First Nations Development Institute

“The president, michael roberts, is a voting member of the governing body but is compensated through the organization. Therefore, he is not considered an independent voting member of the governing body.”

“Board members are presented with draft copies of the form 990 and all schedules and attachments. They are asked to review and approve the form 990 before it is filed with the irs.”

“The bylaws provide the conflict of interest policy for board members. The employee handbook provides the conflict of interest policy for employees. Board members verbally disclose conflicts of interest. Board members are required to complete annual conflict of interest questionnaires.”

“Board members approve the president's salary at least annually.”

“Board members approve the president's salary and are informed of the salaries of other key employees. They are all familiar with the not-for- profit sector and the environment in which first nations works and from which it recruits employees. Therefore, the board has sufficient knowledge to evaluate and approve these salaries.”

“Maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, mississippi, new hampshire, new jersey, new mexico, new york, north carolina, north dakota, ohio, oklahoma, oregon, pennsylvania, rhode island, south carolina, tennessee, utah, virginia, washington, west virginia, wisconsin”

“The audited financial statements and form 990 are available at the organization's website. Governing documents, financial statements and the conflict of interest policy are also available from the organization upon request.”

“California tribal fund first nations invests in the viability and visibility of california tribal nations and communities, focusing on tribal control and protection of ancestral lands, water, food systems, and culture. We provide financial and technical assistance to california tribes and native-led organizations, and work to raise awareness of california native communities, the socio- ecological environment, and indigenous natural resources management. Research and advocacy for native economic justice first nations provides native communities, policy makers, and funders research, tools, and opportunities to advance native economic justice. We deliver financial management training and resources to tribes and native communities, as well as financial and technical assistance to tribes and native-led organizations surrounding economic and workforce development. We also lead and support research to elevate native strengths and counter invisibility and misinformation.”

“Field research and evaluation 338,715 10,770 61,247 training and education 520,890 16,563 94,188 public relations and branding 494,307 15,718 89,381 agricultural development 1,099,951 34,976 198,895 other professional services 515,769 16,400 93,263 total 2,969,632 94,427 536,974”

“The process did not change from the prior year.”