TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITIES AND ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THEM THROUGH (1) DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS, (2) SERVING AS A MEETING GROUND FOR PEOPLE AND IDEAS THAT SUPPORT TRIBAL PERSPECTIVES, (3) EVALUATION AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROJECTS DEALING WITH AMERICAN INDIANS AND INDIAN COMMUNITIES AND (4) TRAINING FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Below 10th percentile | $14k $15k |
Vice President Below 10th percentile | $876 $942 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held steady
from 2023
From $14k in 2023 to $14k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 86%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES received $13,800 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES falls in the bottom 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CENTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN RESEARCH & NATIVE STUDIES reported $69k in total revenue and $98k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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