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HESPERUS

PERIDOT, AZ · EIN 852279224 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.hesper.us
revenue
$124K
expenses
$155K
net assets
$12K
employees
2
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT FOR MEMBERS OF RURAL & TRIBAL COMMUNITIES,DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING UNDERSERVED TRIBAL POPULATIONS, WITH A FOCUS ON VETERANS, INCLUDING NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES, & CREATING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

profile · synthesized from sources

Hesperus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Native American and Alaska Native communities, with a focus on veterans and their families. It provides pathways to education and employment through skills training, workforce development, and technology, aiming to bridge the digital divide in rural and tribal communities across the United States.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Ak-Chin Youth STEM Day
An event in partnership with the United States Military Academy at West Point’s Center for Leadership and Diversity in STEM (CLD-STEM) to promote STEM education among youth.
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Native American Veterans (EBVNAV)
A program in partnership with the University of New Mexico and Syracuse University's IVMF, offering experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to Native American veterans in New Mexico and the Southwest Region.
Girls Who Game
A collaborative program with Microsoft, Dell Technologies, and Intel, providing opportunities for underserved girls to learn about STEM through gaming, aiming to grow interest in the STEM field and strengthen digital literacy skills.
Summit Program
Provides education and employment pathways for Native American veterans, including skills training, workforce development, and technology. It also includes a cultural component.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Federal Policy Advocacy for Native Economic Development 2 activities
    • Advocacy engagement with federal policymakers
      Engages in advocacy by discussing its work in Native American communities with federal policymakers, including Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-7) on Capitol Hill.
    • Advocacy with Congressional Representatives
      Discusses its work in Native American communities with Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-7) on Capitol Hill.
  • Native Entrepreneur Support Services 2 activities
    • Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Native American Veterans
      Provides an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp specifically for Native American Veterans in New Mexico and the Southwest Region of the United States.
    • Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Native American Veterans
      Delivers an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Native American Veterans, focused on economic empowerment, in New Mexico and the broader Southwest Region of the United States.
  • Youth and Professional Development in Technical Fields 1 activity
    • Girls Who Game program
      Partners with Microsoft, Dell Technologies, Intel, the San Carlos Unified School District, and the San Carlos Apache Tribe to deliver the "Girls Who Game" program, promoting STEM engagement among Native youth.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Ak-Chin Youth STEM Day
      Leads an Ak-Chin Youth STEM Day in partnership with the United States Military Academy at West Point’s Center for Leadership and Diversity in STEM (CLD-STEM).
    • Girls Who Game Program
      Delivers the "Girls Who Game" program in partnership with technology companies and the San Carlos Apache Tribe and School District.
    • National Forum and stakeholder engagement events
      Hosts high-level convenings such as the inaugural National Forum at the Verizon Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and sponsors receptions at major events like the AISES Conference in Palm Springs to engage supporters and partners.
    • Summit Program for Native American Veterans
      Offers the Summit Program to all Native American veterans.
    • Summit Program for Native American veterans
      Offers the Summit Program specifically designed for all Native American veterans, providing targeted support and leadership development opportunities.
    • Youth STEM outreach programs
      Leads youth-focused STEM initiatives such as the Ak-Chin Youth STEM Day in partnership with the United States Military Academy at West Point’s Center for Leadership and Diversity in STEM (CLD-STEM).
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$124K
Contributions & grants$124K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$155K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash$13K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$12K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • CHRISTOPHER KEY — MEMBER
  • DANIELLE APPLEGATE — MEMBER
  • HEATHER DORAN — MEMBER
  • JAMES BROGDON — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • VICTOR LAGROON — MEMBER
relationships · 19

who they work with

  • American Indian College Fund Partner — Partnering to support the Native American population and discover further needs.
  • American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Partner — Celebrated AISES's impact at their conference and hosted a reception for sponsors and supporters at their event.
  • Comcast Partner — Working with to uncover opportunities to bring or bolster broadband access in rural native communities through the Comcast Lift Zone program.
  • Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-7) Government — Discussed Hesperus's work in Native American communities on Capitol Hill.
  • Dell Technologies Partner — Collaborative partner in the Girls Who Game program to promote STEM education through gaming.
  • Dell Technologies Partner — Partnered to deliver the "Girls Who Game" program.
  • Intel Partner — Collaborative partner in the Girls Who Game program to promote STEM education through gaming.
  • Intel Partner — Partnered to deliver the "Girls Who Game" program.
  • Microsoft Partner — Collaborative partner in the Girls Who Game program to promote STEM education through gaming.
  • Microsoft Partner — Partnered to deliver the "Girls Who Game" program.
  • San Carlos Apache Tribe Partner — Partnered to deliver the "Girls Who Game" program.
  • San Carlos Unified School District Partner — Partnered to deliver the "Girls Who Game" program.
  • Schultz Family Foundation Partner — Partners to support Native American and Alaska Native veterans through education, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans & Military Families (IVMF) Partner — Partners to bring an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to Native American Veterans.
  • United States Military Academy at West Point’s Center for Leadership and Diversity in STEM (CLD-STEM) Partner — Partnered to lead an Ak-Chin Youth STEM Day.
  • Unity Partner — Working with to uncover opportunities to bring or bolster broadband access in rural native communities through the Comcast Lift Zone program.
  • University of New Mexico Partner — Partners to bring an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp to Native American Veterans.
  • Verizon Public Policy Center Partner — Hosted Hesperus's inaugural National Forum.
  • Wounded Warrior Project Partner — Executive Director attended their annual Partner Conference.