American Indian Graduate Center

Annual Report 2015 (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015)

Table of Contents

1 Overview

2 About AIGC

3 Scholarships & Fellowships

8 2015 Annual Reception

12 2015 Board of Directors

13 Donors & Advertisers

15 AIGC Financials, FY 2015

17 Ways to Give

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Here at American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC), we get to share in many “first” celebrations. A woman becomes the first in her tribe to achieve a

dental degree. A young man becomes the first in his family to attend college and graduate. The first doctor in the tribe. The first college professor. The first school superintendant. The list goes on and on.

We recognize the importance of these “firsts” because they lay a foundation for seconds, thirds, fourths and generations of educational achievement in American Indian and Alaska Native communities nationwide.

The U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics’ report, “Projections of Education Statistics to 2021” projects that total enrollment in post-secondary degree-granting institutions is expected to increase 15 percent to 24 million enrolled students between fall 2010 and fall 2021. Enrollment of men in post-secondary degree granting institutions is projected to increase 10 percent during this time, as compared to an increase of 18 percent among women in the same decade.

As AIGC celebrates its 46th year in operation in 2015, we acknowledge our obligation to Indian Country and its emerging students in higher education to meet this growing student enrollment with scholarships and support services.

We aim to continually improve our services and help our students meet challenges of those “firsts,” with the help of AIGC’s network of students, alumni and programs.

AIGC sees the students behind the “firsts” and celebrates the legacies that follow them. Our students embrace their education pathways, experience some revelations during the journey and emerge to make their own contributions to strengthen Indian Country.

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&Overview

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AIGC is the oldest and largest national provider of scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in all fields of study.

Established in 1969, the AIGC mission is to build, promote and honor self-sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native communities through education and leadership.

The year 2015 marked our 46th year providing financial support and services to American Indian and Alaska Native students in higher education. That’s nearly five decades providing more than 16,000 scholarships totaling in excess of $50 million.

On an annual basis, AIGC awards approximately 400 scholarships averaging $3,500 each. Collectively, these scholarships tell a story of achievement and possibility among American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing advanced degrees in nearly every field of study—from medicine and education to accounting and American Indian law.

More than 90% of every contribution goes directly to student scholarships and services.

With a nationwide reach, AIGC provides scholarships and support services to American Indian and Alaska Native scholars in both graduate and undergraduate programs. Our current students and alumni represent tribes and nations located across the United States, comprising an ever-growing community of Native leaders in higher education.

AIGC is grateful for the support of so many throughout our 46 years of providing scholarships. The gradual growth of AIGC through the support of federal, private and individual programs and contributions has ensured a continued and dedicated service remains available to the aspiring and achieving students representing Indian Country. Collectively these efforts have benefited the thousands of students who receive scholarships and utilize the student services offered through AIGC.

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&AboutAIGC

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AIGC Graduate Fellowships. Fellowships are available for masters, doctoral and professional degree candidates in any field of study, at any U.S. accredited institution of higher education. The financial aid amount is typically between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year.

AIGC Loan for Service Program. Provides financial assistance in the form of loans to eligible American Indian and Alaska Natives seeking graduate and professional degrees. Loans are repaid at the rate of one year of qualified employment for one year of funding.

Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship Fund. Wells Fargo Bank created an endowment to provide graduate and undergraduate financial aid to students in the banking and financial service industry, tribal enterprise and hospitality fields.

REDW Native American Scholarship in Accounting. The annual scholarship program is open to both undergraduate and graduate American Indian and Alaska Native full-time students seeking an accounting degree. In 2015 AIGC provided over

$2.4 million in financial awards

to over 575 American Indian

and Alaska Native students.

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Accenture American Indian Scholarship FundDeveloped in 2006 by Accenture Corp. and AIGC, the scholarship supports undergraduate students for the full duration of their degree program. Accenture scholarships are awarded to students in the fields of Engineering, Computer Science, Business Operations and Management, Finance, Accounting and Marketing, who demonstrate Accenture’s corporate values of high performance and social responsibility.

John C. Rainer Fellowship. This prestigious award was created by family and friends of the late John C. Rainer, founder and first Director of the American Indian Graduate Center, and is given each year to two AIGC graduate fellows who honor Mr. Rainer’s leadership through high academic achievement and service to American Indian communities.

Jeanette Elmer Graduate Scholarship. Ms. Jeanette Elmer established this fund to provide graduate fellowships to students residing in Wisconsin, New Mexico and Arizona, with preference given to Library Science.

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Fellowships

AIGC thanks the San Manuel Band of

Mission Indians Tribe and the Chocktaw

Nation’s Scholarship Advisement Program

for ongoing scholarship support.

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AIGC has provided over 16,000

scholarships totaling over $50 million and

is the oldest and largest national provider

of scholarships for American Indian and

Alaska Native graduate students.

Endowed Funds for Graduate Programs:

Katrin Lamon Fund. For graduate students in Literature, Journalism, Communications or related fields.

Elizabeth Furber Fellowship. Fellowships for women studying Creative Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Crafts, Music, Performing, Dance, Literary Arts, Creative Writing and Poetry.

Ruth Muskrat Bronson Fellowship. Fellowships in Nursing and health-related fields.

Gerald Peet Fellowship. Fellowships in medical or health-related fields.

Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Fellowship. In honor of Grace Wall Barreda, fellowships for students seeking advanced degrees in Environmental Studies and Public Health.

Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce Memorial Scholarship. Established to honor the late Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce, awarded to Pueblo students enrolled in an accredited medical school.

Dr. George Blue Spruce Fellowship. Dr. George Blue Spruce created this fellowship to increase the number of American Indian dentists in the United States.

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Top 12 Tribal RepresentationNumber of students

Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana

Osage Tribe

Chickasaw Nation

Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe of the Cheyenne River Reservation

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Cherokee Nation

Navajo Nation

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota

Citizen Potawatomi Nation

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Michigan

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Celebrating 46 Years of Providing Scholarships

The 7th Annual American Indian Graduate Center Reception recognizes leaders in advancing Native American education through innovative and far-reaching initiatives.

Advocates, alumni of AIGC and supporters of the organization were honored at the annual event. Honorees included:

AMERIND Risk. AMERIND Risk provides property, liability and workers’ compensation insurance for tribes, tribal governments, businesses and individual coverage. In 2015 the company designated AIGC as the primary beneficiary of its annual golf tournament, which raised thousands of dollars to support scholarships and higher education services for American Indians nationwide.

Robert J. Miller. AIGC alumnus Robert Miller (Eastern Shawnee) has practiced and taught Indian Law and is active in tribal sovereignty issues with his tribe in Oklahoma and tribes in the northwest. His ongoing support of AIGC reflects his dedication to the causes of Indian people.

Left to right: AIGC Director Sam Deloria, Vice-Chairman of AMERIND Board of Directors Gary Joiner and CEO of AMERIND Risk Derek Valdo.

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Left to right: AIGC Director Sam Deloria, AIGC alumna and honoree Alicia Ortega and honoree Randall Willis.

Alicia Ortega. AIGC alumna Alicia Ortega (Pueblos of Santa Clara and Pojoaque) works for Minority Business Development Agency, an agency of the Department of Commerce that promotes the growth and global competitiveness of businesses owned and operated by minority entrepreneurs. Ms. Ortega, who specializes in Native American business, works to link American Indian-owned businesses with the capital, contracts and the markets they need to grow. She also generously donates her artwork to AIGC’s silent auction events.

Randall Willis. Randall Willis is a long-standing supporter and proponent of AIGC. His continued financial contributions to AIGC have made a tremendous impact on AIGC’s ability to reach and engage students seeking graduate degrees.

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Clockwise from top: AIGC volunteers Raquel Sarracino and Brittany Vallo, Cellist Randall Warren, AIGC silent auction items and AIGC alumna Marcella Gachupin.

The AIGC reception honors the distinguished people and organizations responsible for the advancement of American Indian higher education. AIGC and its network of supporters, alumni, donors and students recognize the contributions of those in the AIGC community, and the collective impact the contributions have on American Indian and Alaska Native higher education.

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The AIGC Reception is made possible with the help of our generous sponsors. We would like to express our gratitude to:

Amerind RiskConoco Phillips

Public Service Company of New MexicoSacred Wind Communications

Thank you to our silent auction donors:

Acme PlumbingAmerican Indian College Fund

AMERIND RiskArviso Educational Services

C. J. Bloedel Buffalo Thunder Resort

Cashmere Rouge SpaEllouise Originals

Paula GibsonRose Graham

Laguna Development CorpLDD Consulting, Inc.

Mary Monette/Joe Longie Nick & Jimmy’s

Linda NiezgodzkiAdan & Rebecca Ortega

Aleta Paisano-SauzoPoston & Associates, LLCRio Grande Travel Centers

Sandia Golf ClubTEMA Furniture

The Notah Begay III FoundationTowne Place Suites

Karla ValloMarveline Vallo Gabbard

Water Lady

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Michael E. BirdMember at LargeKewa and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblos

Rose Graham Secretary-Treasurer

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Stacy LeedsMember at LargeCherokee Nation

Joel FrankMember at Large

Seminole

Danna R. JacksonMember at Large

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

Grayson B. NoleyPresidentChoctaw

Melanie P. Fritzsche Vice PresidentLaguna Pueblo

Walter LamarMember at LargeBlackfeet, Wichita

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Individual Contributors

Ms. Peggy AckerbergMr. L. Brad AllenMr. Ethan Alyea, Jr.Ms. Jean AndrewsMr. Emil AnnunziatoMrs. Dolores ArchMr. Daryl AtchleyMs. Killi BaldeagleMs. Marlene BegayMr. Michael BegayeMs. Mary BelardoMs. Brenda BellongerMs. Erin BernandoMs. Amanda BernierDr. Donald BibeauMr. C.J. BloedelMr. Joseph BondarenkoMr. Loren BoodaMr. Joseph BridenMr. Preston BrownMs. Yvonne BrowneMs. Marlene BurgessMr. William Buss IIMr. William CanbyMr. Michael CardwellMr. Thomas CarlsonMs. Elke CheneveyMs. Elizabeth ChesickMs. Tamara ClayMs. Kathie CourtneyMr. Cameron CuchMs. Nedra DarlingDr. Galen DarroughMs. Hazel DeanDr. David DelahayMr. Philip DeloriaMs. Serena DenetsosieMs. Dee Ann DeRoinMs. Patricia DixonMr. Aaron DoddMs. Lucille Echohawk

Ms. Phyllis EddyMs. Gabriele EneaMr. Sam EnglishMs. Katie EthridgeMs. Deloris FergusonMs. Anna FischerMs. Christina FitzpatrickMr. Brian FosterMs. Carol FowlerDr. Blanche FridayMr. Timothy GarciaMs. Lara GerhardsonMs. Veronica GeronimoMs. Georgette GettelMs. Paula GibsonMs. Rose GrahamMr. Grant GrandoisMr. Greg GravesMs. Shannon GreeneMr. Paul GreenhawMs. Erin GriegoMs. Darlene HartMr. Jared HautamakiMs. Eleanor HebertMr. Anthony HitchcockMr. Charles HobbsMs. Ruth Lynn HooperMr. Charles HornettMr. Ivan HoytMs. Kelly HuddlestonDr. Dawn HutchinsonMr. Arlie JacobsMr. Matthew JaffeMr. Donald JensenMr. Theodore JojolaDr. Irvin JonesMs. Richele KellerDr. Bruce KlinekoleMs. Judy Korshak-SamuelsMs. Tene KremlingMr. Robert KrzywickiMs. Brandi KurtzMr. Michael LackeyMr. Tim LaFrance

Mr. Walter LamarMs. Lori LaurianoMs. Stacy LeedsMs. Patricia LenziMr. Ray Don LettsMr. Josh LucioMs. Ginny LudwinkowskiMr. Jay MacedoMs. Karen MackeyMs. Marilyn MalinaMr. Brad MallettMr. Andrew McCoyMs. Eldrena McMenamyMs. Patricia McNameeMs. Elizabeth MellorMr. Robert MillerMs. Arlene MillichMr. Raymond MitchellMr. Stephen MitchellMs. Mary MonetteMr. Calvin MonizMr. Gary MontanaMs. Allison MooreMr. Timothy MoriartyMs. Erica Moya-HoffmanMs. Christa MoyaMr. Manfred MueckeMr. William MyersMs. Lili Marlaine NaranjoMr. Joshua NelsonMr. Dan NiezgodzkiMs Linda NiezgodzkiMs. Ashley NixonMs. Kathy ObearMr. & Mrs. Adan OrtegaMr. Kenneth OwenAleta Paisano-SauzoMs. Roberta PaulMr. Robert PereaMr. Brad PetersonMr. Harold PetersonMs. Patti PitcockMs. Emily PopeMs. L. Stephine Poston

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Honoring AIGC’s Generous Donors & Advertisers, July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015

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AIGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS | 2015

Ms. Kay RedmanMr. Thurman RobinsonMs. Jo Ellen RogersMr. Raymond RogersMs. Joanne RollMs. Angela RussellMr. Ralph SamuelsonDr. Conner SandefurMrs. Mary Sandoval-SwisherMr. Osley SaunookeMr. D. Rhoades SchroederMr. John ScoteseMs. Patricia SegeeRev. Judy SessionsMs. Marguerite SheehanMr. Lance SilverhornMs. Jennifer SkeetMr. Kaben SmallwoodMs. Barbara SmithDr. Darlene SorrellMs. Rennia SourjohnMs. Myra StarrMs. Elona Street-StewartMs. Lynne SucherMr. Rodney SumnerMs. Debbie TatumMr. Kevin TeeheeMs. Kimberly TeeheeMs. Nara ThacherMr. Michael TomlinMr. Kevin TranthamMr. Webster Two Hawk, Sr.Ms. Marveline Vallo GabbardMs. Karla ValloMs. Lauren Van SchilfgaardeMr. Sean VoskuhlMs. Jana WalkerMr. Burton WarringtonMr. Wayne WatkinsMs. Nicole WheelerMs. Emily White HatMr. Adam WileyMr. Joel WilliamsMs. Kristi WilliamsMr. Richard WilliamsDr. Ruth Woods

Ms. Rebecca WrightMs. Melissa WyersMr. Kyle YazzieMs. Marla YazzieMs. Melissa ZobelMs. Victoria Zunie

Organization Contributors

America’s CharitiesAmerican Indian College FundAMERIND Risk Management Corporation

Arizona State University, Graduate Education

Arviso Educational Services, Inc.Bergen Law Offices, LLCBuffalo ThunderCashmere Rouge SpaCharity Gift CertificatesCongressional Budget OfficeConoco PhillipsCornell University, American Indian Programs

Ellouise OriginalsEmployers Pro Advantage Inc.Exhibit Solutions of New MexicoFidelity Charitable Gift FundHarvard University, Graduate School of Design

Institute of American Indian ArtsIowa Tribe of OklahomaLaguna Development CorporationLDD Consulting, Inc.Mohegan SunNASA Postdoctoral ProgramNick & Jimmy’sOracle CorporationPeace CorpsPNM—Public Service Company of NM

Poston & Associates, LLCRio Grande Travel CentersSacred Wind CommunicationsSAD FoundationThe Notah Begay III Foundation

Towne Place SuitesUnited Way of Central New MexicoUnited Way of Northeast FloridaUniversity of KansasUniversity of Tulsa, College of LawWashington State University, Graduate School

Washington University in St. Louis, Buder Center for American Indian Studies

Water Lady

Magazine Advertisers

Arizona State University, Graduate Education

Congressional Budget OfficeCornell University, American Indian Programs

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design

Institute of American Indian ArtsNASA Postdoctoral ProgramPeace CorpsUniversity of KansasUniversity of Tulsa, College of LawWashington State University, Graduate School

Washington University in St. Louis, Buder Center for American Indian Studies

San Pasqual Band of Mission IndiansSandia Golf ClubStetson Law Offices, P.C.TEMA Contemporary Furniture

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Statement of Activities for the Year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015

Support and revenue TotalFederal contract $3,097,921Contributions from the public 833,524 Other program revenue 112,168 Interest and dividends, net of loss on investments 47,050Total revenue $4,090,663

Expenses Scholarships and fellowships to students $3,097,921Scholarship administration and student support 275,599 Program outreach and selection 43,522 Total program services $3,417,042 Management and general 203,160 Fundraising and marketing 72,439 Total expenses $3,692,641

Change in net assets $398,022

Statement of Financial Position at June 30, 2015

Assets TotalCash and short-term investments $1,699,665 Grant and contract receivables 172,406 Other current assets 10,963 Long-term investments 2,145,434 Property and equipment, net 48,808 Total assets $4,077,276

Liabilities Scholarships payable $435,838 Accounts payable and other liabilities 65,474 Total liabilities $501,312 Net assets beginning of year $3,177,942 Change in net assets current period $398,022Total liabilities and net assets end of year $4,077,276

Financial statements for the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) are excerpted from the combined audited statements of AIGC/AIGC Scholars at June 30, 2015. Complete audit statements are available upon request.

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AIGC Financials FY 2015

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76% Federal Grant

19% Unrestricted support from public

4% Restricted support from public

1% Investment activities

Sources of AIGC Funds

Revenue: How AIGC Funds Are Generated

Federal grant (76%) $3,097,921 Unrestricted support from public (19%) 795,787 Restricted support from public (4%) 149,905 Investment activities (1%) 47,050Total (100%) $4,090,663

Use of AIGC Funds

Expenses: How AIGC Funds Are Spent

Graduate scholarships (77%) $2,858,439Undergraduate and other awards (3%) 102,000 Student services (11%) 393,829Outreach and other programs (2%) 62,774Management and fundraising (7%) 275,599Total (100%) $3,692,641

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Educational dreams start early, AIGC needs your helpOnline, by mail or by phone. Donating to AIGC is fast and secure. You may donate directly online at AIGC’s website by clicking the “Donate Now” button or phone in your gift using a credit card at 1(800) 628-1920 toll-free.

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Payroll Deductions. The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to donate to eligible charities through payroll deductions. AIGC is excited to be included in the selection group. If you are a Federal employee and you wish to designate your gift through CFC to AIGC, please select #11514 on your CFC pledge card.

Giving through Your Employer or United Way. For your convenience, a gift or pledge to AIGC can be payroll deducted each pay period. Many employers offer a “Matching Gifts” program, which is an easy way to double the size of your gift.

Corporate and Event Sponsorships. Corporate and event sponsorships and in-kind donations may be coordinated with the AIGC Development Office by calling (505) 881-4584.

Planned Giving. Planned giving or a planned gift is any major gift, made in a lifetime or at death, as part of a donor’s overall financial or estate planning. Planned gifts can include cash, appreciated securities or stock, real estate, artwork, partnership interests, personal property, life insurance, a retirement plan, etc. Planned giving makes it easy for donors to support their favorite charity, while minimizing its impact on the donor’s estate.

Advertise with AIGC in the American Indian Graduate Magazine. Targeted readership of over 16,000 American Indian and Alaska Native students, graduates, professionals and organizations.

All donations and gifts may be tax-deductible under Section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS tax code.

We pledge to use 90% of every donated dollar to increase funds and services to American Indian and Alaska Native students.

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