Navajo Way Inc
To serve as a mechanism wherby funds are collected from individuals and the private sector for redistribution to agencies and organizations which serve the health and human service needs of persons residing on or near the navajo nation.
Navajo Way Inc at a glance
In short: Navajo Way Inc gave $34K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $34,321
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $5,720
- Median grant
- $5,730
- Total assets
- $434,162
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (83% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Navajo Way Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Navajo United Methodist Center ($6K). Together the top 6 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navajo United Methodist Center Farmington, NM | — | $6,113 |
| People Assisting the Homeless Farmington, NM | — | $6,000 |
| Tohdenasshai Committee Against Fami Kayenta, AZ | — | $5,761 |
| Sexual Assault Services of NW NM Farmington, NM | — | $5,699 |
| McKinley Education Fdn Scholarship Gamerco, NM | — | $5,656 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Albuquerque, NM | — | $5,092 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $434,162 | $361,876 | $416,364 | $34,321 | 6 | $3 |
About Navajo Way Inc
Based on IRS filings
Navajo Way Inc is a public charity, based in Window Rock, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $434K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $3.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Navajo Way Inc is led by Patrick Martinez, President on the 2020 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Patrick Martinez
President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arvin S. Trujillo
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Kelly
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerilyn Tsosie
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kaskalla
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Williams
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monroe M. Keedo
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Nelson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Marianito
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun E. Deschene
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Smith Jr.
Director
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mike
Executive Di
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$44K (2020)
Keith Slim-Tolagai
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Benally-Little Tree
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $44K, to Laura Mike (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Navajo Way Inc
How much does Navajo Way Inc give each year?
Navajo Way Inc gave $34K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Navajo Way Inc's typical grant size?
Navajo Way Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,730, and its average grant was $5,720, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Navajo Way Inc give grants?
Navajo Way Inc gives mostly in New Mexico: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Farmington, NM (3 grants).
Who are Navajo Way Inc's largest grantees?
Navajo Way Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Navajo United Methodist Center ($6,113), People Assisting the Homeless ($6,000) and Tohdenasshai Committee Against Fami ($5,761), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Navajo Way Inc?
Navajo Way Inc reported $434K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $362K.
What is Navajo Way Inc's EIN?
Navajo Way Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2819114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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