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Indian Gaming Association

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 52-1834892 Website

The mission of iga is to protect and preserve the general welfare of tribes striving for self-sufficiency through gaming enterprises in indian country. To fulfill its mission, iga works with the federal government and congress to develop sound policies and practices and to provide technical assistance and advocacy on gaming-related issues. In addition, iga seeks to maintain and protect indian sovereign governmental authority in indian country.

Key facts about Indian Gaming Association

In short: Indian Gaming Association gave $36K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
52-1834892
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$36,000
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$9,000
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$9,796,867
Primary geography
Montana (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$9.8M

-13.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$36K

+140.0% YoY

Grant Count

4

+300.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-40.0% YoY

How Indian Gaming Association gives

  • Giving grew 140% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Indian Gaming Association

Based on IRS filings

Indian Gaming Association is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $110K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

AlbuquerqueMesaBillingsBrowningChandlerGreat FallsNeah BayRolling HillsSanta FeWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K5 grants2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2022 1 grant2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $36K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $36K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Indian National Finals Rodeo: $10KIndian National Finals Rodeo$10KIntertribal Agrictulture Council: $10KIntertribal AgrictultureCouncil$10KWewin: $10KWewin$10KNational Indian Women's Supporting Each: $6KNational Indian Women'sSupporting Each$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Indian National Finals Rodeo ($10K). Together the top 4 received $36K.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Indian National Finals Rodeo Browning, MTSponsorship$10,000
Intertribal Agrictulture Council Billings, MTSponsorship$10,000
Wewin Chandler, AZSponsorship$10,000
National Indian Women's Supporting Each Neah Bay, WADonation for Honor Luncheon$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$9,796,867$11,316,180$11,445,473
Revenue$8,816,047$8,505,390$7,325,254
Expenses$9,001,289$8,500,117$8,177,083
Net Investment Income$110,236——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Indian Gaming Association is led by Jason C. Giles, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 9 of 28 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jason C. Giles

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $240K (2020) → $310K (2024)

  • Ernest Stevens Jr.

    Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $242K (2020) → $299K (2024)

  • Kevin Leecy

    Membership Director & Development

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $131K (2020) → $160K (2024)

  • Chelsea Blake

    Legislative Director

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2022) → $104K (2024)

  • Collette Brown

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Denise Harvey

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Abrahamson

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Macarro

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Morgan

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen Lewis

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stuart Paisano

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenni Wildcat

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Killer

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rodney Butler

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brandon Yellowbird-Stevens

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Buu Nygren

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Conners

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael McLane

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janice Hotch

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Angelica Molina

    Business Manager

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $106K (2020) → $180K (2024)

  • Danielle Her Many Horses

    Deputy Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $217K (2020) → $269K (2024)

  • Mark Van Norman

    Former Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $90K (2020) → $85K (2024)

  • Maria Ferguson

    Office Manager

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $116K (2022) → $115K (2024)

  • Huyen Hoang

    Conference Room Manager

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $111K (2024)

  • David Z. Bean

    Vice Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paulette Jordan

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cheryl Doka

    Deputy Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Justin Barrett

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (10)
  • Former: Andy Ebona (2020–2023) — Treasurer
  • Former: Robert McGhee (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Seth Damon (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Kasey Velasquez (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Lee Spoonhunter (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Brandon Stevens (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Kurt Bluedog (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Lester Randall (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Tino Batt (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Verlon Jose (2020–2021) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jason C Giles — Executive Director: $310KJason C GilesExecutive Director$310KErnest Stevens Jr — Chairman: $299KErnest Stevens JrChairman$299KDanielle Her Many Horses — Deputy Director: $269KDanielle Her Many HorsesDeputy Director$269KAngelica Molina — Business Manager: $180KAngelica MolinaBusiness Manager$180KKevin Leecy — Membership Director & Deve: $160KKevin LeecyMembership Director & Deve$160KMaria Ferguson — Office Manager: $115KMaria FergusonOffice Manager$115KHuyen Hoang — Conference Room Manager: $111KHuyen HoangConference Room Manager$111KChelsea Blake — Legislative Director: $104KChelsea BlakeLegislative Director$104KMark Van Norman — Former Executive Director: $85KMark Van NormanFormer Executive Director$85K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $310K, to Jason C Giles (Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Indian Gaming Association

How much does Indian Gaming Association give each year?

Indian Gaming Association gave $36K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.

What is Indian Gaming Association's typical grant size?

Indian Gaming Association's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Indian Gaming Association give grants?

Indian Gaming Association gives mostly in Montana: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (28%) and Washington (17%).

Does Indian Gaming Association give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Indian Gaming Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (3 grants).

How large is Indian Gaming Association?

Indian Gaming Association reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.8M.

What is Indian Gaming Association's EIN?

Indian Gaming Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1834892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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