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Native American Advancement Foundation Inc

To deliver academic and health and wellness programs throughout the tohono o'odham nation.

Human Services Tucson, AZ EIN: 452725155 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Native American Advancement Foundation Inc

The Native American Advancement Foundation was formed to assist and promote research based, community driven, sustainable development throughout the Tohono O'odham Reservation located in Arizona. Through our efforts, we are strengthening Native American communities by supporting, promoting, and providing programs in the areas of education, health and wellness, and opening economic opportunities on the Reservation.

Founded
Headquarters
Tucson, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2011

Mission

To deliver academic and health and wellness programs throughout the tohono o'odham nation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.72%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Native American Advancement Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Native American Advancement Foundation Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Tucson, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 452725155. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Native American Advancement Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452725155. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Native American Advancement Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Native American Advancement Foundation Inc is located in Tucson, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Native American Advancement Foundation Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Native American Advancement Foundation Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Native American Advancement Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Native American Advancement Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Native American Advancement Foundation was formed to assist and promote research based, community driven, sustainable development throughout the Tohono O'odham Reservation located in Arizona. Through our efforts, we are strengthening Native American communities by supporting, promoting, and providing programs in the areas of education, health and wellness, and opening economic opportunities on the Reservation. Native American Advancement Foundation Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Native American Advancement Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Native American Advancement Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452725155, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
24

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SU
Susan W••••••
President

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
This little slice of N.J. has become a haven for Native Americans battling for Indigenous rights - NJ.com
Oct 2024
www.nj.com
A Native American sanctuary in Salem County gets green light to operate as a worship site, but only after ‘interrogation
Jun 2024
whyy.org
Despite being sacred ground, Quinton Township says Native American sanctuary needs a new permit to worship - WHYY
Jan 2024
whyy.org
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Native American group reclaims land in South Jersey previously owned by ancestors - CBS News
Nov 2023
www.cbsnews.com
How the University is becoming the 'leading institution' serving Native Americans - University of Arizona News
Oct 2023
news.arizona.edu
Salem County land transferred to Native American control - NJ Spotlight News
Sep 2023
www.njspotlightnews.org
South Jersey land once inhabited by tribe is returned to Native American group - NJ.com
Aug 2023
www.nj.com
UA planning new on-campus home for Native American community - The Daily Wildcat
Jan 2023
wildcat.arizona.edu
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Tribal and university leaders discuss advancing Native American health - University of Arizona News
Nov 2022
news.arizona.edu
UArizona celebrates tribal communities and students during Native American Heritage Month - University of Arizona News
Nov 2022
news.arizona.edu
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 27 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Native American Advancement Foundation Inc

What is Native American Advancement Foundation Inc?
Native American Advancement Foundation Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tucson, United States. The Native American Advancement Foundation was formed to assist and promote research based, community driven, sustainable development throughout the Tohono O'odham Reservation located in Arizona. Through our efforts, we are strengthening Native American communities by supporting, promoting, and providing programs in the areas of education, health and wellness, and opening economic opportunities on the Reservation.
When was Native American Advancement Foundation Inc founded?
Native American Advancement Foundation Inc was founded in 2011.
Who leads Native American Advancement Foundation Inc?
Susan Warmack serves as President.
Where is Native American Advancement Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, United States.
What is Native American Advancement Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Native American Advancement Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Native American Advancement Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Native American Advancement Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 452725155.
What is Native American Advancement Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.naafnow.org