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COOK NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860096776 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE B58Z · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.cooknam.org
revenue
$919K
expenses
$491K
net assets
$13.9M
employees
3
volunteers
10
program ratio
45%
mission · from form 990

IN RESPONSE TO THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL, COOK NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES FOUNDATION EQUIPS AND EMPOWERS NATIVE AMERICANS TO BETTER SERVE THEIR CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES. THIS MISSION IS ACHIEVED THROUGH A GRANTING PROGRAM AND A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cook Native American Ministries Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Native communities through grants and partnerships. They focus on supporting small community-based organizations, churches, and tribal communities across the United States, with an emphasis on education, health, and leadership initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $72K
    CNAMF MAKES GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) CHURCH, TRIBAL, AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FOR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS TO EDUCATE, EQUIP, AND EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, CHURCHES, AND LIFE.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Charles H. Cook Legacy Fund
A permanent fund to support projects in Native communities aimed at self-development and self-sufficiency.
Native Strength Revolution
Trains Indigenous instructors to bring educational programs back to their communities.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Native Community Grantmaking 4 activities
    • Grants for Community-Based Organizations
      Provides grants to small and emerging community-based organizations, churches, tribal communities, and Native urban centers nationwide.
    • Grants for Community-Based Organizations
      Provides grants to small and emerging community-based organizations, churches, tribal communities, and Native urban centers nationwide.
    • Grants for Community-Based Organizations
      Provides grants to small and emerging community-based organizations, churches, tribal communities, and Native urban centers nationwide to support their work.
    • Grants to Community-Based Organizations
      Provides grants to small and emerging community-based organizations, churches, tribal communities, and Native urban centers nationwide to support local development and self-determination.
  • Mentor Training and Support Programs 4 activities
    • Indigenous Instructor Training
      Trains 60 Indigenous instructors who then deliver training within their own communities.
    • Indigenous Instructor Training
      Trains 60 Indigenous instructors who then deliver training within their own communities, building local capacity.
    • Indigenous Instructor Training
      Trains 60 Indigenous instructors who deliver training within their own communities.
    • Indigenous Instructor Training Program
      Trains 60 Indigenous instructors to deliver culturally relevant education and training within their own communities, strengthening local leadership and capacity.
  • Religious Shrine and Artwork Ministry 4 activities
    • Sacred Spaces Program
      Operates the Sacred Spaces program in Sacaton, Arizona, focusing on community engagement and support.
    • Sacred Spaces Program
      Operates the Sacred Spaces program in Sacaton, Arizona, supporting community wellness and cultural engagement through dedicated local initiatives.
    • Sacred Spaces Program
      Operates the Sacred Spaces program in Sacaton, Arizona.
    • Sacred Spaces Program
      Operates the Sacred Spaces program in Sacaton, Arizona.
  • School-Based Community Fundraising Programs 3 activities
    • Sponsorships for Community Activities
      Provides sponsorships to small organizations, educational institutions, and churches for community activities, events, or short-term projects.
    • Sponsorships for Community Activities
      Provides sponsorships to small organizations, educational institutions, and churches for community activities, events, or short-term projects.
    • Sponsorships for Community Projects
      Provides sponsorships to small organizations, educational institutions, and churches for community activities, events, or short-term projects to enhance local engagement and resilience.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • DIY Home Repair Workshops and RISE Program
      Offers DIY home repair workshops and the RISE Program in Whiteriver, Arizona.
    • DIY Home Repair Workshops and RISE Program
      Offers DIY home repair workshops and the RISE Program in Whiteriver, Arizona, providing practical skills and support to the local Native community.
    • DIY Home Repair Workshops and RISE Program
      Offers DIY home repair workshops and the RISE Program in Whiteriver, Arizona.
    • DIY Home Repair Workshops and RISE Program
      Offers DIY home repair workshops and the RISE Program in Whiteriver, Arizona, to support community development.
    • Religious and Theological Education
      Has provided educational instruction for Native people studying Theology or undergoing religious training for over 100 years, supporting spiritual leadership development.
    • Theological and Religious Training
      Provides educational instruction for Native people studying Theology or undergoing religious training for over 100 years.
    • Theological and Religious Training for Native People
      Provides educational instruction for Native people studying Theology or undergoing religious training, a service offered for over 100 years.
    • Theological and Religious Training for Native People
      Provides educational instruction for Native people studying Theology or undergoing religious training for over 100 years.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$919K
Contributions & grants$431K47%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$488K53%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$491K
Program expenses45%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$251K
Grants paid out$47K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$13.91M
Cash$489K
Investments$13.14M
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$13.87M
Liquid reserves333.0 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WENDY WESTON EXEC DIRECTO 40 $87K
board members · 7
  • ANNETTE STEWART — MEMBER
  • REV ALVIN DEER — MEMBER
  • REV DR STEVEN MARSH — MEMBER
  • SANDRA PATTEA — CHAIR
  • SHARON TOM — VICE CHAIR
  • THERESA PRICE — TREASURER
  • VANCE HOME GUN — SECRETARY
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Kingdom Workers Partner — Partner organization implementing DIY Home Repair Workshops and RISE Program in Whiteriver, Arizona.
  • Three Precious Miracles Partner — Awarded a grant to Three Precious Miracles for their program focused on cultural activity opportunities for Native youth in the foster care system.
  • Three Precious Miracles Partner — Partner organization operating the Sacred Spaces program in Sacaton, Arizona.
  • Three Precious Ones Partner — Collaborates with CNAMF through meetings and engagement with its founder, Elisia Manuel.