, expenses of $8,315,700 and total assets of $4,122,768 at year end.
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