Nonprofit · EIN 41-0976048
NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,604,818 | $6,449,748 | -$1,844,930 | $6,030,016 | $779,551 | $5,250,465 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,058,434 | $5,492,104 | -$433,670 | $7,328,282 | $479,908 | $6,848,374 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,404,534
- of which government grants
- $1,158,309
- Program service revenue
- $3,044,275
- Investment income
- $152,354
- Other revenue
- $3,655
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $152,664
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,484,544
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,028,520
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $23,667
- Accounting fees
- $285,307
- Occupancy
- $81,481
- Travel
- $598,554
- Program services (functional)
- $5,554,654
- Management and general (functional)
- $867,159
- Fundraising (functional)
- $27,935
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,328,282
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,030,016
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $779,551
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,250,465
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,948,726
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,921,891
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $328,574
- Gross receipts
- $4,604,818
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1970
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Cournoyer | Former Executive Director Officer | 40 | $152,664 | $23,145 |
| Rusty Creed Brown | Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,165 | $18,050 |
| Kimberly Daingkau-Begay | Parliamentarian Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Quigley | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonya Skan | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hugh Burnam | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mischa Jackson | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Morgan Murakami | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sedelta Oosahwee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kerry Dean Bird | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Ann Begolin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| K KaanoI Walk | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Twyla Baker | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Dropik | Executive Director Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Cournoyer | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $175,000 | $37,417 |
| Rusty Creed Brown | Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,462 | $16,969 |
| Carrie F Whitlow | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Whitefoot | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Quigley | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason P Dropik | Parliamentarian Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Bernice Gover | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam Carter | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Sarabia | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sedelta Oosahwee | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tesia Zientek | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jolene Bowman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| K KaanoI Walk | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Oxendine Locklear | 2nd Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alison Lynn Black | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1514 P ST NW STE B, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-2075
- In care of
- % JASON DROPIK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jason Dropik, 1514 P Street NW STE B, Washington, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- JASON DROPIK, Executive Director
- Phone
- (202) 544-7290
- Website
- www.niea.org
- Return prepared by
- Mullins PC
Mission
See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- Education Reform: The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is committed to advancing educational reform by equipping all educators with the knowledge, resources, and tools necessary to support Native students in achieving their full potential, both in the classroom and beyond. As a leading member organization, NIEA fosters meaningful partnerships among educators, policymakers, and advocacy leaders at local, state, and national levels. Through these collaborations, NIEA strengthens federal, state, and national policies to ensure equitable access to culturally responsive education. Serving as a critical bridge between Native communities and educational institutions, NIEA works to transform education systems better to serve Native students from early childhood through lifelong learning.Expenses $3,510,971
- Conventions: NIEAs annual convention serves as a cornerstone for bringing educators, advocates, and community leaders together to share best practices and build a collaborative educational community that supports all students. Hosted in various regions across the U.S., the convention ensures broad representation of Native and non-Native educators, school leaders, parents, students, tribal leadership, researchers, and allies. Through dynamic discussions, networking opportunities, and the exchange of innovative strategies, attendees engage in meaningful conversations on education, culture, and language. By fostering connections and strengthening collective efforts, NIEAs convention empowers educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments for Native students.Expenses $1,175,363
- Other Program Services: NIEA is deeply committed to strengthening Native education through impactful programs that directly support schools, educators, and tribal communities. Through our national resource center, NIEA collaborates with schools, teachers, administrators, and researchers to provide professional development opportunities, capacity-building initiatives, and strategic guidance designed to equip Native youth with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college, careers, and life. A key component of our work includes supporting Tribal Communities in Schools and ensuring that Native students receive culturally responsive education that reflects their heritage, language, and traditions. By working directly with tribal leadership and local educators, NIEA helps integrate Indigenous perspectives into classrooms, creating learning environments where Native students thrive. Additionally, NIEA invests in professional development by offering advocacy training, technical assistance, webinars, and fact sheetsensuring that educators and advocates have the tools they need to drive meaningful change. Rooted in our founding principles, NIEA remains a trusted resource in convening educators, promoting the preservation of Native languages and cultures, and advancing policies that strengthen Native education systems. With the support of our communities and funding partners, NIEA continues to deliver high-impact programs that empower educators, uplift Native students, and shape the future of Indigenous education.Expenses $868,320
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
- 41-0976048
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B010)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,030,016
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,604,818
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,604,818 | $6,449,748 | $6,030,016 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,058,434 | $5,492,104 | $7,328,282 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,340,729 | $5,179,824 | $7,761,439 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 41-0976048).
Questions about NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is 41-0976048.
- Is NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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 INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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 NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 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 NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jason Dropik.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,664 (Diana Cournoyer, Former Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,604,818, expenses of $6,449,748 and total assets of $6,030,016 at year end.
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