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NAVAJO EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN MISSION INC
ROCK POINT, AZ · EIN 860166564 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X21Z · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.nelm.org
revenue
$903K
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$-211K
employees
31
volunteers
30
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

The Rock Point Mission humbly inspires development of educational, cultural, physical, and spiritual well-being among the Navajo.

profile · synthesized from sources

Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission operates a Christian school and community mission in Rock Point, Arizona, serving the Navajo (Diné) people. The organization provides educational, cultural, physical, and spiritual support through its K-2 school, community programs, and outreach. It partners with volunteers and donors to address local needs in a remote area with limited access to services.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $54K
    Operate the Hozho Cafe for local residents free of charge.
  2. #2 $54K
    Operate the House of Prayer Church
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

House of Prayer
ELCA congregation offering spiritual services and community worship at the mission
Mission Needs Program
Accepts targeted in-kind donations of clothing, school supplies, sports equipment, and household goods to support daily operations and community needs
Navajo Mission Preparatory School
K-2 private Christian school providing education for Navajo children on the Rock Point campus
Volunteer Program
Hosts individual and group volunteers for construction, renovation, and service projects; requires groups to fundraise for project costs
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Community Facility Development and Support 2 activities
    • Operate a cultural center
      Operates a cultural center.
    • Operate a cultural center
      Operates a cultural center.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 2 activities
    • Operate a food bank
      Operates a food bank.
    • Operate a food bank
      Operates a food bank.
  • Community Irrigation System Management 2 activities
    • Operate a water project
      Operates a water project.
    • Operate a water project
      Operates a water project.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs for Youth with Disabilities 2 activities
    • Operate after-school sports activities
      Operates after-school sports activities for youth to encourage healthy living.
    • Operate after-school sports activities
      Operates after-school sports activities for youth to encourage healthy living.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Host volunteers for mission projects
      Hosts individual volunteers and groups, including church congregations, year-round for various mission projects.
    • Host volunteers for mission projects
      Hosts individual volunteers and groups, including church congregations, year-round for various mission projects.
    • Operate Navajo Mission Preparatory School
      Operates Navajo Mission Preparatory School, a K-2 private Christian school, on a 5-acre campus that includes classroom buildings, a kitchen and dining room, and a playground.
    • Operate Navajo Mission Preparatory School
      Operates Navajo Mission Preparatory School, a K-2 private Christian school, on a 5-acre campus that includes classroom buildings, a kitchen and dining room, and a playground.
    • Operate an ELCA congregation
      Operates an ELCA congregation called House of Prayer, which is located on the mission's campus.
    • Operate an ELCA congregation
      Operates an ELCA congregation called House of Prayer, located on the mission's campus which also includes a church building.
    • Operate an ELCA congregation
      Operates an ELCA congregation called House of Prayer, located on the mission's campus which also includes a church building.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$903K
Contributions & grants$580K64%
Program service revenue$325K36%
Investment income$-14K-2%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$1.49M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$852K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$402K
Cash$46K
Investments$89K
Liabilities$612K
Net assets$-211K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Patterson Yazzie Executive Director 40 $79K
board members · 8
  • Cherylina James — Treasurer
  • George Keiser — Vice President
  • Ivan Jones — Director
  • Jacqueline Jones — Director
  • Jan Loomis — Secretary
  • Patricia Charley — President
  • Rex Lee Jim — Director
  • Rozina Begay — Director