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579 WELLS ST
Saint Paul MN 55130-4134
Saint Paul MN | IRS ruling year: 1998 | EIN: 41-1841352
AIFC PROVIDES AMERICAN INDIAN FAMILIES WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ENRICHED BY TRADITIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN VALUES AND CULTURE.
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This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for America Indian Family Center is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
America Indian Family Center has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 9/10 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 9/10 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 35.07% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 35.07% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 88.36% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 88.36% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code (BMF activity code: 994)
Other inner city or community benefit activities (BMF activity code: 429)
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (America Indian Family Center) or EIN (411841352) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
America Indian Family Center reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
$23,000 - DISTRIBUTED IN COVID RESPONSE & EMERGENCY HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES In response to the pandemic in 2020, we provided more immediate assistance and served more families due to temporary operational changes allowed by funders and government partners. This was critical to meeting the ongoing emergency needs in the community due to Covid. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am grateful to be surrounded by a wonderful and resilient Board and Staff that has worked tremendously hard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that essential services are provided to the American Indian community. I want to thank all of you who have contributed to the American Indian Family Center's success. It has brought us closer to our mission and vision where we see American Indian Families Thrive! " - Marlee Torrence, Board Chair
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Families are still experiencing a crisis, and there is still a lot unknown about what will happen once the eviction moratorium in Minnesota ends. Therefore, AIFC continues to advocate for our families to easily access supportive services that will promote long-term housing stability and physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Weekly meetings were also beneficial to keep me on track with my job search and keep my motivation up since there is so much other stuff to deal with during Covid. In addition, our Housing team created virtual education opportunities by sharing Housing Hot Topics videos that provided information about housing concerns during Covid. Khunsi Onikan first opened its doors for clients in the spring of 2020 - figuratively speaking, because shortly after receiving our license, Covid struck.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
As families faced the struggles of parenting, distance learning, and staying healthy during Covid, our Soogizin Dodem family therapy program joined forces with our Parent Mentor program to create a virtual space where traditional community support and mental wellness could thrive.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We all got laptops and could work remotely from home. For the Elders in the community, we tried to be supportive on the phone and get them the medicines they needed - sweetgrass, sage, cedar, and tobacco. We also knew we had to support the staff, so we asked Pebaamibines (Dennis Jones) to hold our staff wellness sessions online. Now we meet three times a week to practice our songs and come together as a staff. That's what keeps me grounded. This could help me feel better about doing my job and having strength while staying isolated at home - practicing prayers, smudges, and offering Asemah (organic Tobacco) to Gitchi Manido. We have accomplished stability and ingenuity. Our prayers are being answered, and we continue to pray for a new building to house everybody.
Not Currently Scored
America Indian Family Center cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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America Indian Family Center reported its three largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES:PROVIDES HOLISTIC SERVICES THAT PROMOTE TRADITIONAL LIFESTYLES INCLUDING PARENTING, PEER MENTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL GENERATIONS. PROGRAMS ... (More)
FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES:PROVIDES HOLISTIC SERVICES THAT PROMOTE TRADITIONAL LIFESTYLES INCLUDING PARENTING, PEER MENTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR ALL GENERATIONS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: BIMAADIZIWIN MIKANA (THE PATH OF LIFE) PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM, OMBI'AYAA ANISHINABE-ININIIWUG (RISE UP ORIGINAL MEN) MEN AND FATHERS' HEALTH PROGRAM, WAABAN OGIMAAWAG (TOMORROW'S LEADERS) NATIVE YOUTH PROGRAM AND WAKANYEJA KIN WAKAN PI (OUR CHILDREN ARE SACRED) WOMEN'S AND MOTHER'S HEALTH PROGRAM. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ALL GENERATIONS WITH SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON BEHAVIORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON OVERALL WELLBEING. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE MENTAL, CHEMICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT ... (More)
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES:DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ALL GENERATIONS WITH SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON BEHAVIORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON OVERALL WELLBEING. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE MENTAL, CHEMICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES. WE USE A HOLISTIC AND T (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM WORKS TO PROMOTE THE CAPACITY BUILDING OF INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THROUGH THE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSIN ... (More)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM WORKS TO PROMOTE THE CAPACITY BUILDING OF INDIVIDUALS, YOUTH AND FAMILIES. THROUGH THE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING SERVICES THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH THE (Less)
America Indian Family Center has earned a 85% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - UnscoredConstituent Feedback - Data Available - Unscored
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. However, it did not respond to one or more survey questions, and therefore is not eligible for a score on this metric. (View our beacon methodology.) Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees, Suggestion box/email, Other means
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don't have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Note: The organization did not respond to this question.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 85/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 85/100 pts
100% of beacon score
This organization's score of 85 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 5 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (3/7) | |
|---|---|
We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (2/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
America Indian Family Center cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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