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NATIVE AMERICAN FATHERHOOD
MESA, AZ · EIN 562327781 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P40 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.nativeamericanfathers.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$998K
net assets
$236K
employees
10
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE HEALTHY FAMILIES AND TEACH NATIVE AMERICAN FATHERS PARENTING SKILLS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Native American Fatherhood & Families Association (NAFFA) is a nonprofit organization based in Arizona that focuses on strengthening families through responsible fatherhood and motherhood programs. Established in 2002, NAFFA serves Native American communities across North America, providing unique curricula aimed at fostering leadership roles among parents to promote healthy family dynamics.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©
A 14-session program providing resources for families facing domestic violence and abuse.
Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®
Foundational curriculum designed to promote responsible parenting and strengthen family bonds.
Linking Generations by Strengthening Relationships®
A 14-session program that assists families in enhancing their capacity to promote strong, healthy relationships.
Suicide Prevention©
A program aimed at raising awareness and providing strategies to combat suicide within families.
Transforming Tomorrow's Youth Program
A training program for youth aged 12-24 to help them realize their potential through a structured curriculum.
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Domestic Violence Offender Education 6 activities
    • Curriculum Development and Delivery
      Offers four signature curricula: Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®, Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©, and Suicide Prevention©. This includes a 14-session program specifically designed to provide resources for families and communities dealing with domestic violence and abuse.
    • Curriculum Development and Delivery
      Offers four signature curricula: Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®, Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©, and Suicide Prevention©. Specifically, it created "Addressing Family Violence and Abuse," a 14-session program providing resources for families and communities dealing with domestic violence and abuse.
    • Deliver family relationship and healing programs
      Offers four signature curricula: Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®, Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©, and Suicide Prevention©. These include structured programs such as a 14-session curriculum for families to build healthy relationships and address abuse.
    • Family Relationship and Violence Prevention Programs
      Offers signature curricula including Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®, Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©, and Suicide Prevention©. Specifically, it created "Addressing Family Violence and Abuse," a 14-session program providing resources for families and communities dealing with domestic violence and abuse, and has helped approximately 60,000 fathers and mothers.
    • Family Relationship and Violence Prevention Programs
      Offers signature curricula including Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®, Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©, and Suicide Prevention©. Specifically, it created "Addressing Family Violence and Abuse," a 14-session program providing resources for families and communities dealing with domestic violence and abuse, and has helped approximately 60,000 fathers and mothers.
    • Family Violence and Abuse Program
      Created and offers "Addressing Family Violence and Abuse," a 14-session program designed to provide resources for families and communities dealing with domestic violence and abuse.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 4 activities
    • Community Events and Networking
      Hosts multiple events, including an annual Community Networking Breakfast, with planned events in 2026 in locations such as Honolulu, HI, Mesa, AZ, and Sacramento, CA, some offering virtual attendance.
    • Community Networking Events
      Hosts community networking events, such as the 7th Annual Community Networking Breakfast, and plans multiple events in 2026 across various locations including Honolulu, HI, Mesa, AZ, and Sacramento, CA, with some offering virtual attendance options.
    • Community Networking Events
      Hosts community networking events, such as the 7th Annual Community Networking Breakfast, and plans multiple events in 2026 across various locations including Honolulu, HI, Mesa, AZ, and Sacramento, CA, with some offering virtual attendance options.
    • Host community engagement events
      Hosts annual and regional events such as the Community Networking Breakfast and multi-location gatherings in cities including Honolulu, HI, Mesa, AZ, and Sacramento, CA, with some events offering virtual attendance options.
  • Youth Leadership & Counselor Training Camps 4 activities
    • Deliver youth development program
      Provides a 13-session program designed to support youth aged 12 to 24 in realizing their potential. The program is implemented by trained facilitators.
    • Youth Development Program
      Provides a 13-session program designed to support youth aged 12 to 24 in realizing their potential.
    • Youth Development Program
      Provides a 13-session program designed to support youth aged 12 to 24 in realizing their potential.
    • Youth Development Program
      Provides a 13-session program designed to support youth aged 12 to 24 in realizing their potential.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 3 activities
    • Facilitator Recertification
      Provides online recertification training for existing facilitators through a Learning Management System (LMS).
    • Offer online recertification for facilitators
      Provides recertification training for existing facilitators through an online Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring continued program fidelity and facilitator readiness.
    • Recertification Training for Facilitators
      Provides online recertification training for existing facilitators through a Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Member Networking & Communication Services 1 activity
    • Community Networking and Events
      Hosts community networking breakfasts and multiple events in various locations, some with virtual attendance options, to engage with the community.
  • Family Support and Resource Referral Services 1 activity
    • Direct service impact (scale)
      Has directly served approximately 60,000 fathers and mothers through its programs since inception.
  • Parenting Education and Skill-Building Programs 1 activity
    • Provide family program implementation training
      Provides training to organizations and individuals to implement a 14-session program that helps fathers, mothers, and families build strong, healthy, and positive relationships.
  • Uncategorized 9 activities
    • Community Networking Events
      Hosts annual community networking breakfasts and multiple events in various locations, some with virtual attendance options, to foster connections and engagement.
    • Facilitator Certification Training
      Offers a 3-day intensive certification training program in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities for agencies and individuals, and for individuals to become facilitators of a 13-session youth development curriculum. The organization also provides training to implement a 14-session program focused on building strong family relationships.
    • Facilitator Certification Training
      Offers 3-day intensive certification training programs for agencies and individuals in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities and for facilitating a 13-session youth development curriculum. The organization also provides training to implement a 14-session program focused on building strong family relationships.
    • Facilitator Training and Certification
      Offers 3-day intensive certification training programs for individuals and agencies in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities and a 13-session youth development curriculum. The organization also provides training to implement a 14-session program focused on building strong family relationships and offers online recertification for existing facilitators.
    • Facilitator Training and Certification
      Offers 3-day intensive certification training programs for individuals and agencies in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities and a 13-session youth development curriculum. The organization also provides training to implement a 14-session program focused on building strong family relationships and offers online recertification for existing facilitators, having trained over 2,500 facilitators.
    • Facilitator Training and Certification
      Offers 3-day intensive certification training programs for individuals and agencies in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities and a 13-session youth development curriculum. The organization also provides training to implement a 14-session program focused on building strong family relationships and offers online recertification for existing facilitators, having trained over 2,500 facilitators.
    • Facilitator training program (scale)
      Has trained over 2,500 facilitators in its various certification programs, supporting national scale of program delivery.
    • Train facilitators in family wellness and re-entry modalities
      Offers a 3-day intensive certification training program in Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities for agencies and individuals, equipping them to deliver evidence-informed programming.
    • Train facilitators in youth development curriculum
      Offers a 3-day certification training program for individuals to become certified facilitators of a 13-session youth development program.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.17M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.11M94%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$998K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$394K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$827K
Cash$91K
Investments$0
Liabilities$591K
Net assets$236K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +6.2%
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Restaurant Association Partner — A representative from the Arizona Restaurant Association serves on the board of directors.
  • Courtyard Phoenix Mesa Partner — Host hotel offering shuttle service for participants attending in-person training in Mesa, AZ.
  • Courtyard Phoenix Mesa Partner — Host hotel offering shuttle service for participants attending in-person training.
  • Courtyard Phoenix Mesa Partner — Host hotel offering shuttle service for participants of the Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities training.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites - Mesa Partner — Host hotel for participants attending in-person training in Mesa, AZ.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites - Mesa Partner — Host hotel for participants attending in-person training.
  • Holiday Inn & Suites - Mesa Partner — Host hotel for participants of the Re-Entry/Recovery Wellness Modalities training.
  • Jellison and Robens Partner — An attorney from Jellison and Robens serves on the board of directors.
  • Peoria Police Department Partner — Chief of Police of Peoria serves on the board of directors.
  • Salt River Pima Maricopa Prosecutor Partner — A prosecutor from Salt River Pima Maricopa specializing in Domestic Violence serves on the board of directors.
  • United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — Holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
  • Warrior Heart Recovery NAT-SU Healthcare Partner — The Clinical Director of Warrior Heart Recovery NAT-SU Healthcare serves on the board of directors.