Hopa Mountain Foundation

“The CPA prepares a draft of the Form 990 and it is submitted to the Executive Director (ED). The Boards holds a conference call with the CPA who then presents it to the entire Board. The Board reviews the draft, makes any corrections, approves it, and then it is sent back to the ED to ratify and authorize the CPA to finalize and issue.”

“Hopa's Board completes new Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure forms at their annual Board meeting. The President monitors any COI and would discuss any conflicts. So far Hopa Mountain has not had any.”

“The Board reviews comparable salaries in the industry doing comparable work to determine the compensation level for the Executive Director.”

“No documents available to the public.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Indigenous Scholars of Promise program:The Indigenous Scholars of Promise program is a college preparation program that provides students with training, mentoring, and support services to help them prepare to apply to the schools of their choice. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors who currently have a 3.0 GPA or above and are considering applying the colleges and universities are invited to apply to the program. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Native Science Fellows(NSF):The Native Science Fellows program is effectively increasing the number of Native American students (ages 15-35) who are engaged in community-based geosciences education, field experiences and careers by: (1) providing role models and work experience for Native American tribal college and university students interested in the geosciences; (2) developing an annual Fellows gathering with peer networks of Native college students who are interested in pursuing geosciences careers; and (3) building a network of community-based science professionals who are committeed to the success of Native students and provide on-going support for personal, academic and professional success. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak: (1)Helped rural and tribal food pantries gain access to more financial resources and healthy food and critical supplies for use by local families. Hopa Mountain raised funds and made small grants to food pantries during COVID-19. (2) Provided childrens masks and books to rural and tribal schools that are shared with childrens lunches and summer lunch programs. Hopa Mountain has had a long-standing early literacy program called StoryMakers. We added health-related family resources through HealthMakers. (3)Supported the coordination of local response efforts in rural and tribal communities across the region. Hopa Mountain staff participated in coordinated response meetings and facilitated them when asked to. We offered resources and follow up where we could make connections that benefited a community.”