Nonprofit · EIN 27-0300026
AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,388,645 | $3,122,190 | -$733,545 | $1,474,538 | $257,418 | $1,217,120 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,439,702 | $2,810,004 | $629,698 | $2,185,120 | $234,455 | $1,950,665 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,272,329
- of which government grants
- $1,882,931
- Program service revenue
- $97,930
- Investment income
- $10,772
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,149
- Other revenue
- $7,614
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,293
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,432,971
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,922,243
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $78,073
- Occupancy
- $57,842
- Travel
- $214,337
- Depreciation
- $4,113
- Program services (functional)
- $2,479,912
- Management and general (functional)
- $596,207
- Fundraising (functional)
- $46,071
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,185,120
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,474,538
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $257,418
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,217,120
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,248
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $724,490
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $492,630
- Gross receipts
- $2,426,278
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA BUFFALO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $141,736 | $16,557 |
| NICOLE VILLALUZ | PROGRAM MANAGER Officer | 40 | $130,000 | $21,260 |
| JOHN NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIAN SPARKS-ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES TIGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA-MARIE PALAKKIO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMERA BEGAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE HALLINGSTAD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZEPPORAH FULLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY BOBYOCK | EPIDEMIOLOGIST Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| WYATT PICKNER | PROGRAM MANAGER Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY PETRAS | PROGRAM MANAGER Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA BUFFALO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $140,338 | $14,052 |
| NICOLE VILLALUZ | PROGRAM MANAGER Officer | 40 | $118,251 | $18,708 |
| JOHN NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LILIAN SPARKS-ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCES TIGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA-MARIE PALAKKIO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMERA BEGAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE HALLINGSTAD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 34 13TH AVE NE STE 112, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413-0002
- In care of
- % KRIS RHODES
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA BUFFALO, 2355 FAIRVIEW AVENUE NORTH 317, SAINT PAUL, MN 55113
- Signed the 990
- TAMERA BEGAY, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (612) 484-9670
- Website
- WWW.AICAF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
ELIMINATE CANCER BURDENS ON AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE PEOPLE THROUGH IMPROVED ACCESS TO PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION, TREATMENT AND SURVIVOR SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT"1) INDIGENOUS PINK: A NATIONAL CAMPAIGN THAT SUPPORTS TRIBAL CLINIC SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT AND COMMUNITY HEALTH ENGAGEMENT TO INCREASE BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS, SCREENING AND ABNORMAL FOLLOW-UPS AND CULTURALLY TAILORED HEALTH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE PREVENTION. IT ALSO HAS A SURVIVORSHIP COMPONENT. 2) POWWOW FOR HOPE : DANCING FOR LIFE, LOVE & HOPE: AICAF'S ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALING EVENT AND FUNDRAISER TO HONOR LOVED ONES WHO HAVE FACED OR ARE CURRENTLY FACING CANCER BY CREATING A SPACE FOR HEALING. THE EVENT OFFERS LOVE AND SUPPORT TO ALL CANCER SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS AND PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR GUESTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CANCER PREVENTION AND RESOURCES."Expenses $2,479,912
- CANCER RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROJECTS"1) TOBACCO MESSAGING: A RESEARCH STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ""KEEP TOBACCO SACRED"" MESSAGE COMPARED TO A MAINSTREAM AND TOBACCO MESSAGE FOR PREVENTION AMONG NATIVE YOUTH AND CESSATION AMONG NATIVE ADULTS. 2) TRIBAL TOBACCO USE PROGRAM (TTUP): A RESEARCH STUDY TO MONITOR AND UNDERSTAND THE ATTITUDES, BEHAVIOR, AND BELIEFS RELATED TO TOBACCO USE AMONG PARTICIPATING AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE ADULTS TO INFORM THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CONTROL INITIATIVES. TTUP HAS 3 COMPONENTS - IMPLEMENTATION, DISSEMINATION AND SUSTAINABILITY.3) UNDERSTANDING BARRIERS TO CANCER SCREENING: UNDERSTANDING LUNG CANCER SCREENING IS A RESEARCH STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ATTITUDES TOWARD LUNG CANCER SCREENING AMONG PATIENTS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. 4) EVALUATION ASSISTANCE FOR TRIBAL CANCER PROGRAMS: AICAF PROVIDES EVALUATION ASSISTANCE TO TRIBAL CANCER PROGRAMS THROUGH MONITORING, IMPROVING, AND SUSTAINING QUALITY SERVICES FOR AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES."
- POLICY & PREVENTION PROGRAM AREA "1) HEALTHY NATIVE FOODS INITIATIVE: INCREASES RESOURCES AND NETWORKING ON HEALTHY EATING AND THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL, INDIGENOUS FOODS IN CANCER PREVENTION AND WELLNESS AT HOME, SCHOOL, WORK, AND AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. 2) POLICY, SYSTEMS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL (PSE) SUPPORT: CHANGE STRATEGIES SUPPORT INCREASED RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING CULTURALLY TAILORED PSE INITIATIVES FOR TOBACCO CONTROL, HEALTHY EATING, AND ACTIVE LIVING IN AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITIES.3) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS: AICAF SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES WITH COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTIVE LIVING, HEALTHY EATING AND COMMERCIAL TOBACCO-FREE LIVING. """ CANCER SCREENING PROJECTS "1) SAGE SYSTEMS CHANGE - MDH: ENGAGES CLINICAL TEAMS TO PROGRESSIVELY IMPROVE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING RATES BY PROVIDING CLINICAL SYSTEMS SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TOOLS FOR PATIENTS AND CLINICAL TEAMS.2) SCREEN OUR CIRCLE: BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM: PROVIDES EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES FOR CLINIC SYSTEMS CHANGE AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR SCREENING TO PARTICIPATING URBAN AI/ AN CLINICS FOR IMPROVING CANCER PREVENTION, SCREENING, EARLY DETECTION AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER.3) URBAN CANCER SOLUTIONS: COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM: PROVIDES EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES FOR CLINIC SYSTEMS CHANGE TO PARTICIPATING URBAN AI/ AN CLINICS FOR IMPROVING CANCER PREVENTION, SCREENING, EARLY DETECTION, SURVIVORSHIP AND ULTIMATELY HEALTH EQUITY. THIS WORK IS DRIVEN BY THE URBAN CANCER SOLUTIONS CANCER PLAN, A PLAN DRIVEN BY STRATEGIES TO PREVENT AND CONTROL CANCER IN URBAN AI/AN COMMUNITIES." CANCER SCREENING PROJECTS "1) SAGE SYSTEMS CHANGE - MDH: ENGAGES CLINICAL TEAMS TO PROGRESSIVELY IMPROVE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING RATES BY PROVIDING CLINICAL SYSTEMS SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TOOLS FOR PATIENTS AND CLINICAL TEAMS.2) SCREEN OUR CIRCLE: BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROGRAM: PROVIDES EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES FOR CLINIC SYSTEMS CHANGE AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR SCREENING TO PARTICIPATING URBAN AI/ AN CLINICS FOR IMPROVING CANCER PREVENTION, SCREENING, EARLY DETECTION AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER.3) URBAN CANCER SOLUTIONS: COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM: PROVIDES EFFECTIVE AND SUSTAINABLE APPROACHES FOR CLINIC SYSTEMS CHANGE TO PARTICIPATING URBAN AI/ AN CLINICS FOR IMPROVING CANCER PREVENTION, SCREENING, EARLY DETECTION, SURVIVORSHIP AND ULTIMATELY HEALTH EQUITY. THIS WORK IS DRIVEN BY THE URBAN CANCER SOLUTIONS CANCER PLAN, A PLAN DRIVEN BY STRATEGIES TO PREVENT AND CONTROL CANCER IN URBAN AI/AN COMMUNITIES." CANCER SURVIVORSHIP PROJECTS1) NATIONAL INDIGENOUS SURVIVORSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL: A SPACE FOR INDIGENOUS CANCER SURVIVORS TO SHARE, ENGAGE AND PROVIDE INPUT ON WORK BEING LED AND CREATED BY AICAF STAFF. THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND LIVED EXPERIENCES HELP TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF INDIGENOUS SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0300026
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,474,538
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,426,278
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,388,645 | $3,122,190 | $1,474,538 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,439,702 | $2,810,004 | $2,185,120 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,223,411 | $2,325,156 | $1,441,616 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 27-0300026).
Questions about AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION is 27-0300026.
- Is AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION 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 AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELISSA BUFFALO.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,736 (MELISSA BUFFALO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN INDIAN CANCER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,388,645, expenses of $3,122,190 and total assets of $1,474,538 at year end.
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