EIN 74-2630318

Great Promise for American Indians

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
State
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Great Promise for American Indians strives to preserve the traditions and cultures of American Indians. At their annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival, indigenous peoples from all over the United States participate while audiences come from nearly every state in the union. They also present educational programs through Red Voices in schools and communities, covering the history and cultures of various nations of American Indians in public and charter schools grades pre-k through 12, as well as assisting with public university programs.
Total revenues
$191,217
2022
Total expenses
$192,691
2022
Total assets
$148,809
2022
Num. employees
2
2019

Program areas at Great Promise for American Indians

Austin powwow and American indian heritage festival is an annual event held each autumn. Many indigenous peoples come from all parts of the us to participate. Audiences come from nearly every state in the union. There is an educational presentation in the am. Artists exhibits represent all nations and groups from each of the areas of north america. Native crafts are available for viewing and sampling. To be an exhibitor, all artists must follow the American indian arts and crafts act. Drum groups, singers and dancers perform and encourage visitors and audiences to join in.
Texas amerian indan heritage day is a recently declared honor day for American incians once/or currently living in Texas. Great Promise for American Indians partners with the bullock Texas state history museum to bring special programming to the hundreds of visitors on the last friday of september. The story of how American Indians lived, died and were driven from this territory is explored.
Red voices in schools and communities the history and cultures of the many nations of American Indians are presented to students in public and charter schools, grades pre-k through 12. The organization also assists with presenting programs in public universities. Members collaborate with native and indigenous studies departments. In addition to the above, programs are taken into community centers and libraries so that learners of all ages may benefit.
Consultation on Handling of museum artifacts

Who funds Great Promise for American Indians

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Long CenterPromote Cultural Experiences and Destinations That Attract Austin-Based Tourism$75,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$155

Personnel at Great Promise for American Indians

NameTitleCompensation
Robert Bass0$40
Leanndra BlassingamePrograms Director$12
Chebon TigerChairdirector$0
Ellen SuttonSecretarydirector$0
Chelsey TigerDirector$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Great Promise for American Indians

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$84,375
Program services$106,842
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$191,217

Form 990s for Great Promise for American Indians

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-15990EZView PDF
2021-122023-10-14990EZView PDF
2019-122021-06-03990View PDF
2018-122019-08-08990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
December 5, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
December 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from BBB Serving the Heart of Texas
April 5, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3710 Cedar St Ste 19
Austin, TX 78705
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
austinpowwow.net/great-promise-for-native-americans/ 
IRS details
EIN
74-2630318
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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