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NATIVE PUBLIC MEDIA INC
FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 800672072 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE W50 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · nativepublicmedia.org
revenue
$560K
expenses
$597K
net assets
$890K
employees
5
volunteers
7
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, ENGAGED, INDEPENDENT NATIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH MEDIA ACCESS, CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP.

profile · synthesized from sources

Native Public Media advocates for Indigenous media access, storytelling, and ownership, supporting a network of Native radio and television stations across the United States. The organization provides technical, legal, and operational assistance to strengthen community-based broadcasting in tribal communities. It also engages in national and international policy advocacy to advance media equity and emergency communication systems for Indigenous peoples.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $55K
    POLICY PROGRAM - NPM ADVOCATES FOR PROGRESSIVE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE THE EXPANSION AND STRENGTHENING OF NATIVE PUBLIC MEDIA THROUGH MEDIUMS AND PLATFORMS THAT ARE TRULY COMMUNITY-BASED, LOCAL, AND DEMOCRATIC.POLICY CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS INHERENT TO ALL OF NPM'S WORK AND AIMS TO:1.) ASSIST TRIBES AND TRIBAL ENTITIES IN THE LICENSING OF BROADCAST FACILITIES.2.) SUPPORT TRIBAL COMMUNICATIONS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICIES THAT ADVANCE FUNDING, CONSULTATION, FELLOWSHIPS, INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Emergency Management Training (EMP)
Trains Native radio station staff in emergency preparedness and response to ensure continuity of operations during disasters.
Missing and Endangered Persons (MEP) Emergency Alert Code Initiative
Advocates for the inclusion of a dedicated emergency alert code in the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts to improve response to missing and endangered individuals in Tribal communities.
Native Broadcast System
Provides regulatory compliance, technical assistance, training, and operational development to 57 Native radio and 4 television stations across the U.S.
Policy Program
Engages in national and international media policy advocacy, including testimony before Congress and participation in FCC and ICANN proceedings to advance Native American and Indigenous voices in media and emergency alert systems.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Federal Policy Advocacy for Native Economic Development 2 activities
    • Advocacy in Media Policy for Indigenous Voices
      Advances Native American and indigenous representation in media policy through direct engagement with federal agencies, including testifying before Congress and submitting formal comments to the FCC on regulatory matters.
    • Advocacy in Media Policy for Indigenous Voices
      Advances Native American and indigenous representation in media policy through congressional testimony, formal filings with the FCC, and participation in federal consultations, including on the proposed Missing and Endangered Person (MEP) Emergency Alert Code.
  • Disaster Response Training for Personnel 2 activities
    • Emergency Management and Operational Resilience Training
      Provides emergency management training to Native radio station staff to ensure operational continuity during disasters, including preparation for snow and windstorms and facility-specific risk mitigation.
    • Emergency Management and Operational Resilience Training
      Provides emergency management training to Native radio station staff to ensure operational continuity during disasters, including preparation for snow and windstorms and safeguarding new facilities against disruptions.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Network Development and Support for Native Media Outlets
      Grew and supports a network of 58 Tribal radio stations and three television stations, providing ongoing programs in regulatory compliance, governance, technical assistance, training, policymaking, and operations development.
    • Network Development and Support for Native Media Stations
      Grew and supports a network of 58 Tribal radio stations and three television stations, providing ongoing programs in regulatory compliance, governance, technical assistance, training, policymaking, and operations development.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$560K
Contributions & grants$558K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$597K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$352K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$915K
Cash$629K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$890K
Liquid reserves12.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LORIS A TAYLOR PRESIDENT AND CEO 40 $94K
board members · 7
  • BARBARA POLEY — VICE CHAIR
  • BRIAN BRASHIER — MEMBER
  • DANAE WILSON — MEMBER
  • EDYAEL CASAPERALTA — SECRETARY
  • GERAD GODFREY — TREASURER
  • JOAQLIN ESTUS — MEMBER
  • ROANNE ROBINSON-SHADDOX — CHAIR
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting Government — Provides compliance guidance to Native stations in coordination with CPB regulations.
  • FCC Office of Native Affairs and Policy Partner — Engaged in Tribal consultation sessions and rulemaking processes related to the MEP Emergency Alert Code.
  • Federal Communications Commission Government — Provides compliance guidance to Native stations in coordination with FCC regulations.
  • Federal Communications Commission Partner — Collaborates with the FCC on policy initiatives including the Missing and Endangered Person (MEP) Emergency Alert Code.
  • International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Network — Only Native American entity member of ICANN working to advance indigenous voices globally.
  • KABU Radio Partner — Partner organization receiving emergency management training from Native Public Media.
  • KDKO Radio Partner — Partner organization receiving emergency management training in their new facility.