The document discusses the role of non-profits in reservation development. It outlines the steps to establish a non-profit organization, including articulating purposes and securing necessary approvals. Obtaining tax-exempt status has advantages like eligibility for more grants and donations, but also requires additional paperwork. Examples are provided of effective non-profits that have benefited reservations, like organizations supporting housing, education, and elders programs.

1. The Role of Non-Profits in Reservation Development Presented by Don Chalmers, President SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc

6. Steps to Follow Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc

8. Generally, it’s best to seek federal, tax-exempt status Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc

10. Since April 2005 IRS has required non-profits to apply for tax-exempt status using a new and more complex form Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc

12. The Longhouse From Start to Finish Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc

16. Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation (HCCDC) was formed on December 8, 2000 and designated by the Internal Revenue Service on August 13, 2001 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Based on community input and strategic planning, the Board and Executive Director have established four primary areas of focus: Commercial Development Business/Technology Training Community/Youth Development Housing Development OUR MISSION To raise the socio-economic and educational levels for Native American communities and the people of Thurston County in Nebraska. It's emphasis shall be on creating an economically viable community by improving the unemployment rates, poverty levels, expanding training opportunities, developing enterprises in depressed areas, and expanding housing opportunities for low income persons and families. OUR VISION To be a leading action-oriented organization. Our purpose is to help small business to continue and prosper, to develop and implement community development projects, and to be a source of information that will benefit both small businesses and community members. Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation is presently located in Walthill, Nebraska. Our Primary area of focus is the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Reservation, which is located wholly in Thurston County, Nebraska. Our service area also includes The Omaha Reservation, Winnebago Reservation, Ponca Indian Tribe, and Santee Reservation. The Winnebago Reservation borders the Omaha Tribe Reservation, together, the two reservations encompass the entirety of Thurston County. The Village of Winnebago is the largest community on the Winnebago Reservation. Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc

17. The Colville Foundation received Non -Profit 501(c)(3) status in 2009 as a way to increase revenue streams for the Tribes . Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc

18. Non-Profit 101 Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc

27. Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc Linkage with CF1 Linkage with CF2 Linkage with CF3 Association (not nonprofit corporation) With CF Board approval, become a program of the Foundation and have the association use the Foundation’s nonprofit and tax-exempt status to seek and secure resources. Same as CF1 except in this instance the association desires to become a nonprofit corporation in its own right, while still using the CF for tax-exempt purposes. Same as CF2 except the association desires to become nonprofit and tax-exempt and eventually stand separate from the CF. Nonprofit corporation The nonprofit seeks to use the CF tax exempt status to encourage tax-deductible contribution to the nonprofit’s programs. The nonprofit desires to become tax-exempt in its own right and eventually stand separate from the CF. Nonprofit corporation and tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization These organizations seek to partner with the Colville Foundation on a specific project or program.

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30. For more information contact: SparrowHawk Consulting Don Chalmers (800) 398-9048 don@sparrowhawkco.com www.sparrowhawkco.com Copyright 2010 SparrowHawk Consulting Company, Inc