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NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS INC
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860293585 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE F300 · Mental Health & Crisis Intervention · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.nativeconnections.org
revenue
$29.2M
expenses
$19.5M
net assets
$56.2M
employees
297
volunteers
81
program ratio
93%
mission · from form 990

NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS, INC (NACI) IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND COMMUNITIES (CONT'D SCHED O) THROUGH NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURALLY CENTERED OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTH, HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT. NACI PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING, RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INCLUDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND CULTURAL COUNSELING TO ITS CLIENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Native American Connections (NAC) is an operational organization that provides integrated healthcare, affordable housing, and community development services. Grounded in traditional Native American culture, NAC serves Native American individuals and families, as well as other underserved populations, primarily in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization operates 24 sites and touches over 10,000 individuals and families annually.

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 $5.96M
    NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTIONS, INC. PROVIDES OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO OVER 42 NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES NATIONWIDE, AND URBAN NATIVE AMERICANS AS WELL AS NON-NATIVES, INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY.
  2. #2 $1.06M
    HOMEBASE YOUTH SERVICES OFFERS CARE FOR THE HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH POPULATION BY PROVIDING PROTECTION AND SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, COUNSELING, HEALTH CARE, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Addiction Treatment
Outpatient and residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders with general health services, integrating traditional healing ceremonies with research-based practices
Healthcare
Comprehensive health services including medical, dental, pharmacy, and wellness resources with health education in Central Phoenix
Housing
Over 1,000 units of income-based and affordable housing, supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, and emergency shelter services
Mental Health
Mental health care including screenings, evaluations, and referrals for individuals in need
NAC Mobile Health Van
Mobile unit providing free STI, blood pressure, and glucose testing at community locations without requiring primary care patient status
activities · 13 groups

what they do

  • Behavioral Health Counselor Certification 5 activities
    • Certification of Native American Substance Use Counselors
      Operates the Southwest Certification Board to credential qualified alcohol and drug counselors who serve urban and tribal Native American populations.
    • Certification of Native American Substance Use Counselors
      Operates the Southwest Certification Board to credential alcohol and drug counselors who serve urban and tribal Native American populations, building professional capacity in behavioral health.
    • Counselor Credentialing
      Operates the Southwest Certification Board to credential qualified alcohol and drug counselors who serve urban and tribal Native American populations.
    • Counselor Credentialing
      Operates the Southwest Certification Board to credential qualified alcohol and drug counselors serving urban and tribal Native American populations.
    • Counselor Credentialing
      Operates the Southwest Certification Board to credential qualified alcohol and drug counselors who serve urban and tribal Native American populations.
  • Title VI Compliance & LEP Access 5 activities
    • Nondiscrimination Compliance
      Ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in all programs and activities, including taking reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency, and ensuring sub-recipients comply with Title VI nondiscrimination requirements when receiving Federal-aid funds.
    • Nondiscrimination Compliance
      Ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in all programs and activities, including providing meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency and ensuring sub-recipients comply with Title VI nondiscrimination requirements when receiving Federal-aid funds.
    • Nondiscrimination Compliance
      Ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in all programs and activities, including providing meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency, and ensures sub-recipients comply with Title VI nondiscrimination requirements when receiving Federal-aid funds.
    • Title VI Compliance and Language Access
      Ensures full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in all programs and activities, including taking reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with limited English proficiency, and ensuring sub-recipients comply with Title VI nondiscrimination requirements when receiving Federal-aid funds.
    • Urban Indian Organization Designation and Compliance
      Recognized as an Urban Indian Organization by the Office of Urban Indian Health Programs and ensures compliance with federal civil rights requirements, including Title VI and meaningful access for limited English proficiency individuals, across all programs and sub-recipients.
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Services 5 activities
    • Substance Use Treatment Services
      Provides licensed substance use treatment services through the Arizona Department of Health Services, supported by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Block Grant funds, primarily serving residents of Maricopa County with a focus on Native American communities.
    • Substance Use Treatment Services
      Provides licensed substance use treatment services, supported by Substance Abuse Block Grant and Mental Health Block Grant funds, primarily for residents of Maricopa County and with over 50% of services directed to the Native American community.
    • Substance Use Treatment Services
      Provides licensed substance use treatment services, supported by Substance Abuse Block Grant and Mental Health Block Grant funds, primarily for residents of Maricopa County, with over 50% of behavioral health services directed towards the Native American community.
    • Substance Use Treatment Services
      Provides licensed substance use treatment services through the Arizona Department of Health Services, supported by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Block Grant funds, primarily serving residents of Maricopa County with a focus on the Native American community.
    • Substance Use Treatment Services
      Provides licensed substance use treatment services, supported by Substance Abuse Block Grant and Mental Health Block Grant funds, primarily for residents of Maricopa County, with over 50% of behavioral health services directed to the Native American community.
  • Facility and Donation Support Operations 4 activities
    • Donation and Volunteer Support Operations
      Operates donation centers and closets at Stepping Stone Place and other sites, receiving and organizing donated goods with volunteer support, and engages volunteers in meal preparation, property maintenance, and administrative tasks across housing and program locations.
    • Volunteer Coordination for Program Support
      Engages volunteers for various support activities including meal preparation and service for residents, property upkeep and maintenance at housing and program sites, administrative support, and sorting/organizing donated goods at its donation center and closets.
    • Volunteer Coordination for Property Maintenance
      Engages volunteers in property upkeep and maintenance at housing and program sites, including cleanup and on-site improvement projects.
    • Volunteer Coordination for Property Upkeep
      Engages volunteers in property upkeep and maintenance at housing and program sites, including cleanup and on-site improvement projects.
  • Integrated Primary and Behavioral Health Care 4 activities
    • Integrated Medical Clinic Services
      Operates an integrated medical clinic offering comprehensive health services including wellness checkups, diabetes care, nutrition planning, vaccinations, and infectious disease testing and referrals, along with health education.
    • Integrated Medical Clinic Services
      Operates an integrated medical clinic offering comprehensive health services, including wellness checkups, diabetes care, nutrition planning, vaccinations, and infectious disease testing and referrals, along with health education.
    • Integrated Medical and Mental Health Clinic
      Operates an integrated clinic offering comprehensive medical services—including wellness checkups, diabetes care, vaccinations, and infectious disease testing—and mental health services such as counseling, psychiatric consultation, medication management, and Medication Assisted Treatment, along with health and wellness education.
    • Integrated Medical and Mental Health Clinic
      Operates an integrated clinic offering comprehensive medical services—including wellness checkups, diabetes care, vaccinations, and infectious disease testing—and mental health services such as counseling, psychiatric consultation, medication management, and Medication Assisted Treatment, along with health and wellness education.
  • Mobile Health and Basic Needs Outreach 4 activities
    • Mobile Health Initiative
      Delivers healthcare services through the NAC Mobile Health Van, including free STI, blood pressure, and glucose testing, to residents and clients at locations such as Madison Park in Phoenix, AZ.
    • Mobile Health Initiative
      Operates a mobile health van that delivers healthcare services—including free STI, blood pressure, and glucose testing—to underserved communities and clients in Phoenix, such as at Madison Park, as part of outreach and community health efforts.
    • Mobile Health Services
      Operates a mobile health initiative and the NAC Mobile Health Van to provide healthcare services, including free STI, blood pressure, and glucose testing, to residents and clients of its health and housing programs, particularly at Madison Park in Phoenix.
    • Mobile Health Services
      Operates a mobile health initiative, the NAC Mobile Health Van, to provide healthcare services, including free STI, blood pressure, and glucose testing, to residents and clients of its health and housing programs, specifically at Madison Park in Phoenix.
  • Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 3 activities
    • Donation Management
      Operates a donation center and closets at Stepping Stone Place in Phoenix, AZ, supported by volunteers who sort, organize, and store donated goods, and facilitates community-led donation drives for high-need items.
    • Donation Management and Distribution
      Operates a donation center and closets, supported by volunteers who sort, organize, and store donated goods, and facilitates community-led donation drives for high-need items to support individuals accessing services.
    • Donation and Volunteer Support Operations
      Operates donation centers and closets at Stepping Stone Place and other sites, receiving donated goods and utilizing volunteers to sort, organize, and distribute items, while also engaging volunteers in meal preparation, property maintenance, and administrative support.
  • Permanent Affordable Housing Development 2 activities
    • Affordable and Supportive Housing
      Develops, owns, and manages over 1,000 units of income-based and affordable housing, supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, and emergency shelter services across 24 sites in Phoenix.
    • Affordable and Supportive Housing
      Develops, owns, and manages over 1,000 units of income-based and affordable housing, supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, and emergency shelter services across 24 sites in Phoenix.
  • Outpatient Behavioral Health Services 2 activities
    • Mental Health Services
      Provides comprehensive mental health services, wellness resources, and mental health education through an integrated clinic, including assessments, case management, individual counseling, psychoeducation, psychiatric consultation, medication management, and Medication Assisted Treatment.
    • Mental Health Services
      Provides comprehensive mental health services, wellness resources, and mental health education through an integrated clinic, including assessments, case management, individual counseling, psychoeducation, psychiatric consultation, medication management, and Medication Assisted Treatment.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 2 activities
    • Volunteer Coordination for Administrative Support
      Utilizes volunteers to provide administrative support including filing, phone assistance, and light data entry at organizational sites.
    • Volunteer Coordination for Administrative Support
      Utilizes volunteers to provide administrative support, including filing, phone assistance, and light data entry, at organizational sites.
  • Communal Meal Preparation and Service 2 activities
    • Volunteer Coordination for Meal Services
      Organizes meal preparation and service for residents through volunteer-coordinated breakfast and dinner shifts, including options for sponsored or homemade meals.
    • Volunteer Coordination for Meal Services
      Organizes meal preparation and service for residents through volunteer-coordinated breakfast and dinner shifts, offering options for sponsored or homemade meals.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Community Donation Drives
      Facilitates community-led donation drives to collect high-need items, supporting individuals accessing the organization's services.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Affordable and Supportive Housing
      Develops, owns, and manages over 1,000 units of income-based, affordable, supportive, and emergency shelter housing across 24 sites in Phoenix, AZ, serving individuals and families, including youth experiencing homelessness.
    • Affordable and Supportive Housing Management
      Develops, owns, and manages over 1,000 units of income-based, affordable, supportive, and emergency shelter housing across 24 sites in Phoenix, serving individuals and youth experiencing homelessness and those in need of stable housing.
    • Community Outreach and Engagement Events
      Hosts community events such as Spring into Action and youth PIT count BBQs at locations like Patina Mountain Preserve, HomeBase Surprise, and HomeBase Central to connect individuals—especially youth experiencing homelessness—with resources for job training, family planning, and treatment services.
    • Community Outreach and Engagement Events
      Hosts community events such as Spring into Action and youth PIT count BBQs at locations including Patina Mountain Preserve, HomeBase Surprise, and HomeBase Central to connect individuals with resources for job training, family planning, treatment services, and support for youth experiencing homelessness.
    • Community Resource Events
      Hosts community events such as "Spring into Action" at Patina Mountain Preserve to connect individuals with resources for job training, family planning, and treatment services, and community BBQs at HomeBase Surprise and HomeBase Central to support youth experiencing homelessness during the annual youth PIT count.
    • Community Resource Events
      Hosts events like "Spring into Action" at Patina Mountain Preserve to connect individuals with resources for job training, family planning, and treatment services, and community BBQs at HomeBase Surprise and HomeBase Central to support youth experiencing homelessness as part of the annual youth PIT count.
    • Community Resource Events
      Hosts community events like "Spring into Action" at Patina Mountain Preserve to connect individuals with resources for job training, family planning, and treatment services, and community BBQs at HomeBase Surprise and HomeBase Central to support youth experiencing homelessness during the annual youth PIT count.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$29.20M
Contributions & grants$15.21M52%
Program service revenue$11.22M38%
Investment income$195K1%
Other revenue$2.58M
expenses
Total expenses$19.47M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$7.10M
Grants paid out$4.54M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$79.82M
Cash$19.64M
Investments$5.97M
Liabilities$23.60M
Net assets$56.22M
Liquid reserves15.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +31.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOEY KEEPER REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DIR. 40 $271K
DIANA YAZZIE-DEVINE PRESIDENT/CEO 39 $261K
SEAN SHABESTARI CFO 40 $153K
board members · 9
  • BRIAN GREATHOUSE — DIRECTOR
  • CHERIE MCCABE MURRAY MD — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER SHARP — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • DANA SCHMIDT — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELLE HALE — SECRETARY
  • PAUL MOUNTAIN — TREASURER
  • ROXANN GALLAGHER — CHAIRMAN
  • STEVE GUNDERSEN — DIRECTOR
  • TIM BRUCKNER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 90

who they work with

  • 22 Tribal Communities Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • AHCCCS Government — Accepts AHCCCS as a health insurance plan for behavioral health services.
  • AHCCCS Government — State Medicaid agency that awards block grant funds used to support substance use treatment services.
  • AIHP - American Indian Health Plan Government — Accepts AIHP - American Indian Health Plan as a health insurance plan for behavioral health services.
  • ASU School of Social Work, Watts College, and College of Nursing Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • AZ Complete Health Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Area Agency on Aging Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Arizona Complete Health Government — Accepts Arizona Complete Health as a health insurance plan for behavioral health services.
  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Licensed the organization's substance use treatment services since 1978.
  • Arizona Department of Housing Government — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • Arizona Department of Veterans Services Government — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • Arizona Housing Coalition Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Arizona Housing Fund Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Arizona Public Service (APS) Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Arizona@work Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • Axiom Care Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • BHHHS Legacy Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Bank of America Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Banner Government — Accepts Banner as a health insurance plan for behavioral health services.
  • Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Bloomerang Partner — Platform used for volunteer sign-up and donation drive coordination.
  • Circle the City Partner — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • City of Phoenix Government — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • City of Surprise Government — Service partner collaborating with NAC to provide services to underserved populations.
  • Cooper’s Hawk Partner — Local restaurant and food service partner collaborating with NAC.
  • Costco Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Desert Financial Credit Union Funder — Funding partner supporting NAC programs.
  • Director of Human Resources Partner — Designated as Title VI Program Coordinator to oversee and implement FTA Title VI requirements.
  • Eddie V’s Partner — Local restaurant and food service partner collaborating with NAC.
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