The Notah Begay III Foundation

“Prior to filing, board members are provided a copy of the form 990. A board meeting is held to review and approve the form 990.”

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“Compensation for officers and key employees is determined by an external organization that assists in executive searches for not-for-profit organizations.”

“The foundation retains copies of its form 990s and audit information in the foundation's physical office. These records are available for public inspection during regular office hours. The foundation's policies and procedures and fiscal policies are key documents that contain detail on the foundation's conflict of interest and other policies and are also available for public inspection on site and by request from the foundation.”

“Volunteers helped organize and run the traditions run event in october. Volunteers helped guide runners on the course, check-in runners before the race, assist with the awards ceremony, and run hydration stations along the route. One volunteer acted as course marshall helping direct runners the correct way on the course. There was one additional office volunteer who assisted with general office duties as well as mailing tasks such as stuffing envelopes and putting stamps on mail.”

“Community empowerment: the foundation's national grantmaking and technical support program is intended to provide native american communities, tribes, and native-led organizations with the tools, information, and inspiration for effective long-term change in their communities that benefits their children's health. The nb3 foundation invests in community-led and culturally relevant programs that promote the four core areas of healthy nutrition, physical activity, youth development, and cultural connections. Community empowerment led the continued growth of the nb3 foundation's youth council, designed to provide leadership development opportunities to native youth and ensure the youth perspective is reflected in nb3 foundation initiatives. In addition, they utilized the nb3 foundation water trailer to promote healthy hydration at several community events.”

“Nb3fit: nb3fit is a youth development and leadership program serving native american and tribal communities. A core purpose of the nb3fit program is to get native youth healthy and active through sports, utilizing a curriculum focused on the nb3 foundation's four core areas of physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development, and cultural connections. Nb3fit coaches teach about healthy food and nutrition so youth may make positive healthy lifestyle choices. The youth also learn leadership skills, incorporating cultural values where appropriate, including respect, self- persistence, teamwork, and self-discipline. This year, nb3fit saw a significant increases in all programs, with the organization's highest ever number of youth participants in nb3fit programs. Nb3fit sent teams to the usatf cross-country and track national championships and introduced new basketball and soccer leagues. The nb3 foundation youth golf team participated in several tournaments, including the nb3 foundation native youth golf championship.”