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YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES FOR DINE

TEEC NOS POS, AZ · EIN 860776975 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE I21Z · Crime & Legal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.navajoyes.org
revenue
$350K
expenses
$290K
net assets
$170K
employees
4
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

profile · synthesized from sources

NavajoYES is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to promoting health and wellness among Navajo youth and families through outdoor activities and community engagement. They develop trails, organize outdoor outings, provide bicycles, and host a series of races across the Navajo Nation to encourage active lifestyles and appreciation for the land.

named programs · 13 · from sources

what they call their work

12 Hours of Asaayi
A fixed-time trail running event (12-hour and 6-hour options) at Camp Asaayi in Bowl Canyon Recreation Area, offering a fully-supported loop ultra run.
Asaayi Mountain Run
A 10K trail race at Camp Asaayi in the Bowl Canyon Recreation Area, featuring a loop around Lake Asaayi and an ascent of a ridge.
Dine’ Bike Project
Provides hundreds of restored bicycles to families, schools, and communities of the Navajo Nation in exchange for a good deed.
Four Corners Quad Keyah
A 4-day running event at the Four Corners Monument where runners complete a marathon and half marathon in each of four states.
Health and Wellness Promotion
Visits schools and communities to promote health and wellness, offering resources like posters and trail guides for healthy living in Dine’ Bikeyah.
Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon
A marathon, half marathon, and Wildcat 4-Miler run within the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, honoring Diné warriors and military heroes.
Naatsis’áán Trail Ultra
Trail races at Navajo Mountain offering unique courses through challenging and stunning landscapes with significant elevation gains.
Navajo Code Talker 10K Run
A 10K race in Window Rock, AZ, honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, with a challenging route starting on the Code Talker Trail.
Navajo Nation Trail Guide
Publishes a trail guide featuring hiking, running, and biking trails around the Navajo Nation, with specific guides for areas like the Chuska MTB Route and Rainbow Bridge Trails.
Navajo Parks Race Series
A series of year-round running and biking events across Dine’ Bikeyah to promote health and share the beauty of venues like Navajo Mountain, Monument Valley, and Shiprock.
Navajo Trails Task Force
Advocates for, plans, funds, and develops trails across the Navajo Nation, including tribal parks, rail-trails, and paths in the Chuskas.
Outdoor Outings
Organizes over 300 outings for youth and families in various locations across Dine’ Bikeyah, providing access to a gear library.
Tour De Rez Cup Series
A series of mountain biking races including the Chil-town Classic Bike Race, Hashkéníini Bike Race, Monument Valley Bike Race, Asaayi Bike Race, and Chuska Challenge Bike Race.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Youth Bike Access and Safety Programs 2 activities
    • Dine’ Bike Project
      Operates the Dine’ Bike Project in Beclabito, providing hundreds of restored bikes to families, schools, and communities in the Navajo Nation in exchange for a good deed.
    • Providing restored bicycles through the Dine’ Bike Project
      Operates the Dine’ Bike Project in Beclabito, providing hundreds of restored bicycles to families, schools, and communities in the Navajo Nation in exchange for a good deed.
  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 2 activities
    • Gear Library Operation
      Maintains a gear library of outdoor equipment available for public use.
    • Operating a gear library
      Maintains a gear library of equipment available for public use to facilitate outdoor activities.
  • Community Health Fair & Festival 2 activities
    • Health and Wellness Promotion
      Visits schools and communities to share health and wellness messages, creates posters, trail guides, and other resources to promote healthy living in Dine’ Bikeyah, and supports events like health fairs, school presentations, and chapter meetings.
    • Promoting health and wellness through community engagement
      Visits schools and communities to share health and wellness messages, creates resources like posters and trail guides, and supports events such as health fairs and school presentations to promote healthy living in Dine’ Bikeyah.
  • Organized Running Race Events 2 activities
    • Organizing Running Races and Events
      Organizes a year-round series of running events across Dine’ Bikeyah, including marathons, half marathons, 10K, 5K, and fixed-time trail races (e.g., Naatsisaan Trail Ultra, Navajo Code Talker 10K, Monument Valley Marathon, Shiprock Marathon, 12/6 Hours of Asaayi). These events promote health, showcase the region's beauty, and include participant amenities like apparel, medals, and course support.
    • Organizing running races and events
      Organizes a variety of running races and events across the Navajo Nation, including marathons, half marathons, 10K, 5K, and fixed-time trail runs. These events include the Naatsisaan Trail Ultra, Navajo Code Talker 10K Run, Monument Valley Marathon, Shiprock Marathon, and the "12 Hours of Asaayi" trail running events, often featuring challenging courses, commemorative swag, and post-race entertainment.
  • Park and Cultural Heritage Publishing 2 activities
    • Publication of Trail Guides and Series
      Publishes the Navajo Nation Trail Guide, featuring hiking, running, and biking trails, and has created guides for the Chuska MTB Route and Rainbow Bridge Trails. Also publishes an ongoing series called "Tales From The Trails."
    • Publishing trail guides and publications
      Publishes the Navajo Nation Trail Guide, featuring hiking, running, and biking trails, and has created guides for the Chuska MTB Route and Rainbow Bridge Trails. Also publishes "Tales From The Trails" as part of an ongoing publication series.
  • Community Cycling Engagement Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing the Navajo Parks Race Series
      Organizes the Navajo Parks Race Series, a year-round series of events across Dine’ Bikeyah to promote health and showcase the region's beauty.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Developing and advocating for trails
      Leads the Navajo Trails Task Force, which advocates for, plans, funds, and develops trails across the Navajo Nation, including tribal parks, rail-trails, and paths in the Chuska Mountains.
    • Operating a Kids Marathon program
      Operates a Kids Marathon program in local schools, culminating in students completing a final mile.
    • Organizing Bike Races
      Organizes various bike races, including the Chil-town Classic, Hashkéníini, Monument Valley, Asaayi, and Chuska Challenge Bike Races.
    • Organizing bike races
      Organizes various bike races, including the Chil-town Classic Bike Race, Hashkéníini Bike Race, Monument Valley Bike Race, and Asaayi Bike Race.
    • Organizing youth and family outdoor outings
      Organizes over 300 outings for youth and families in Dine’ Bikeyah since the late 1980s, providing opportunities for outdoor engagement.
    • Trail Advocacy and Development
      Leads the Navajo Trails Task Force, which advocates for, plans, funds, and develops trails across the Navajo Nation, including tribal parks, rail-trails, and paths in the Chuska Mountains.
    • Youth and Family Outdoor Outings
      Organizes over 300 outdoor outings for youth and families in Dine’ Bikeyah since the late 1980s, and operates a Kids Marathon program in local schools where students complete a final mile.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$350K
Contributions & grants$152K43%
Program service revenue$198K57%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$290K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$35K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$170K
Cash$166K
Investments$0
Liabilities$447
Net assets$170K
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 14
  • BERNADINE GREYEYES — MEMBER
  • BETTY HAWLEY — MEMBER
  • BIDTAH BECKER — MEMBER
  • CHASE B YAZZIE — MEMBER
  • GEORGE KELLY — PROGRAM COORDIN
  • IRENE DAYZIE — MEMBER
  • IRVINA ELLISON — MEMBER
  • JIM CRITTENDEN — MEMBER
  • KLARA KELLEY PHD — MEMBER
  • PHEFELIA HERBET — MEMBER
  • RUE NELSON — MEMBER
  • SCOTT NYDAM — MEMBER
  • SHARON SANDOVAL — BOARD PRESIDENT
  • TOM RIGGENBACH — Executive Dir.