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AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSEINC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 237088777 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P840 · Human Services · Medium ($1M-$10M) · aich.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$1.4M
net assets
$1.6M
employees
8
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSE (AICH) IS TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY AND TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF AMERICAN INDIANS CULTURES IN AN URBAN SETTING IN ORDER TO CULTIVATE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT.

profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based nonprofit founded in 1969 to support the well-being of Native Americans in New York City and increase visibility of their cultures in an urban setting. Provides arts residencies, educational scholarships, youth programs, and cultural events to foster community, awareness, and intercultural understanding. Serves Native American and Indigenous populations across NYC with a focus on youth, artists, and students.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $280K
    GRANTS TO INDIVIDUIALS AND OTHER ENTITIES WHOSE MISSION PROMOTES THE WELL BEING OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY AND INCREASES THE WELL BEING OF AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE IN ORDER TO CULTIVATE AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

American Indian Community House Scholarship
Annual $2,000 scholarship awarded to two NYC-based Native students pursuing higher education, trade schools, or certificate programs, including professional headshots and recognition at a student gathering
Artists Residency on Governors Island
Seasonal residency program from May to October offering space for Native artists to create and present works in progress through exhibitions, performances, and cultural programs on Governors Island
Youth and Education Council
Program providing Native youth in NYC with college preparation, cultural workshops, career panels, back-to-school events, and community-building opportunities through monthly meetings and social gatherings
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Fund organizations and individuals to support Native American well-being and cultural awareness
      Funds individuals and organizations whose work promotes the well-being of the American Indian community and increases awareness and understanding of American Indian cultures.
  • Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
    • Operate Artists Residency program on Governors Island
      Hosts Native American artists in residence from May to October each year on Governors Island, providing a public space where visitors can meet artists and view works in progress on weekends during the season.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operate youth and education programs for Native American youth
      Runs the AICH Youth and Education Council, cultural workshops, career panels, back-to-school events, and monthly meetings focused on skill development, college preparation, and community building for Native and Indigenous youth in NYC.
  • Indigenous and Diaspora Cultural Preservation 1 activity
    • Organize cultural events and public awareness initiatives
      Produces events such as Native American Heritage Month video projects, conferences, and symposiums to celebrate Native cultures, honor elders, and raise awareness on issues like HIV/AIDS within the Native American community.
  • Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide direct services to Native Americans in New York City
      Offers a range of services tailored to the needs of Native Americans residing in New York City, including cultural, educational, and community support programs.
  • Community Health Equity Initiatives 1 activity
    • Support health, wellness, and community outreach programs
      Implements health and wellness initiatives for the American Indian community in the NY tri-state area, including a lacrosse youth camp, and conducts outreach to marginalized communities to improve participation in civic processes such as the 2020 Census.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Award scholarships to Native American students
      Awards an annual one-time $2,000 scholarship to two NYC-based Native American students pursuing higher education, including support for expenses not covered by their institutions, and provides professional headshots and public recognition at the Fall Native College Student Gathering.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.23M
Contributions & grants$1.17M95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$66K5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.39M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$563K
Grants paid out$280K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash$1.66M
Investments$0
Liabilities$144K
Net assets$1.56M
Liquid reserves14.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -18.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • BETTY LYONS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GEORGE STONEFISH — BOARD MEMBER
  • RENEE HUNTER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • American Indian Community House of New York City Partner — Collaborates on a video project to celebrate Native American Heritage Month and honor elders.
  • Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute Partner — Employed scholarship recipient Alyssa Mosley as a Storytelling Consultant to support communications and programs.
  • Delaware Tribe of Indians Partner — Certified artist Joseph Fambrini is a member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, and AICH hosts him in their artist residency program.
  • Facebook Partner — Followed for communication and outreach
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform for public engagement and communication.
  • Gramercy Green Research Collective Partner — Provided space and collected clothing donations for scholarship recipient Alyssa Mosley’s collaborative art project at NYU.
  • Instagram Partner — Followed for communication and outreach
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram as a platform for public engagement and communication.
  • La MaMa Theatre Partner — Co-presented the production "The Wailing" with Safe Harbors NYC and scholarship recipient Alyssa Mosley.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Source of enrollment data used to understand Native and Indigenous student population in NYC public schools.
  • New York University Partner — NYU undergraduate students collaborated with scholarship recipient Alyssa Mosley on a dormitory art installation using donated clothing.
  • Safe Harbors NYC Partner — Collaborated on the production "The Wailing" with scholarship recipient Alyssa Mosley.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cultural Revitalization Through Land and Art
    methodology: cultural_revitalization
    By reconnecting Indigenous cultural practices with ancestral lands and supporting community-based artist residencies, the organization strengthens cultural identity and community resilience because experiential reconnection to land and art fosters intergenerational healing and visibility.
  • Culturally Grounded Community Well-Being
    methodology: culturally_grounded
    By delivering services and programming that are culturally specific and rooted in Indigenous traditions, the organization improves Native American well-being in urban settings because cultural relevance increases trust, engagement, and effectiveness of support.
  • Youth Development Through Cultural Engagement
    methodology: community_based_youth_development
    By integrating cultural workshops and community gatherings with college and career readiness support, the organization fosters youth resilience and educational persistence because culturally affirming environments increase belonging and long-term engagement.