Nonprofit · EIN 94-3057654
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,257,892 | $621,578 | $636,314 | $14,321,555 | $548,945 | $13,772,610 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $591,883 | $951,998 | -$360,115 | $12,102,776 | $909,648 | $11,193,128 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $896,778
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $312,311
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$39,729
- Net income from fundraising events
- $48,803
- Other revenue
- $48,803
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $109,283
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $71,689
- Travel
- $1,927
- Program services (functional)
- $598,231
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,347
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,102,776
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,321,555
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $548,945
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,772,610
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $202,975
- Publicly traded securities
- $12,832,281
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,820,398
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,952,212
- Gross receipts
- $3,567,373
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA LEWIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,663 | $22,392 |
| JULIE JOHNSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY CAGEY | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK LEYVA | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA LONG WEAVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LEXIE TOM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILIP HILLAIRE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY DIXON | NWIC REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WHITEFOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANESHA LANE | TREASURER/LIBC REP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAWN CLINE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTINY PETROSKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY LACLAIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFF CULTEE | BOARD MEMBER/LIBC REP Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBRA LEWIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,029 | $1,276 |
| HENRY CAGEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE JOHNSON | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM THOMAS | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA WEAVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN GUILLORY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREL BALLEW | NWIC REPRESENTATIVE (THRU 3/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE FINKBONNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIP HILLAIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE JONES | DIRECTOR (THRU 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLIE KINLEY | DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY LACLAIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DESTINY PETROSKE | NWIC REPRESENTATIVE (AS OF 3/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA WHITEFOOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEESA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR (THRU 11/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2522 KWINA RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226-9278
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BARABARA LEWIS, 2522 KWINA ROAD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
- Signed the 990
- DUANE VANDERGRIEND, CFO
- Phone
- (360) 676-2772
- Website
- FOUNDATION.NWIC.EDU
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING THE FINANCIAL GAP FACED BY STUDENTS ATTENDING NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE AND ASSIST THEM IN REALIZING THEIR GOALS AND DREAMS.
Program accomplishments
- THE NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND PERSISTENCE FUNDING TO STUDENTS ATTENDING NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE.SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND MERIT. PERSISTENCE FUNDING INCLUDES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AWARDS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (AR) HOLD AWARDS THAT HELP STUDENTS REMAIN ENROLLED, RE-ENTER PROGRAMS OF STUDY, AND CONTINUE PROGRESSING TOWARD DEGREE OR CERTIFICATION COMPLETION. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AWARDS PROVIDE TIMELY SUPPORT FOR UNSEEN HARDSHIPS THAT COULD OTHERWISE DISRUPT A STUDENT'S EDUCATION, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD, HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. AR HOLD AWARDS ASSIST STUDENTS WITH OUTSTANDING INSTITUTIONAL BALANCES THAT PREVENT REGISTRATION OR CONTINUED ENROLLMENT, ENABLING STUDENTS TO RETURN TO CLASSES AND REGAIN ACADEMIC MOMENTUM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE STUDENT RETENTION, PERSISTENCE, AND COMPLETION OUTCOMES BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL OBSTACLES THAT DISPROPORTIONALLY IMPACT UNDERSERVED AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO REDUCE FINANCIAL BARRIERS, INCREASE STUDENT PERSISTENCE, AND SUPPORT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS. AWARDS ARE MADE WITH IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING INDIGENOUS EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND STRENGTHENING TRIBAL COMMUNITIES.Expenses $598,231 · grants $109,283
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
- 94-3057654
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,321,555
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,567,373
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- July 9, 2024
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,257,892 | $621,578 | $14,321,555 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $591,883 | $951,998 | $12,102,776 | 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 94-3057654).
Questions about NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION is 94-3057654.
- Is NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2023.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE 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 NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION 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 NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BARABARA LEWIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,663 (BARBARA LEWIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,257,892, expenses of $621,578 and total assets of $14,321,555 at year end.
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