Native American Youth and Family Center
Naya works to enrich the lives of native american youth and families in the portland metropolitan area through education, community involvement, and culturally specific programing.
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The Native American Youth and Family Center welcomes our region's 90,000 Native people, and everyone who supports our self-determination and success.
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Mission
Naya works to enrich the lives of native american youth and families in the portland metropolitan area through education, community involvement, and culturally specific programing.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Native American Youth and Family Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 92% of the 53,450 youth development 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNative American Youth and Family Center is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 931141536. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $19M in annual revenue. 76 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Native American Youth and Family Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931141536. 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 Youth and Family Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Native American Youth and Family Center is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Native American Youth and Family Center has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Native American Youth and Family Center is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 76 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Native American Youth and Family Center. 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 Youth and Family Center 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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 Youth and Family Center welcomes our region's 90,000 Native people, and everyone who supports our self-determination and success. Native American Youth and Family Center is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Native American Youth and Family Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Native American Youth and Family Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931141536, 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Native American Youth and Family Center celebrates 50 years in Portland - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Native American Youth and Family Center breaks ground on new affordable housing units - KPTV
Paddle to Nisqually: A Native American cultural resurgence - Street Roots
Indigenous Experience NW shares Native American culture with greater public - OregonLive.com
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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 - 76 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 76 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1994
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Native American Youth and Family Center
- What is Native American Youth and Family Center?
- Native American Youth and Family Center is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. The Native American Youth and Family Center welcomes our region's 90,000 Native people, and everyone who supports our self-determination and success.
- When was Native American Youth and Family Center founded?
- Native American Youth and Family Center was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Native American Youth and Family Center?
- Oscar Arana serves as Interim CEO.
- Where is Native American Youth and Family Center located?
- Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
- What is Native American Youth and Family Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Native American Youth and Family Center trustworthy?
- Native American Youth and Family Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Youth and Family Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 931141536.
- What is Native American Youth and Family Center's website?
- http://www.nayapdx.org