Native Americans in Philanthropy

“The executive committee consists of four directors of the board of directors. The executive committee has the authority of the board of directors in the management of the organization in the interval between meetings of the board of directors.”

“The two classes of members are general and affiliate. General members are native peoples who serve as staff, governing body members, or official representatives of corporate, foundation, or native grantmaking organizations. They also have voting rights. Affiliate members are persons and organizations concerned about advancing issues facing native peoples. Affiliate members have no voting rights.”

“At the annual meeting general members have voting rights for the election of directors, presentation of reports on activities and financial condition, and transaction of such other business as may properly come before them at the meeting.”

“At the annual meeting general members have voting rights for the election of directors, presentation of reports on activities and financial condition and transaction of such other business as may properly come before them at the meeting.”

“Board members are presented with draft copies of the form 990 along with all required schedules and attachments. The board is asked to review the form 990 and then approve it.”

“The conflict of interest policy is addressed each year at the annual membership meeting and enforced on an on-going basis throughout the normal course of business. The policy covers members of the board of trustees, officers and staff and requires disclosure supplements to be completed on an annual basis. Additionally, covered individuals have a duty to disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and all material facts to the board of trustees and/or the executive committee. If an interested person recuses himself or herself from the matter where the actual or potential conflict exists, the board of trustees or executive committee document such recusal and the procedures for addressing the conflict in the meeting minutes per the policy's requirements. If the interested person desires to participate in the matter after disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he or she shall leave the board of trustees or executive committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board of trustees or committee members determine if a conflict of interest exists. The minutes of the board of trustees and executive shall contain all proceedings related to conflicts of interest.”

“The executive committee of the board annually reviews and determines the compensation level of the executive director using a minnesota nonprofit salary and benefits survey. The deliberation and decision are documented in the meeting minutes. The process was most recently completed in 2017 for the executive director, sarah eagle heart. The executive director determines compensation for other employees of the organization during the annual employment review process. The compensation is based on a minnesota nonprofit salary and benefits survey. Board members are also made aware of the salaries of other employees. This was last completed in 2017.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Other professional services: program service expenses 265,607. Management and general expenses 26,478. Fundraising expenses 62,292. Total expenses 354,377.”