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 primary $55KPOLICY 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
what they do
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy in Media Policy for Indigenous Voices Indigenous Economic Development SupportAdvances 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.
capacity building · 2
- Emergency Management and Operational Resilience Training Disaster Response Volunteer TrainingProvides 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.
- Network Development and Support for Native Media Outlets Christian Radio Broadcasting and Station DevelopmentGrew 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.
strategies · 4
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Capacity building for the Native media system Native media system capacity building unique to this orgEnhances the sustainability and reach of Indigenous media by strengthening institutional capacity across the Native Broadcast System, ensuring underrepresented voices are included and empowered in media production and distribution.
- Centralized support for community-based Native media centralized support for community-based media unique to this orgStrengthens Indigenous broadcast systems by providing centralized resources and coordinated services—such as licensing, legal support, compliance, operations, leadership training, and policy advocacy—to locally owned and operated media entities, enabling sustainable and effective community communication.
- Media as a tool for Indigenous self-determination media for self-determination unique to this orgAdvances Indigenous sovereignty by expanding access to media infrastructure, supporting Indigenous storytelling, and promoting ownership of media platforms, ensuring communities control their narratives and information ecosystems.
- Proactive policy advocacy for Native inclusion in media governance policy advocacy through analysis and representation unique to this orgShapes national and international media policy through analysis, representation, and education to secure meaningful Native American participation in media decision-making and integrates Native issues into broader media reform agendas.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
the money
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
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.