named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
25 Under 25 National Leadership Recognition Program
A program recognizing young Native leaders.
Earth Ambassadors
A program for youth interested in environmental stewardship.
Midyear Conference
A conference for Native youth development and networking, held mid-year.
National UNITY Conference
An annual conference for Native youth development and networking.
National UNITY Council Executive Committee (NUCEC)
A youth leadership committee that amplifies youth voices and creates change across the UNITY network.
UNITY Wellness Warrior Project
A project focused on addressing indigenous health disparities, HIV/AIDS awareness, substance abuse, and suicide prevention.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Culturally Grounded Community Wellness Initiatives 6 activities
- Healing Indigenous Lives InitiativeLaunches initiatives, such as the Healing Indigenous Lives Initiative, to enhance Native youth engagement on public safety issues.
- Healthy Lifestyles PromotionImplements Celebrate Fitness! projects to promote healthy lifestyles among Native Americans.
- Healthy Lifestyles PromotionImplements "Celebrate Fitness!" projects to promote healthy lifestyles among Native Americans.
- Native Family Strengthening and Social Issue ProjectsConducts projects aimed at strengthening Native families and addressing social issues in Indian Country.
- Native Family and Social Issue ProjectsConducts projects aimed at strengthening Native families and addressing social issues within Indian Country.
- Public Safety Engagement InitiativeLaunched the Healing Indigenous Lives Initiative to enhance Native youth engagement on public safety issues.
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Chapter Network Development & Support 2 activities
- Affiliated Youth CouncilsOperates 320 affiliated youth councils in 36 states.
- Youth Council Network OperationOperates 320 affiliated youth councils in 36 states, providing a network for youth engagement and development.
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Youth Civic Leadership Development 2 activities
- Culturally Relevant Youth Leadership ProgrammingOffers culturally relevant leadership programming for Native American and Alaska Native youth, reaching over 3000 youth and advisors annually from rural and urban communities across the nation. This includes leadership training sessions/webinars, the Earth Ambassador program, a 25 Under 25 leadership class, and the Peer Guides program.
- Culturally Relevant Youth Leadership ProgrammingOffers culturally relevant leadership programming for Native American and Alaska Native youth, reaching over 3000 youth and advisors annually from rural and urban communities across the nation. This includes leadership training sessions/webinars, the Earth Ambassador program, a 25 Under 25 leadership class, and the Peer Guides program.
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Youth and Professional Leadership Conferences 2 activities
- National Youth Leadership ConferencesConducts an annual national youth leadership conference with 2,000 to 2,300 participants and holds a Midyear Conference each February in the Phoenix, Arizona area, attracting approximately 450 attendees.
- National Youth Leadership ConferencesConducts an annual national youth leadership conference with 2,000 to 2,300 participants and holds a Midyear Conference each February in the Phoenix, Arizona area, attracting approximately 450 attendees.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.66M
Contributions & grants$927K56%
Program service revenue$691K42%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$1.56M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$523K
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.04M
Cash$944K
Investments$37K
Liabilities$69K
Net assets$975K
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +56.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY KIM TITLA | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $127K |
board members · 8
- CHENOA SCIPPIO — TRUSTEE
- COLBY WHITETHUNDER — TRUSTEE
- ELKE CHENEVEY — TRUSTEE
- HENRY LOZANO — TRUSTEE
- KYLE DONEY — TRUSTEE
- LORETTA TUELL — CHAIRWOMAN
- LORI WINFREE — TRUSTEE
- TYLER ENGLISH-RUSH — SECRETARY/TR
relationships · 10
who they work with
- American Indian Higher Education Consortium Partner — Participates in conferences to connect and support Native youth leadership.
- Ancestral Medicine Partner — Made a contribution in support of cultural healing work.
- Center for Native American Youth Partner — Mazie Countryman, NUCEC Co-President, is a 2024 Brave Heart Fellow through the Center for Native American Youth.
- National UNITY Council Partner — UNITY's Board of Trustees includes the two youth Co-Presidents of the National UNITY Council.
- RedCreek Solutions Consulting/Generations Created Partner — Tyler English-Rush, Secretary/Treasurer of UNITY, is the founder and owner of RedCreek Solutions Consulting/Generations Created, which works with Native communities and businesses.
- Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Partner — Provided a matching grant for the Earth Ambassadors program.
- U.S. Department of State Government — Watson Whitford, NUCEC Co-President, serves as a member of the Indigenous Youth Leadership Coalition under the U.S. Department of State.
- US Department of Justice Partner — Partnered on the Today’s Native Leaders initiative to provide training for American Indian youth.
- United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA) Partner — Watson Whitford, NUCEC Co-President, is part of the UNA-USA, where he advocates for Indigenous peoples on a global platform.
- W.K. Kellogg Foundation Funder — Provided funding for the UNITY Wellness Warrior Project.