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THE HOPI FOUNDATION

KYKOTSMOVI, AZ · EIN 742488628 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE P840 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.hopifoundation.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$4.7M
employees
32
volunteers
237
program ratio
73%
mission · from form 990

TO MAINTAIN, PRESERVE, REVITALIZE, AND GENERATE ACTIVITIES IN HOPI AND INDIGENOUS CULTURES AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL HUMANKIND, INCLUDING DOMINANT SURROUNDING CULTURES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hopi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing community self-determination and capacity building among the Hopi and Tewa peoples. It serves at-risk youth and local organizations through various initiatives aimed at improving educational and vocational outcomes, while also promoting cultural values. The foundation operates primarily in Arizona.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $238K
    RADIO STATION (KUYI) - SEE SCHEDULE O.
  2. #2 $149K
    HOPI SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION CENTER - SEE SCHEDULE O.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Capacity Building Services
Provides training and support to local nonprofits and tribal organizations to enhance their operational capacity and community engagement.
Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative
Aims to improve the cultural, career, and educational attainment of Hopi and Tewa youth aged 14 to 26 who are disengaged from school or the workforce.
activities · 10 groups

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 9 activities
    • Community Project Incubation and Support
      Initiates, grows, and houses nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, sustainability, farming, and youth development. This includes providing small community grants year-round to local organizations and initiatives.
    • Community Projects and Initiatives
      Initiates and manages nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and youth development.
    • Hopi Leadership Program
      Operates the Hopi Leadership Program, which focuses on developing leadership skills within the Hopi community.
    • Hopi Leadership Program
      Operates the Hopi Leadership Program, which is one of nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and youth development.
    • Hopi Leadership and Community Development Programs
      Operates the Hopi Leadership Program and the Natwani Coalition, which are ongoing projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, capacity building, sustainability, farming, historical preservation, and youth development.
    • Hopi Leadership and Youth Development Programs
      Operates the Hopi Leadership Program and established the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) focusing on at-risk youth aged 14-26. This includes hosting youth listening sessions and 1-1 meetings with key service providers and officials.
    • Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI)
      Established the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) in 2013, focusing on at-risk youth aged 14-26 who are not engaged in school or the workforce. This includes hosting youth listening sessions and 1-1 meetings with key services.
    • Natwani Coalition Program
      Operates the Natwani Coalition, which is one of nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and sustainability.
    • Youth Development and Engagement
      Established the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) in 2013, focusing on at-risk youth aged 14-26 who are not engaged in school or the workforce. The initiative also hosts youth listening sessions to gather insights and raise the voice for Hopi and Tewa Youth.
  • Substance Misuse Prevention & Mentoring 6 activities
    • Community Capacity Building
      Delivers training and presentations on topics such as addiction and community development to local organizations, schools, and service providers.
    • Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center
      Operates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center in Kykotsmovi Village, providing mentoring services for individuals seeking support for substance use or abuse.
    • Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center Operations
      Operates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC) in Kykotsmovi Village, providing walk-in and phone-based mentoring services for individuals, families, and groups affected by addiction, including elderly individuals and adolescents with parental consent.
    • Substance Abuse Prevention Education
      Delivers presentations to community groups, service providers, tribal programs, organizations, and schools on topics including alcoholism, drug trends (methamphetamine, opioids, fentanyl), and family roles in addiction.
    • Substance Abuse Prevention and Mentoring
      Operates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC) which provides walk-in and phone-based mentoring services to individuals, families, and groups affected by addiction, including elderly individuals and adolescents. The center also delivers presentations to community groups and schools on substance abuse topics.
    • Substance Abuse Prevention and Mentoring
      Operates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC) which provides walk-in and phone-based mentoring services to individuals, families, and groups affected by addiction, including adolescents and elderly individuals. The center also delivers presentations to community groups and schools on substance abuse topics.
  • Community Radio Broadcasting and Archiving 4 activities
    • Community Radio Broadcasting
      Operates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, providing community-based radio programming for the Hopi reservation.
    • Community Radio Broadcasting
      Operates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving the Hopi community.
    • Hopi Radio Station Operation
      Operates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving the Hopi community.
    • KUYI 88.1 FM Radio Station
      Operates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving as a community resource for information and entertainment.
  • Free Tax Preparation Services 4 activities
    • Hopi VITA Partnership
      Operates two VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites on the Hopi reservation, providing free tax preparation services. In one year, the program served 725 individuals, returning over $936,000 in tax refunds and saving over $416,000 in earned income tax credits.
    • Hopi VITA Partnership
      Hosts the Hopi VITA Partnership, providing tax assistance and financial education, having served 725 individuals and returning $936,582 in tax refunds.
    • Hopi VITA Partnership Program
      Operates two VITA sites on the Hopi reservation, serving 725 individuals and returning over $936,582 in tax refunds and saving $416,014 in earned income tax credits for local families. This includes screening, intake, interview, and document scanning services.
    • Hopi VITA Partnership for Tax Assistance
      Operates two VITA sites on the Hopi reservation, providing free tax preparation services to individuals, returning significant tax refunds and earned income tax credits to local families. The program also recruits and trains volunteers annually.
  • Leadership & Organizational Capacity Training 3 activities
    • Capacity Building and Training
      Provides fee-for-service training and internal resource development training through its Capacity Building Program. This includes training in Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic Planning for local nonprofits, tribal organizations, villages, and other stakeholders, and convenes cross-sector collaborations for community development.
    • Capacity Building for Organizations and Communities
      Provides fee-for-service training and internal resource development training through its Capacity Building Program. This includes training in Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic Planning for local nonprofits, tribal organizations, villages, and other stakeholders. The organization also assists with community outreach and technical assistance for the Hopi VITA Partnership and convenes cross-sector collaborations for community development.
    • Community Development Capacity Building
      Provides fee-for-service training and internal resource development training through its Capacity Building Program, including training in Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic Planning to local nonprofits, tribal organizations, villages, the philanthropic sector, and external stakeholders. The organization also convenes and facilitates cross-sector collaborations at the local level for community development.
  • Native Community Grantmaking 2 activities
    • Community Grantmaking
      Provides small community grants year-round to local organizations and initiatives within the Hopi/Tewa communities.
    • Community Grants Program
      Provides small community grants year-round to local organizations and initiatives within the Hopi/Tewa communities.
  • Industry and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
    • Community-Based Research
      Conducts local and community-based research initiatives.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 1 activity
    • VITA Partnership Support and Training
      Assists with community outreach, technical assistance through training and education, and fundraising for the Hopi VITA Partnership. It also recruits new and returning volunteers annually and provides free training and education for various volunteer roles within the VITA Partnership.
  • Structured Volunteer Recruitment and Integration 1 activity
    • Volunteer Recruitment and Training
      Recruits new and returning volunteers annually and provides free training and education for various volunteer roles, particularly within the VITA Partnership.
  • Uncategorized 16 activities
    • Advocacy and Resource Connection
      Advocates with various entities including foundations, government, and businesses to educate, raise awareness of community needs, and connect the community with essential resources.
    • Advocacy and Resource Connection
      Advocates with foundations, private donors, government, businesses, and nonprofits to educate, build awareness of needs, and connect the community with resources.
    • Advocacy for Community Resources
      Advocates with foundations, private donors, government, businesses, and nonprofits to educate, build awareness of needs, and connect the community with resources.
    • Community-Based Research
      Conducts local and Community Based Research, including producing "Kiiyamuy Technical Guides" for Hopi structural preservation that are still used by the Hopi community.
    • Community-Based Research
      Conducts local and community-based research to inform its programs and initiatives.
    • Cultural and Historical Preservation
      Preserves 800-year-old village clan homes and produces technical guides for Hopi structural preservation, benefiting the Hopi community.
    • Financial Investment Management
      Manages financial investments including endowments, the Steven Thayer Scholarship, and the Hopi Emergency Assistance Fund.
    • Financial Investment Management
      Manages financial investments, including endowments, the Steven Thayer Scholarship, and the Hopi Emergency Assistance Fund, to support community needs and initiatives.
    • Financial Investment Management
      Manages financial investments, including endowments, the Steven Thayer Scholarship, and the Hopi Emergency Assistance Fund.
    • Historic Preservation and Restoration
      Preserves and restores 800-year-old village clan homes, including the Shungopavi Snow Clan home, Walpi Fire Clan home, and Mishongnovi Snake Clan home, and restores piki houses in Bacavi and Upper Moenkopi.
    • Historic Preservation and Restoration
      Preserves 800-year-old village clan homes, including the Shungopavi Snow Clan home, Walpi Fire Clan home, and Mishongnovi Snake Clan home, and restores piki houses in Bacavi and Upper Moenkopi.
    • Hopi Cultural and Historical Preservation
      Preserves 800-year-old village clan homes, including specific clan homes in Shungopavi, Walpi, and Mishongnovi, and restores piki houses in Bacavi and Upper Moenkopi.
    • Mobile Internet Library Services
      Expands services through the Mobile Internet Library, providing internet access and resources to the community.
    • Mobile Internet Library Services
      Expands community services through the operation of a Mobile Internet Library.
    • Technical Guide Production for Preservation
      Produces technical guides for Hopi structural preservation, such as the "Kiiyamuy Technical Guides," which are utilized by the Hopi community.
    • Technical Guide Production for Structural Preservation
      Produces technical guides, such as the "Kiiyamuy Technical Guides," for Hopi structural preservation, which are utilized by the Hopi community.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.25M
Contributions & grants$1.14M91%
Program service revenue$52K4%
Investment income$19K2%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$2.12M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$933K
Grants paid out$704K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.27M
Cash$2.45M
Investments$2.12M
Liabilities$614K
Net assets$4.65M
Liquid reserves25.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -51.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MONICA NUVAMSA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $78K
ANGIE HARRIS THROUGH FEB 21 FINANCE DIRECTOR 40 $58K
GLATRINA KAGENVEAMA STARTED FEB 21 FINANCE DIRECTOR/CONTROLLER 40 $49K
board members · 7
  • BEATRICE NORTON — TRUSTEE
  • CEDRIC KUWANINVAYA — TRUSTEE
  • IVA HONYESTEWA — TREASURER
  • KERRY GREEN — VICE CHAIR
  • PATRICIA SEKAQUAPTEWA — TRUSTEE
  • PAUL KABOTIE — CHAIR
  • TERRI HINES — SECRETARY
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • Barbara Chester Award Partner — Hosts as a seasonal project.
  • DNA People's Legal Services Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2013.
  • Department of Education Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including the Department of Education and its programs.
  • First Mesa Youth Center Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • HOPI Substance Abuse Prevention Center Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
  • Hopi Credit Association Partner — Joined the Hopi VITA Partnership in 2016.
  • Hopi Department of Health & Human Services Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Hopi Guidance Center Services Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including Hopi Guidance Center Services.
  • Hopi Leadership Program Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
  • Hopi Nutrition Center Partner — Provides a VITA site in Kykotsmovi.
  • Hopi Office of Land Information Services Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative Partner — Hosts as a project, currently in a dormancy period.
  • Hopi Tewa Women's Coalition Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Hopi VITA Partnership Partner — Hosts as a seasonal project.
  • IRS Government — The VITA program is an IRS initiative, and volunteers are IRS-certified.
  • KUYI - 88.1 FM Hopi Radio Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
  • KUYI 88.1 FM Partner — Radio station operated by The Hopi Foundation in Second Mesa
  • Natwani Coalition Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
  • Northern Arizona United Way Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2014, assisting with community outreach, technical assistance, and fundraising.
  • Northland Pioneer College Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2013, and provides a VITA site at NPC Hopi Center (Keams Canyon).
  • Office of Hopi Lands Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Red Feather Development Group Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Tawa'ovi Community Development Board Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • The Hopi High School Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including The Hopi High School.
  • The Hopi Tribal Judicial Branch Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • The Nakwatsvewat Institute Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.