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THE COLLEGE FUND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENTS ANNUALLY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$66.5M
Program Spending
76%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$60M
Total Expenses
▼$62.8M
Total Assets
$215.1M
Total Liabilities
▼$3.9M
Net Assets
$211.2M
Officer Compensation
→$849.8K
Other Salaries
$6.9M
Investment Income
$6.7M
Fundraising
▼$233.8K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $13.9M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NUETA HIDATSA SAHNISH COLLEGE45-0322990 | NEW TOWN, ND | $634.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
TURTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE45-0323401 | BELCOURT, ND | $631.5K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
SINTE GLESKA UNIVERSITY46-0312209 | MISSION, SD | $618.4K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE45-0314233 | BISMARCK, ND | $577.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
NAVAJO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY85-0303705 | CROWNPOINT, NM | $569.5K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE81-0378823 | PABLO, SD | $543K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE38-2604866 | BRIMLEY, MI | $536K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
KEWEENAW BAY OJIBWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE38-1743340 | BARAGA, MI | $534.5K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
DINE COLLEGE86-0215931 | TSAILE, AZ | $515.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE91-0905644 | BELLINGHAM, WA | $493.1K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
AANIIIH NAKODA COLLEGE81-0420980 | HARLEM, MT | $477.4K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HAYWARD, WI | $473.5K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT | |
LITTLE PRIEST TRIBAL COLLEGE91-1849962 | WINNEBAGO, NE | $466.4K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE26-3031521 | RED LAKE, MI | $459.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
COLLEGE OF THE MENOMINEE NATION39-1773613 | KESHENA, WI | $436.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
TOHONO O'ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE86-0931108 | SELLS, AZ | $428.2K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
FORT PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE81-0374399 | POPLAR, MT | $411K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
SAGINAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL COLLEGE38-6178758 | MT PLEASANT, MT | $393.4K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
NEBRASKA INDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE47-0623553 | MACY, NE | $387.1K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
ILISAGVIK COLLEGE92-0158414 | BARROW, AK | $378.5K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE23-7135915 | KYLE, MN | $367.9K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
SITTING BULL COLLEGE23-7373765 | FT YATES, ND | $363.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
STONE CHILD COMMUNITY COLLEGE81-0420650 | BOX ELDER, MT | $363K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
BLACKFEET COMMUNITY COLLEGE81-0378943 | BROWNING, MT | $362.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
LITTLE BIG HORN COLLEGE81-0331905 | CROW AGENCY, MT | $359.1K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MAHNOMEN, MN | $351.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT | |
CHIEF DULL KNIFE COLLEGE81-0351900 | LAME DEER, MT | $334.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
CANKDESKA CIKANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE45-0350756 | FT TOTTEN, ND | $323.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
COLLEGE OF THE MUSCOGEE NATION35-2357683 | OKMULGEE, OK | $227.1K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
AMERICAN INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM84-0640326 | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $182.8K | Cash | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT |
SISSETON WAHPETON COLLEGE46-0357254 | SISSETON, ND | $159.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE85-0235298 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $116.1K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY | LAWRENCE, KS | $103.6K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS85-0377670 | SANTA FE, NM | $86.7K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
LEECH LAKE TRIBAL COLLEGE75-3061667 | CASS LAKE, MN | $70.1K | Cash | OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT |
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION INC81-1754189 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $69.1K | Cash | PROJECT SUPPORT |
AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING SOCIETY71-1023471 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $55.1K | Cash | PROJECT SUPPORT |
NATIVE FORWARD SCHOLARS FUND85-0222386 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $25.5K | Cash | PROJECT SUPPORT |
| Total | $13.9M | |||
NEW TOWN, ND
$634.6K
BELCOURT, ND
$631.5K
MISSION, SD
$618.4K
BISMARCK, ND
$577.6K
NAVAJO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
CROWNPOINT, NM
$569.5K
SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE
PABLO, SD
$543K
BRIMLEY, MI
$536K
KEWEENAW BAY OJIBWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BARAGA, MI
$534.5K
DINE COLLEGE
TSAILE, AZ
$515.6K
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE
BELLINGHAM, WA
$493.1K
AANIIIH NAKODA COLLEGE
HARLEM, MT
$477.4K
$473.5K
LITTLE PRIEST TRIBAL COLLEGE
WINNEBAGO, NE
$466.4K
RED LAKE, MI
$459.6K
KESHENA, WI
$436.6K
TOHONO O'ODHAM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SELLS, AZ
$428.2K
FORT PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
POPLAR, MT
$411K
SAGINAW CHIPPEWA TRIBAL COLLEGE
MT PLEASANT, MT
$393.4K
NEBRASKA INDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MACY, NE
$387.1K
ILISAGVIK COLLEGE
BARROW, AK
$378.5K
KYLE, MN
$367.9K
FT YATES, ND
$363.6K
STONE CHILD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOX ELDER, MT
$363K
BLACKFEET COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BROWNING, MT
$362.6K
LITTLE BIG HORN COLLEGE
CROW AGENCY, MT
$359.1K
MAHNOMEN, MN
$351.6K
CHIEF DULL KNIFE COLLEGE
LAME DEER, MT
$334.6K
FT TOTTEN, ND
$323.6K
COLLEGE OF THE MUSCOGEE NATION
OKMULGEE, OK
$227.1K
AMERICAN INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM
ALEXANDRIA, VA
$182.8K
SISSETON, ND
$159.6K
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
$116.1K
HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY
LAWRENCE, KS
$103.6K
INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS
SANTA FE, NM
$86.7K
LEECH LAKE TRIBAL COLLEGE
CASS LAKE, MN
$70.1K
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION INC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
$69.1K
AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING SOCIETY
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
$55.1K
NATIVE FORWARD SCHOLARS FUND
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
$25.5K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $66.5M | $60M | $62.8M | $215.1M | $211.2M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $55.5M | $50M | $61.3M | $203M | $198.9M |
| 2022 | $57.4M | $56M | $40M | $151.6M | $148.8M |
| 2021 | $60.2M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Cheryl Crazy Bull | President/chief Executive Officer | 40 | $370.1K | $0 | $59.8K | $429.9K |
| Tamela A Miller-Carlson | Treasurer/chief Financial Officer | 40 | $233.4K | $0 | $36.7K | $270.1K |
| Carrie Basgall | Secretary/exec Asst To Pres. | 40 | $88.8K | $0 | $26.7K | $115.5K |
| Leander Mcdonald | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Twyla Baker | 1st Vice-chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Duane Bedell | 2nd Vice-chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Cheryl Crazy Bull
President/chief Executive Officer
$429.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$370.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$59.8K
Tamela A Miller-Carlson
Treasurer/chief Financial Officer
$270.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$233.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$36.7K
Carrie Basgall
Secretary/exec Asst To Pres.
$115.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$88.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.7K
Leander Mcdonald
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Twyla Baker
1st Vice-chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Duane Bedell
2nd Vice-chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Jo Houk | Chief Marketing & Dev. Officer | 40 | $237.2K | $0 | $17.8K | $254.9K |
| David Sanders | VP Research & Evaluation | 40 | $201K | $0 | $38K | $238.9K |
| Emily White Hat | Vice President Programs | 40 | $193.2K | $0 |
Nancy Jo Houk
Chief Marketing & Dev. Officer
$254.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$237.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.8K
David Sanders
VP Research & Evaluation
$238.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$201K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$38K
Emily White Hat
Vice President Programs
$212.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$193.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Hubka | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Parker | Trustee/member At Large | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Toineeta Pipestem | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Roessel | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan King | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dawn Frank | Trustee |
Ashley Hubka
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Parker
Trustee/member At Large
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brenda Toineeta Pipestem
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $58.4M |
| $37.2M |
| $143.4M |
| $141.5M |
| 2020 | $48.8M | $47.1M | $28.2M | $108.1M | $105.6M |
| 2019 | $27.9M | $26.4M | $24.9M | $87.1M | $85.6M |
| 2018 | $25.5M | $24.3M | $24.6M | $80.6M | $79.4M |
| 2017 | $22.3M | $21.1M | $24.4M | $77.3M | $76M |
| 2016 | $24.8M | $23.9M | $22.8M | $74.7M | $73.6M |
| 2015 | $17.4M | $16.9M | $21.3M | $72.9M | $71.6M |
| 2014 | $18.4M | $17.2M | $19M | $79.8M | $75.4M |
| 2013 | $16.9M | $15.2M | $16.4M | $71.7M | $70.8M |
| 2012 | $17M | $17.2M | $16.1M | $69M | $68.1M |
| 2022 | 990 | Data |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
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| $19.5K |
| $212.7K |
| Tiffany Gusbeth | VP Student Success Services | 40 | $191.7K | $0 | $13.6K | $205.3K |
| Jamie Schwartz | Director Of Major Gifts | 40 | $129.5K | $0 | $14.4K | $143.9K |
Tiffany Gusbeth
VP Student Success Services
$205.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$191.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.6K
Jamie Schwartz
Director Of Major Gifts
$143.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$129.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.4K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Dawson Her Many Horses | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eva Flying | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Lunsford | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Baird | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Meredith Vaughan | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Oltrogge | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monte Randall | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Bellefeuille | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Chandler | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Charles Roessel
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dan King
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dawn Frank
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dawson Her Many Horses
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eva Flying
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Holly Lunsford
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kathy Baird
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Meredith Vaughan
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Oltrogge
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Monte Randall
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicole Bellefeuille
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sean Chandler
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0