Northwest Indian College Foundation

98%

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Northwest Indian College Foundation

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501(c)(3) organization

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https://foundation.nwic.edu

2522 KWINA RD

Bellingham WA 98226-9278

360-676-2772

Bellingham WA | IRS ruling year: 1988 | EIN: 94-3057654

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Organization Mission

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This charity's score is 98%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 84% Impact & Measurement, 16% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

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Impact & Measurement

Score

100

This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.

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Impact

100 out of 100 points

100% of Impact & Measurement score

Full Credit

Partial Credit

No Credit

Impact Evaluation

100 out of 100 points

Impact Statement

$1,171 increases income for a scholarship recipient by $2,208

Program Context

Northwest Indian College Foundation: This program grants scholarships to beneficiaries.

Data Time Period

7/1/22 to 6/30/23

Benchmark for Scoring

Impact scores of postsecondary scholarship programs are based on income generated relative to cost. Programs receive an Impact score of 100 if they increase income for a recipient by more than $1.25 for every $1 spent and a score of 80 if income increases by more than $0.80 for every $1 spent. If a nonprofit reports impact but doesn't meet the benchmark for cost-effectiveness, it earns a score of 65. This program increases income for a scholarship recipient by more than $1.25 for every $1 spent.

Methodology

This impact score was determined through the Postsecondary Scholarships methodology which is fully detailed in the Charity Navigator Guide to Ratings. Analysis conducted in 2024 by Charity Navigator using data submitted by the nonprofit, theory and evidence from scientific research studies, and public datasets.

Data Source

The nonprofit submitted data on the dollar value of all scholarships it grants and the number of scholarship recipients, which we use to calculate the additional income that the nonprofit's scholarship program generates.

Measurement

Unscored

0% of Impact & Measurement score

Equity Data (2/7)
	We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
	We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios.
	We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
	We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
	We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
	We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured
	We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Equity Policies & Processes (4/7)
	We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
	We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
	We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
	We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
	We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
	We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
	We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

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Northwest Indian College Foundation

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Additional Information

100

Assessments

Impact

100 out of 100 points

Measurement

Unscored

89

Assessments

Constituent Feedback

100 out of 100 points

Equity Strategies™

83 out of 100 points

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Rating Report

Additional Information

100

Assessments

Impact

100 out of 100 points

Measurement

Unscored

89

Assessments

Constituent Feedback

100 out of 100 points

Equity Strategies™

83 out of 100 points