EIN 85-0222386

Native Forward Scholars Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
We provide financial support for American indians and Alaska natives seeking higher education, and support them in attaining undergraduate, Graduate, and professional degrees.
Also known as...
American Indian Graduate Center
Total revenues
$10,605,933
2022
Total expenses
$11,205,805
2022
Total assets
$28,393,677
2022
Num. employees
34
2022

Program areas at Native Forward Scholars Fund

Disbursement of scholarship funds to Native American and Alaskan Native students, primarily those seeking Graduate and professional degrees. 909 were supported during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Provide student support services and resources programs that engage students and proved resoures to high school students, undergraduate and Graduate students. This includes the web resource Center on the Native Forward website that provides resources for all students. Student support services: one of Native Forward's core competencies and priority areas of focus lies in college access. We work with individual tribal members of the 574 federally recognized tribes to provide access to higher education through access to funding, resources, and information. -access to scholarships/fellowship funding through effective scholarship administration. Marketing and outreach to national Native audiences. Efficient application, review, and awarding process, including distribution, and tracking. -provide one-to-one outreach to students, including financial aid assistance, application support, and advocating for our students through improving policies, reducing obstacles, and increasing on-campus support available to Native students. -online student resource Center is an online collection of best practices, strategies and advice specifically tailored for Native student successes that supplement our one-to-one services and provide additional guidance through the entire academic journey. Native Forward's best in class student support services are what differentiates us when it comes to college success. We have spent the past 20 years refining support services to Native students and excel at providing these services to all our students. -provide adjacent high impact, culturally responsive support services to each student through our targeted program. -provide financial aid counseling and assistance to Scholars with Native Forward applications and fafsa, provide standard financial literacy information, assist students with award revisions and coa adjustments, and resolve any issues with award disbursements. -provide one-to-one outreach to students utilizing a three-touchpoint system to assist students through the most difficult points of their academic journey. This contact is done through email, flyers, social media, direct calls and surveys. -institutional outreach and advocacy are provided to students who need assistance in connecting to campus resources such as tutoring, mentoring, financial aid, peer groups etc. -transcript review to assure students success, with targeted "back on track" initiative to assist student with on campus resources. -incentive program- celebrate student accomplishments through acknowledgement, including the awarding of stoles, achievement medals, and through the student of the program. -each month Native Forward highlights students in the student of the month program. -Native Forward also notifies students of summer opportunities such as internships and career openings as part of our comprehensive support services. Back on track program academic intervention through our back on track program may occur if students struggle to remain in good standing with their institution, and we connect students with community and campus resources including tutoring, mentoring, and connection to other Native students around the country. Native Forward specializes in providing comprehensive student services to support award recipients to ensure they thrive throughout their academic journey and successfully launch their careers. We recognize and understand the experience of Native students entering western higher educational systems, and we continuously strive to provide students with the networks and resources necessary to make their educational journey a transformational and empowering experience. Our extensive experience in administering student support services has made our team uniquely qualified to address the needs of Native students and quickly adapt to provide the most relevant and responsive programming to best support them. 2001 applications were received during the year, while 909 students received awards. Advise and collaborate with u.s. Graduate schools and programs to ensure strong support services for Native American students pursuing Graduate degrees and postgraduate and employment advisement.

Who funds Native Forward Scholars Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Amateur Radio Digital CommunicationsProvide Native Scholars Access To Communication and Stem-Related Fields, Including Radio Communications , Wireless Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Communications, Networking, Mechanical/material Science, Emergency Management Communications, Mathematics and Physics.$250,000
American Indian College FundOperational/program Support$45,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$19,746
...and 3 more grants received
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of the InteriorINDIAN GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS$7,377,353

Personnel at Native Forward Scholars Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Angelique AlbertExecutive Director$268,088
Jill GeltmakerChief Operating Officer
David WeberDirector of Marketing and Communications
Menominee NationDirector of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships
Sara LabargeDirector of Strategic Partnerships / Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnership
...and 23 more key personnel

Financials for Native Forward Scholars Fund

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,007,048
Program services$366,965
Investment income and dividends$1,132,052
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-900,132
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$10,605,933

Form 990s for Native Forward Scholars Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-01-25990View PDF
2020-062021-04-27990View PDF
2019-062020-08-13990View PDF
2018-062019-05-14990View PDF
2017-062018-04-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
August 1, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
July 26, 2022
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from American Indian College Fund
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsSchoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
National levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
10010 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Metro area
Albuquerque, NM
Website URL
nativeforward.org/ 
Phone
(505) 881-4584
IRS details
EIN
85-0222386
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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