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Tahoma Indian Center

We are a full indigenous-led organization that creates a meaningful pathway to serve up to 700 indigenous relatives, mostly unhoused, each month.

Arts & Culture Tacoma, WA EIN 873327859 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Tahoma Indian Center

Ourmissionisto­upholdthespiri­tualpotentialo­fourNativePeop­lessothatwemay­realizegreater­healing,opport­unityandself-d­eterminationfo­rindividuals,f­amiliesandcomm­unities. Thisspaceisapl­aceforhealinga­ndconnection.I­tisaboutmeetin­gourrelativesw­heretheyareat,­andsupportingp­eopleincreatin­gtheirownheali­ng.Theclinicis­createdbyindig­enouspeoplefor­indigenouspeop­le,andsupporte­dandstaffedbya­communityofbip­ochealerswhovo­lunteerweeklyt­oservetheirrel­atives. Weareaspacefor­communitygathe­ringsandcultur­alprogramminga­sfundingcomesi­nforcultureand­events.meal,ma­il,laundryserv­icesareprovide­d.

Founded
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

We are a full indigenous-led organization that creates a meaningful pathway to serve up to 700 indigenous relatives, mostly unhoused, each month.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.59%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.85
Program expenses$0.85 ($473,979)
85% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tahoma Indian Center is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Tacoma, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 873327859. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $680K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Tahoma Indian Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Tahoma Indian Center is located in Tacoma, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tahoma Indian Center has $680K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tahoma Indian Center is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $680K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Tahoma Indian 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.

Tahoma Indian Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 85% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

OurmissionistoupholdthespiritualpotentialofourNativePeoplessothatwemayrealizegreaterhealing,opportunityandself-determinationforindividuals,familiesandcommunities. Thisspaceisaplaceforhealingandconnection.Itisaboutmeetingourrelativeswheretheyareat,andsupportingpeopleincreatingtheirownhealing.Thecliniciscreatedbyindigenouspeopleforindigenouspeople,andsupportedandstaffedbyacommunityofbipochealerswhovolunteerweeklytoservetheirrelatives. Weareaspaceforcommunitygatheringsandculturalprogrammingasfundingcomesinforcultureandevents.meal,mail,laundryservicesareprovided. Tahoma Indian Center is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Tahoma Indian Center's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $680K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Tahoma Indian Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tahoma Indian Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 873327859, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

CO
Colette August
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CO
Colette A•••••
Executive Director
JE
Jeffrey T•••••
President
JO
John H•••••••
Member
ME
Melissa M••••
Member
NA
Natalie A•••••••
Accountant
PA
Patricia C••••• O••••
Treasurer
SH
Sharon G•••••••
Member
TA
Tamar B•••• E•
Accounting Admin
TO
Toby S J•••••
Secretary
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
John T. Williams killing 15 years later: Brother says federal oversight should remain in place - KING5.com
Aug 2025
www.king5.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Christmas meals handed out by passionate members of Tacoma community groups - KING5.com
Dec 2024
www.king5.com
It’s time to get R.E.A.L about the overdose crisis. - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Aug 2024
tpchd.org
Protecting our youth with facts about fentanyl - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Feb 2024
tpchd.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
The Furrow: Community Health - John Deere
Mar 2023
www.deere.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
John Whitright Obituary (1941 - 2020) - Tacoma, WA - News Tribune (Tacoma) - Legacy obituary
Oct 2020
www.legacy.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Tahoma Indian Center This page 93 $679,576 85%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Tahoma Indian Center

What is Tahoma Indian Center?
Tahoma Indian Center is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tacoma, United States. OurmissionistoupholdthespiritualpotentialofourNativePeoplessothatwemayrealizegreaterhealing,opportunityandself-determinationforindividuals,familiesandcommunities. Thisspaceisaplaceforhealingandconnection.Itisaboutmeetingourrelativeswheretheyareat,andsupportingpeopleincreatingtheirownhealing.Thecliniciscreatedbyindigenouspeopleforindigenouspeople,andsupportedandstaffedbyacommunityofbipochealerswhovolunteerweeklytoservetheirrelatives. Weareaspaceforcommunitygatheringsandculturalprogrammingasfundingcomesinforcultureandevents.meal,mail,laundryservicesareprovided.
When was Tahoma Indian Center founded?
Tahoma Indian Center was founded in 2021.
Who leads Tahoma Indian Center?
Colette August serves as Executive Director.
Where is Tahoma Indian Center located?
Headquartered in Tacoma, United States.
What is Tahoma Indian Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Tahoma Indian Center trustworthy?
Tahoma Indian Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Tahoma Indian Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 873327859.
What is Tahoma Indian Center's website?
https://www.tahomaindiancenter.org