Northern California Indian
The Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc. (NCIDC) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1976 and headquartered in Eureka, California. The organization annually provides services to 14,000 to 15,000 clients statewide across 57 counties and 109 reservations and rancherias. NCIDC was created to research, develop, and administer social and economic development programs designed to meet the needs of Indian and Native American communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.7M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$637K
+7.2% YoY
Grant Count
18
+63.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-34.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Vision Statement: Native people and youth are sacred and deserve to be proud of their culture, heritage, traditions, languages, and ancestors. NCIDC aims to help people succeed in all aspects of integrated life—work, family, spirituality, social relations, physical well-being, and cultural pride.
Mission Statement: NCIDC works to meet the needs of American Indian tribes, organizations, and communities by researching, developing, and administering social and economic development programs. The organization provides support and technical assistance for program development and works to conserve and preserve historic and archeological sites and resources. NCIDC fosters culturally appropriate communication and services to help American Indian people achieve self-determination in economic, social service, cultural, educational, employment, community health, and wellness fields.
Primary Program Areas:
- Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) services to Indian people throughout California
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) contracts providing job training and employment services in Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) services
- Education assistance
- Emergency services
- Health education
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NCIDC serves American Indian communities statewide across California, with current service areas spanning 57 counties and 109 reservations and rancherias. The organization provides workforce services specifically in Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 (Most Recent):
- Total Revenues: $5,489,027
- Total Expenses: $5,334,129
- Total Assets: $7,700,681
- Employees: 56
2023:
- Total Revenues: $5.36M
- Total Expenses: $5.25M
- Total Assets: $7.94M
- Total Liabilities: $3.42M
Audit Findings: An independent audit for the fiscal year ending December 2023 identified a significant deficiency in internal controls—a deficiency in internal financial or governance controls that could limit the organization's ability to track and report financial data reliably. This deficiency is less severe than a material weakness but warrants attention from management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,700,681 | $7,936,553 | $8,585,980 |
| Revenue | $5,489,027 | $5,357,820 | $6,775,884 |
| Expenses | $5,334,129 | $5,249,054 | $6,773,808 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $24,279 | $9,743 | $2,240 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Walking Shield Inc ($181,292), So Cal Indian Resource Center ($145,575), Ca Indian Manpower Consortium ($64,316).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barona Group of Capitan Grand LAKESIDE, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $25,302 |
| BISHOP INDIAN RESERVATION BISHOP, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $32,479 |
| CA INDIAN MANPOWER CONSORTIUM SACRAMENTO, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $64,316 |
| CHEMEHUEVI INDIAN TRIBE HAVASU LAKE, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $7,294 |
| Coyote Valley Reservation REDWOOD VALLEY, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $9,600 |
| LA JOLLA BAND OF INDIAN PAUMA VALLEY, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $7,670 |
| Laytonville Rancheria LAYTONVILLE, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $7,104 |
| MORONGO BAND BANNING, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $33,673 |
| NOR-EL-MUK BAND WEAVERVILLE, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $12,039 |
| PALA INDIAN RESERVATION PALA, CA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $16,901 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY GEHR | DIRCTR AT LARGE | 40 | $180,573 |
| CHRIS N BYFIELD | CHIEF ADM OFFICER | 40 | $133,375 |
| MADISON FLYNN | CEO | 40 | $128,822 |
| JACE BALDOSSER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| TRACY FOSTER-OLSTAD | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LONYX LANDRY | COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA O'CONNELL | COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRINA MATHEWSON | Secretary | 1 | — |
| MINDY NATT | COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER GOODWIN | COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HAROLD BENNETT | COUNCIL MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RUBY ROLLINGS | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
NCIDC maintains active programming including:
Da'luk Youth Program (relaunching in 2026)
American Indian College Motivation Day
2026 Youth Conference
Abalone Cutting Workshop and cultural programming
Scholarship assistance for local students
The organization continues to contract with state agencies including the California Department of Community Services & Development, California Employment Development Department, and Department of Labor for service delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Northern California Indian fund?
**Vision Statement:** Native people and youth are sacred and deserve to be proud of their culture, heritage, traditions, languages, and ancestors. NCIDC aims to help people succeed in all aspects of integrated life—work, family, spirituality, social relations, physical well-being, and cultural pride. **Mission Statement:** NCIDC works to meet the needs of American Indian tribes, organizations, and communities by researching, developing, and administering social and economic development programs…
Where does Northern California Indian make grants?
NCIDC serves American Indian communities statewide across California, with current service areas spanning 57 counties and 109 reservations and rancherias. The organization provides workforce services specifically in Humboldt, Del Norte, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties.
What size grants does Northern California Indian award?
In 2024, Northern California Indian awarded 18 grants totaling $637K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northern California Indian's EIN?
Northern California Indian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0189400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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