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CIBECUE COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOARD INC
CIBECUE, AZ · EIN 860491970 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.dishchiibikoh.org
revenue
$20.1M
expenses
$11.6M
net assets
$19.5M
employees
198
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE K-12 EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN CIBECUE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES ON THE WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE TRIBE RESERVATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

CIBECUE COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOARD INC operates Dishchii’bikoh Community School, a K-12 Title I grant school primarily funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The school serves approximately 400 Native American students, predominantly Apache, focusing on academic achievement and the preservation of Apache language and culture. It is located in Cibecue, Arizona.

named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Apache Language and Culture Preservation
Initiative focused on raising student awareness and value for their rich Apache culture and language.
Dishchii'bikoh High School
Grades 9-12 program offering academic instruction with cultural preservation; recognized nationally in the Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest
Drum Club
Student music and cultural performance group featured in school events such as the ES Christmas Presentation
Elementary School
Serves students in grades K-6 with culturally relevant programming including music, performing arts, and language development
Elementary School Program
Educational program for elementary-aged students, including activities like Christmas presentations and drum club.
High School Program
Educational program for high school-aged students, including music and participation in national contests.
Middle School Program
Educational program for middle school-aged students.
Performing Arts
Program for students in grades 4-6 and high school, involved in cultural and seasonal performances
Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest Participation
Participation in a national and international contest sponsored by Chapman University, recognizing student achievements in art and writing.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Alumni Directory Maintenance 5 activities
    • Alumni Directory Maintenance
      Maintains an alumni directory for graduates of Dishchii'bikoh Community School.
    • Alumni Engagement
      Maintains an alumni directory for graduates of Dishchii'bikoh Community School.
    • Maintain alumni directory
      Maintains an alumni directory for graduates of Dishchii'bikoh Community School to support community and institutional continuity.
    • Maintain alumni directory for school graduates
      Maintains an alumni directory for graduates of Dishchii'bikoh Community School to support ongoing connections and institutional memory.
    • Maintain alumni engagement through directory management
      Maintains an alumni directory for graduates of Dishchii'bikoh Community School to support ongoing connections and institutional memory.
  • High School Visual Arts Scholarships 5 activities
    • Student Recognition and Development
      Partners with students, families, and the community to foster educational excellence, and has seen students receive national and international recognition in contests such as the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest.
    • Student Recognition and Development
      Partners with students, families, and the community to foster educational excellence, including hosting events like a Christmas presentation for elementary students and supporting student participation in contests such as the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest where students have received national and international recognition.
    • Support student participation in academic and artistic competitions
      Facilitates student participation in national and international academic and artistic programs, including the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest, where students have received formal recognition.
    • Support student participation in academic and artistic competitions
      Facilitates student involvement in national and international academic and artistic programs, including the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest, where students have received formal recognition.
    • Support student participation in academic contests
      Supports student participation in national and international academic and artistic contests, including the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest, in which student Chasity Gregg was recognized for her work on the theme “Holding On to Hope.”
  • K–12 Tribal Community Schools 4 activities
    • K-12 Education Program
      Operates a K-12 school, Dishchii'bikoh Community School, serving approximately 400 Native American students on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. The school provides daily meal service and maintains separate facilities for elementary, middle, and high school on a single campus, following a regular and modified weekly schedule.
    • K-12 Education Program
      Operates a K-12 school, Dishchii'bikoh Community School, serving approximately 400 Native American students on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. The school provides daily meal service and maintains separate facilities for elementary, middle, and high school on a single campus, following a regular and modified weekly schedule.
    • Operate K-12 educational programs for Native American students
      Operates a Title I Grant School providing full-time education for approximately 400 Native American students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade on the White Mountain Apache Reservation. The school runs on a regular schedule from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday and a modified schedule from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Fridays for in-service activities.
    • Operate K-12 school for Native American students
      Operates a Title I Grant School serving approximately 400 Native American students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, with separate facilities for elementary, middle, and high school levels on a single campus.
  • School Meal Service Operations 3 activities
    • Provide daily meal service to students
      Provides daily meal service to students on a weekly schedule as part of the school’s operational programming.
    • Provide daily meals to students
      Provides daily meal service to students as part of the school’s weekly operational schedule.
    • Provide student meals during school programming
      Provides daily meal service to students as part of the weekly school schedule.
  • Extended Day Childcare Programs 2 activities
    • Deliver daily instructional programming on regular and modified schedules
      Conducts regular school hours from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday and a shortened schedule from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Fridays for in-service activities, providing consistent daily educational programming for students.
    • Operate regular and modified school schedules
      Operates a regular school schedule from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday and a modified Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM for in-service activities.
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration Programs 1 activity
    • Build community partnerships for educational excellence
      Collaborates with students, families, and the broader community to advance educational outcomes and school performance.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Engage students in community and cultural events
      Hosts school events such as a Christmas presentation for elementary students, supporting cultural engagement and community involvement.
    • Host student and community events
      Organizes and hosts school events such as a Christmas presentation for elementary school students, fostering community engagement and student participation.
    • Host student events and presentations
      Hosts special events for students, including a Christmas presentation for elementary school students, to support cultural and community engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$20.06M
Contributions & grants$19.80M99%
Program service revenue$139K1%
Investment income$118K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$11.57M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7.57M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.50M
Cash$10.91M
Investments$2.12M
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$19.49M
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
2 years on record · 2019–2020 · YoY revenue +108.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARILOU ARENO SUPERINTENDENT 40 $83K
CARLA FISHER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $62K
WAYNE IVINS VICE PRESIDENT 2 $11K
DAVID BONITO MEMBER 2 $11K
TONY ALSENAY MEMBER 2 $11K
TRAVIS TESSAY SR BOARD PRESIDENT 2 $10K
DONNA COOLEY MEMBER 2 $10K
BLESSING ENDFIELD MEMBER 2 $10K
relationships · 8

who they work with

  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Government — Primary funder of Dishchii’bikoh Community School
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Government — Primary funder of the school through federal grants since 1991.
  • Chapman University Partner — Sponsor of the Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest in which Dishchii’bikoh High School participated.
  • Dishchii'bikoh Community School Partner — Operates an alumni directory in affiliation with Dishchii'bikoh Community School.
  • Dishchii'bikoh Community School Partner — Operates food service program through the school.
  • Dishchii’bikoh Community School Partner — Partner organization collaborating with CIBECUE COMMUNITY EDUCATION BOARD INC in providing education rooted in Apache culture and language.
  • Elementary School Partner — Hosted the ES Christmas Presentation videos.
  • White Mountain Apache Tribe Government — Funding partner through the Bureau of Indian Affairs