Biennial Report 2009–2011 TABLE of CONTENTS Table of Contents

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country

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Biennial Report 2009–2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table Of Contents

President’s Message 3 About aigc 4-5 Message from the Director 6 aigc Board of Directors 7 Scholarships and Fellowships 8-9 Educational Journey 10 Letter from an AIGC Alumnus 11 Student Letters 12-13 2009-2010 Demographic Information 14-15 2010-2011 Demographic Information 16-17 Honoring aigc’s Generous Donors and Advertisers 18-19 aigc Unconsolidated Financials Year End 2010 20-21 aigc Unconsolidated Financials Year End 2011 22-23 aigc Photo Gallery 24-25 Ways to Give 26

Website Information Inside Back Cover

Cover photo courtesy of UNM American Indian Student Services A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT David Mahooty

Dear AIGC Friends and Supporters: Each time we reflect on a past year we have a unique opportunity to identify what is working in Native American and Alaska Native education and leadership development, and what requires more focus. As you will note in this report, AIGC has continued to modestly grow the scholarship and fellowship opportunities that we make available to American Indian and Alaska Native students at both the undergraduate and graduate level. To those who have supported AIGC by giving your time, monetary contributions, or other resources this year, thank you. Through your contributions, AIGC continues to build its capacity and assist American Indian and Alaska Native students who are pursuing higher education with scholarships and student services. Indicative of our commitment to the AIGC mission – to build, promote and honor self-sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native communities through education and leadership – our organization is proud to report that more than 96 percent of every contribution goes directly to scholarships and student services. AIGC is proud of its talented staff and board of directors who continue to make our organization a success without increasing annual administrative costs in any significant way. As a leader in Indian educational support, AIGC has a responsibility to understand the disparities that exist within our community. Falling higher education enrollment numbers among Indian males has certainly been an issue of grave concern. With the goal to improve pipeline numbers associated with male enrollment in higher education institutions, AIGC has been seeking information to better understand why enrollment numbers are falling. In the Fall 2008 issue of the American Indian Graduate, AIGC asked the question, “Where are the Native males in colleges and universities today?” While we expected cultural and traditional indicators would help answer the question, AIGC learned that academic success is largely dependent on creating healthy self-esteem in students. With that in mind, it is essential for AIGC to strengthen its student outreach and support services through viable and strategic partnerships. As we move into another year, I encourage you to visit the AIGC website, www.aigcs.org, to stay connected with current events and opportunities, make a donation online and obtain the latest information about American Indian higher education and leadership.

Respectfully, David Mahooty (Pueblo of Zuni) President, AIGC Board of Directors

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 3 ABOUT AGIC About AIGC The founders’ vision of American Indian college graduates pursuing masters, doctoral and professional degrees in all fields of study has yielded over 15,500 graduate level scholarships, totaling nearly $46 million. Every year, AIGC awards over 400 scholarships, totaling more than $2 million, to both graduate and undergraduate students. Today, the AIGC annual scholarship award for a graduate student averages $4,300. These scholarship funds are critical to American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking to advance their education and achieve graduate and other professional degrees. Education is, after all, at the foundation of nearly every success indicator – driving economic development in our communities, providing skilled labor on our projects, tackling local issues with cultural sensitivity and developing an arsenal of positive Indian role models for future generations. At the 2010 National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) annual convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, one of the sessions moderated by the Executive Director of the National Association of Indian Education (NIEA) addressed the education pipeline and stated: “Indian Country has a powerful incentive to improve the education pipeline: jobs. By the end of 2010, it is anticipated that 67% of new jobs created will demand skills requiring at least some college education. To be competitive and create the conditions for strong economic growth, tribal nations must prepare their citizens, by ensuring their students stay in school and by providing access to training and lifelong learning opportunities…”

The founders’ vision of American Indian college graduates pursuing masters, doctoral and professional degrees in all fields of study has yielded over 15,500 graduate level scholarships totaling nearly $46 million .

4 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report For 41 years, the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) has been providing scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Natives pursuing higher education. Through scholarships and student services, AIGC continues to stay true to its mission of building, promoting and honoring self- sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native communities through education and leadership.

As a leader in higher education among Native Americans, AIGC identifies and addresses trends in post-secondary education among our people. This year AIGC has taken a serious look at the totals of male Native American students in higher education. Since the early 1980’s, the number of Native American male students has been on the decline. There are a variety of reasons – cultural and otherwise – that Native American females now outnumber males in post-secondary education. AIGC is working diligently to understand and help address declining enrollment rates of male students in higher education, dedicating resources to improve outreach and support to male students. We have furthered our efforts to identify more Native American role models in a variety of education disciplines, and to expand support systems available to young male students. Through scholarships and effective mentorship, AIGC is committed to strategically helping more Native American males to realize a higher education. As AIGC plans for the future, our focus will remain the same – making higher education more attainable for American Indians and Alaska Natives by providing scholarships and support services. Giving Indian students the opportunity to obtain a higher education directly and positively impacts the professional capacity of Indian Country as a whole. In this 2009–2011 Biennial Report, AIGC is pleased to provide a review of our past two years. AIGC has held fast to its commitment to grow scholarship opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Natives, helping make educational advancement a reality for more than 400 individuals each year.

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 5 A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR Sam Deloria

In 2010 AIGC celebrated 40 years of providing fellowships to American Indians and Alaska Natives to pursue higher education degrees. While we have had a significant impact on the financial needs of the students we have served, there is much more work to be done toward our mission of building, promoting, and honoring self-sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native communities through education and leadership. “Building self-sustaining communities” will require greater funding for more students and mentoring networks for the young people we serve. With today’s social networks, we are more connected to our students’ lives and their communities, making it easier to get to know about our students, the challenges they face and the goals to which they aspire. This is tremendously helpful in directing our program development and advocating for student support. I have included some geographic dispersion data for you, illustrating where our students come from and where they attend school, to help you see the impact we make in your community. I hope you will realize how nationally diverse AIGC award recipients are; and you can be assured that your investment in AIGC is an investment in your community and its members. I will continue to remind you that American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students experience extremely high unmet financial need, and therefore rely primarily on federal student loans. The burden of repaying these loans often precludes our graduates from accepting employment “back home.” Indian Country cannot afford to continue losing these young people to non-Indian work due simply to affordability of education. We need your help to provide more financial support and develop trained, effective leaders for the next 40 years. On the national front there is a trend in higher education that has received a lot of attention. Men are not enrolling in college and graduate school in the same proportion as women. At AIGC, we have funded more women than men in recent years, which, on the surface, indicates that American Indian and Alaska Native students mirror their non-Native peers. A closer look at many statistics, and our own AIGC numbers, actually shows that American Indian and Alaska Native men are represented disproportionately lower than their counterparts from other ethnic backgrounds. We will continue to evaluate this data, and decide what role, if any, AIGC can and should play in addressing this issue. Whether men should outnumber woman is irrelevant. The question is why the number of American Indian men seeking higher education education is shrinking. There is much more research to be done, but I wanted to give you a chance to look at our data as we enter the discussion on male academic achievement and completion in higher education. Friends, AIGC has a long and proud history, which you know well and upon which I won’t dwell. I will, however, remind you that AIGC will continue its forward thinking in advocacy, recruitment, and program offerings, and work tirelessly to find resources to ensure the best for our students. And we will continue to reach out to you for financial support and human spirit to take us into the next 40 years. Sam Deloria (Standing Rock Sioux) Director, AIGC

6 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report AIGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS AIGC Board of Directors

David Mahooty Grayson B. Noley Zuni Choctaw President Vice-President Business Consultant Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies – University of Oklahoma

Melanie P. Fritzsche Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin Pueblo of Laguna Ioway – Tribe of Kansas Secretary/Treasurer Member Staff Attorney with American Physician – Indian Law Center, Inc. Independent Consultant

Michael E. Bird, MSW, MPH Rose Graham Santo Domingo – San Juan Navajo Member Member Behavioral Health Professional – Program Director – Navajo Independent Consultant Nation Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Bill Anoatubby Danna K. Jackson Esq. Chickasaw Flathead Member Member Tribal Governor – Assistant United States Chickasaw Nation Attorney for the District of Montana

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 7 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS Scholarships and Fellowships

Each year, American Indian Graduate Center provides over $2,000,000 in financial awards to over 400 American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate and graduate students:

AIGC Graduate Fellowships: to students in the fields of Engineering, Fellowships are available for any field Computer Science, Business Operations of study, at any nationally accredited and Management, Finance, Accounting, institution of higher education. The and Marketing, who demonstrate financial aid amount is typically between Accenture’s corporate values of high $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year, performance and social responsibility. and varies from year to year, depending John C. Rainer Fellowship: This on the availability of funds. prestigious award was created by family AIGC Loan for Service Program: and friends of the late John C. Rainer, Provides financial assistance, in the form founder and first director of the American of loans, to eligible American Indian and Indian Graduate Center, and is given each Alaska Natives seeking graduate and year to two AIGC graduate fellows who professional degrees. Loans are repaid at honor Mr. Rainer’s leadership through the rate of one year of service for one year high academic achievement and service of funding. to American Indian communities. Wells Fargo American Indian Jeanette Elmer Graduate Scholarship: Scholarship Fund: Wells Fargo Bank Ms. Jeanette Elmer established this created an endowment to provide fund to provide graduate fellowships graduate and undergraduate financial aid to students residing in Wisconsin, New to students in the banking and financial Mexico, and Arizona, with preference service industry, tribal enterprise and given to Library Science. hospitality fields. Katrin Lamon Fund: For graduate Accenture American Indian students in literature, journalism, Scholarship Fund: Developed in 2006 communications or related fields. by Accenture Corp. and AIGC to provide Elizabeth Furber Fellowship: The scholarship support to undergraduate Elizabeth Furber estate funds graduate and graduate degree candidates for the fellowships for women studying the full duration of their degree programs. creative fine arts, visual arts, crafts, music, Accenture scholarships are awarded

8 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) is a national, private, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, providing fellowships to American Indian and Alaska Native students throughout the United States. Established in 1969, AIGC has disbursed more than 15,000 graduate fellowships with the support of the Bureau of Indian Education, corporate and foundation partnerships, our generous alumni and private donors. Supporters of the AIGC Scholarship Program include the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Scholarships and Fellowships

performing, dance, literary arts, creative Dr. George Blue Spruce Fellowship: writing and poetry. Dr. Blue Spruce created this fellowship to increase the number of American Indian Ruth Muskrat Bronson Fellowship: dentists in the United States. Fellowships in nursing or health-related fields. Gerald Peet Fellowship: Fellowships in AIGC SCHOLARS medical or health-related fields. Two-year Gates Millennium Scholars: This work/service pledge required. program is administered by the United Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Negro College Fund (UNCF). The AIGC Fellowship: The Barreda family Scholars is the GMS partner for American established this fund, in honor of Grace Indian and Alaska Native Scholars. The Wall Barreda, to offer graduate fellowships goal of GMS is to promote academic for students seeking advanced degrees in excellence and provide scholarships environmental studies and public health. so that thousands of minority students with significant Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce Memorial financial need can reach Scholarship: Established to honor the their fullest potential. late Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce, awarded in support of Pueblo students enrolled in an accredited medical school.

Many thanks to the estates of Jeanne Avegno and Rose F. Bogus, which included significant bequests to AIGC to further support our students in higher education. Ms. Avegno’s legacy, to honor the memory of her father, Capt. John Avegno, and Ms. Bogus, whose gift will establish a special scholarship in her name, make our support to more students across the country a reality.

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 9 Educational Journey Educational Journey

ship recipient, holds a bachelor’s degree, from the University of Georgia (1998), a master’s degree, from Western Washington University (2001) and a doctorate from UC Berkeley (2011). From Albuquer- que, New Mexico, Blake is now an Joshua Begay, Navajo, was instructor in English at Berkeley City Crystalyne Curley, a member of one of AIGC’s 2009-2010 All College. Blake has been hard at the Diné (Navajo) tribe, is a recipient Native American High School work as an author; his articles have of the Gates Millennium Scholar- Academic Team award winners. appeared in Studies in American ship and a first generation college Joshua graduated from Tuba City, Indian Literatures and American student. Crystalyne graduated from Arizona. Joshua received the 2007 Indian Quarterly. His first novel, Arizona State University with two Academic Achievement Award, Riding the Trail of Tears, is a Chero- Bachelor of Science degrees in Psy- 2006 Top GPA of Class Award, 2007 kee story about suffering exploited chology and Justice Studies. Her President’s Award for Education for commercial gain, but it aims to goals include applying to law school Excellence and 2007-08 Honor strike universal chords. His work to study American Indian Law and Roll Recognition. His academic focuses on Native American and Policy. Crystalyne Gayle Curley is achievements include attending the multicultural American literature, honored to hold the title of 2011- Summer Engineering Academy at from pre-colonization to the present. 12 Miss Navajo Nation. She was the University of Arizona. Joshua speechless and proud to receive the was a Student Council member honor. “As a strong and self-motivat- during his junior and senior years, ing Diné woman, I want to empower junior and senior Class President, and inspire the young individuals of Student Body President, during his our great nation.” As Miss Navajo sophomore year, and a member of Nation, Crystalyne plans to do her the National Honor Society. Joshua best to empower young Navajos is attending the University of Idaho through instilling self-confidence, pursuing an engineering degree. Erik Rohan, of the Walker River self-respect and cultural identity – Paiute Tribe, attends San Joaquin which she considers indispensable College of Law in Clovis, California. for survival in today’s world. To as- He received his Juris Doctorate in sist the youth today, she has plans Law in 2011. for a multi-pronged approach that “I will graduate from law school in will include hands-on activities like May 2011 and immediately start volunteering, sporting events, schol- preparing to take the California Bar arship workshops, and peer tutoring in Navajo schools. “Our children are Blake Hausman, of the Cherokee Examination in July 2011.” the foundations to make a success- Nation, an AIGC Rainier Scholar- ful future.”

10 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report (This is letter was received by the AIGC staff, addressed to staff and donors)

Letter from an AIGC Alumnus Letter from an AIGC Alumni

Dear American Indian Graduate Center and Donors, Educational Journey I write this letter with sincere gratitude to be one of the recipients of this tremendous gift. My sincerest thanks also go to the donors of American Indian Graduate Center. I am a graduate student pursuing a degree in Community Counseling at Northern Arizona University. Thanks to receiving the AIGC Fellowship, for the 2011-2012 academic year, I will be moving one step closer to graduation, which is fast approaching. With a GPA of 3.95, I am proud to say that I am now a member of three esteemed honor societies: Chi Sigma Iota Counseling International Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, and Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society. I am also a recent Study Abroad Alumnus where I obtained professional experience within a global setting in Northern Europe. I cannot describe how good it feels to have someone believe in me. I could not have done it without your support and inspiration. My late mother was always the keeper of strength, wisdom, and tradition in my family. Being uneducated in the academic sense, her education was derived from living an altruistic life of principles and unconditional love. On July 8, 2010, during my first year of graduate school, all the challenges I had ever faced, were dwarfed by the sudden and tragic loss of my mother. I drove home in a trance-like state of grief after receiving the phone call that would forever change the course of my life. After arriving home, I remember coming upon one of her footprints she had left behind from the previous day. Sobbing, I proceeded to run my fingers through the outline of her print so as to somehow have one last connection with her. A drastic change in my life, with a first-hand learning experience about life’s hardships was the beginning of my decision to give every future endeavor my greatest effort, without fear. I learned that we eventually lose what is most precious to us, but in return, we receive something back just as special. Today, her loving spirit continues to dwell in other people such as AIGC. My upbringing in a community where I had to sometimes walk five miles to the nearest bus stop as a child, enabled me to view education as a privilege rather than a mere duty to fulfill. Today, I give back to my Native American community directly through my position as a Graduate Assistant with Native American Student Services at NAU. My job responsibilities include student advocacy, scholarship and internship coordination, and advising. Through positive role-modeling and mentorship, younger generations and undergraduates may have more tacit knowledge, success, and familiarity with institutions of higher learning. As a board member of a sober living home which houses predominately Native American men who want to quit drinking, I am blessed with witnessing miracles every day. My plan is to eventually obtain a Ph.D. and become a licensed Clinical Psychologist to help Native American people negotiate loss, trauma and mental illness. Once again, I am indebted to you for your generosity and focus on the goodness of people. Sometimes I receive a lot more than I give, but as long as I do my part, my life feels rich. I pledge the honest endeavor and persistent effort to do my utmost to continuously build on my previous success in graduate school. Sincerely, Marvin Jim

(Reprinted in original form with permission from Marvin Jim)

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 11 STUDENT LETTERS Student Letters

“Many thanks for your ongoing interest and support — AIGC continues to serve as a pivotal inspiration in reaching new summits and paying every kindness forward.” Andrea Smith, Muscogee (Creek) Nation University of Oklahoma/MA Music

“In the current economic times, when education funding isn’t getting the priority it deserves, it is people such as yourself who selflessly offer the opportunity to those who are less financially fortunate to fulfill their goals and dreams of bettering themselves, bettering their minds and thereby bettering our tribes and society and making this world a better place.” Jessika Ava, Choctaw Nation Portland State University/MS Public Administration

“As a single parent of two, receiving financial assistance is imperative to my success as a full time student. Not having to worry about finances – because of support like yours – helps tremendously.” Terria Smith, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians University of California, Berkeley/MA Journalism

12 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report AIGC Mission Statement: Build, promote and honor self-sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native communities through education and leadership.

“Words cannot truly express my gratitude. Your support will help me fulfill a lifelong dream. I hope to continue my personal mission of helping others, to gain a healthy interdependency within society.” Brandi Derstler, Lac Du Fambeau University of Missouri/JD Law

“My family and I are so grateful for your assistance in obtaining my degree. I continue to be proud to represent The American Indian Graduate Center at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.” Amanda Campbell, Eskimo University of Colorado, AMC/DDS Dental Medicine

“AIGC is known for recognizing excellence and promise, and I am honored to be among the award group. The financial investments of AIGC are a great way to invest in the future of high achieving American Indian and Alaska Native students.” Amy DeBruhl, Nondalton Village Willamette University/MBA Business Management

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Illinois 1 1 0 0 Illinois 0 0 0 0 I 2 Indiana 3 3 0 0 2 Indiana 0 0 0 0 Iowa 1 1 0 0 Iowa 0 0 0 0 nformation Kansas 8 3 3 2 Kansas 0 0 1 1 Michigan 4 3 10 4 Michigan 1 1 1 1 Minnesota 16 8 3 1 Minnesota 2 2 0 0 Mississippi 1 1 0 0 Mississippi 0 0 0 0 Nebraska 2 2 2 2 Nebraska 0 0 1 1 North Dakota 8 2 15 3 North Dakota 1 1 0 0 Ohio 3 3 0 0 Ohio 0 0 0 0 South Dakota 4 1 13 6 South Dakota 2 1 4 3 Wisconsin 10 4 12 6 Wisconsin 0 0 0 0 Regional Total 61 32 58 24 Regional Total 6 5 7 6 Connecticut 1 1 0 0 Connecticut 0 0 0 0 3 Maine 0 0 0 0 3 Maine 0 0 0 0 Massachusetts 6 6 2 1 Massachusetts 0 0 0 0 New Hampshire 1 1 0 0 New Hampshire 1 1 0 0 New York 15 10 9 4 New York 1 1 1 1 Rhode Island 1 1 0 0 Rhode Island 0 0 0 0 Vermont 0 0 0 0 Vermont 0 0 0 0 Regional Total 24 19 11 5 Regional Total 2 2 1 1 Delaware 0 0 0 0 Delaware 0 0 0 0 4 Maryland 8 3 0 0 4 Maryland 0 0 0 0 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 Pennsylvania 6 3 0 0 Pennsylvania 0 0 0 0 Virginia 2 2 0 0 Virginia 0 0 0 0 West Virginia 0 0 0 0 West Virginia 0 0 0 0 Regional Total 16 8 0 0 Regional Total 0 0 0 0 Kentucky 0 0 0 0 Alabama 0 0 0 0 5 Alabama 0 0 0 0 5 Florida 0 0 0 0 Florida 2 2 0 0 Georgia 0 0 0 0 Georgia 3 3 0 0 Kentucky 0 0 0 0 Missouri 3 3 0 0 Missouri 0 0 0 0 North Carolina 1 1 0 0 North Carolina 0 0 0 0 South Carolina 1 1 0 0 South Carolina 0 0 1 1 Tennessee 1 1 0 0 Tennessee 1 1 0 0 Regional Total 11 11 0 0 Regional Total 1 1 1 1 Arizona 53 10 72 6 Arizona 6 3 10 1 6 Arkansas 4 1 0 0 6 Arkansas 0 0 0 0 Colorado 11 7 0 0 Colorado 1 1 0 0 Louisiana 2 2 0 0 Louisiana 0 0 0 0 New Mexico 53 5 62 10 New Mexico 6 1 1 1 Oklahoma 36 8 93 14 Oklahoma 2 2 5 2 Texas 5 5 0 0 Texas 1 1 0 0 Utah 8 2 0 0 Utah 1 1 0 0 Regional Total 172 40 227 30 Regional Total 17 9 16 4 California 28 23 8 7 California 1 1 1 1 7 Hawaii 3 2 0 0 7 Hawaii 1 1 0 0 Nevada 5 2 5 3 Nevada 1 1 0 0 Regional Total 36 27 13 10 Regional Total 3 3 1 1 Full Data Total 355 152 355 98 Full Data Total 31 22 31 18

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 17 Honoring AIGC’s Generous Donors AND ADVERTISERS Honoring AIGC’s Generous Donors and Advertisers Donors: July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2011

Mr. L. Brad Allen Ms. Georgette Gettel Ms. Jane F. Marystone Mr. Ethan D. Alyea, Jr. Ms. Nancy J. Giannetto Ms. Marie A. Max Mr. Lowell R. Amiotte Dr. Kevin J. Goodluck Dr. Richard McCloskey Gov. Bill Anoatubby Ms. Katherine Gould-Martin Dr. Andrew McCoy Mr. Cushman D. Anthony Mr. Kevin Gover Ms. Laura A. McDermott Mr. Saul Aronow Mr. Greg F. Graves Ms. Brenda G. McKenna Ms. Raphaelita Arviso Mr. Wilbur Green Ms. Anya R. McKinney Ms. Arlene F. Ashike Ms. Shannon K. Greene Ms. Elizabeth McPherson Mr. Daryl N. Atchley Mr. Paul D. Greenhaw Mr. Robert Medina Ms. Shenan R. Atcitty Mr. Stephan M. Grochowski Mr. Dale A. Miller Ms. Mary Ruth Aull Ms. Julia Gross Mr. Stephen Mitchell Estate of Jeanne Avegno Mr. John Gubatayao Mr. Melvin Monette Ms. Kim Baca Ms. Darlene L. Hart Mr. Calvin M. Moniz Mr. Keith B. Bailey Mr. Michael Hartman Morgan Stanley Foundation Mr. Robert S. Baker Mr. Jared A. Hautamaki Mr. Timothy J. Moriarty Ms. Marlene J. Begay Heritage Mechanical Inc. Ms. Joann S. Morris Ms. Christine Beumer Mr. Anthony F. Hitchcock Muckleshoot Indian Tribe of the Mr. Michael E. Bird Ms. Charisse L. Holiday Muckleshoot Reservation Mr. Loren L. Booda Mr. Kenneth W. Horton Dr. Hazel V. Muhlenbruch Bound for Success, Inc. Mr. Ivan K. Hoyt Mr. George H. Munger Mr. Thomas H. Boyd Mr. Arlie Jacobs Ms. Ann M. Murphy Mr. Joseph L. Briden Mr. Matthew Janowiak Mrs. Ana M. Muslera Dean Steven R. Burkett Mr. Donald A. Jensen Mr. William Myers Mr. William C. Canby, Jr. Mr. Theodore S. Jojola Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company Mr. Ellis J. Carpenter Ms. Monique R. Jonaitis Ms. Elizabeth A. Nedrow Ms. Ashley Chaves Dr. Charles K. Jones Mr. David P. Neff Ms. Elizabeth B. Chesick Dr. Irvin J. Jones Estate of Mr. Harold R. Nelson Chickasaw Nation Industries, Dr. Deborah J. Jones-Saumty Ms. Kimberly A. Nenemay (Garcia) Incorporated Dr. Kristine A. Kalbfleisch Mr. Walter Nerlick, Jr. Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma Ms. Laura L. Kangiser New Mexico Gas Company Ms. Tamara Clay Ms. Carolyn H. Kauley Dr. Grayson B. Noley Mr. Bert W. Corcoran Ms. Richele Keller Notah Begay Foundation Cottonwood Trading Post Mr. Bruce D. Kelly Mr. Michael D. Oeser Dr. Kathie S. Courtney Mr. Charles H. Kemp Ms. Betsy F. Opitz Mr. Dan L. Crank Ms. Julie Kotler Dr. Sandi L. Otipoby Ms. Kimberly Craven Ms. Karen Kulikowski Mr. Ron M. Parker Mr. George B. Crowell Mr. Tim LaFrance Ms. Tracey Parker Ms. Joan Currier Ms. Stacy L. Leeds Ms. Mary J. Pavel Dr. Galen P. Darrough Mr. Raymond Lightstone Ms. Marvella Peterman, TTE Ms. Monica Deherrera-Pardo Mr. Carl Little Mr. Calvin Peters Dr. David M. Delahay Mr. Nate Lorenz Dr. Patti J. Pitcock Mr. Philip S. Deloria Ms. Cindy Lovato-Farmer Ms. L. Stephine Poston Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin Mr. Marvin P. Luna Ms. Stephenie Potts Ms. Andrea N. Diaz Ms. Karen L. Mackey Public Service Company of New Mr. Aaron P. Dodd Ms. Darcy T. Magee Mexico Mr. Greg Farrar Ms. Marilyn J. Malina Pueblo of Sandia Mr. John Frankenstein Mr. Brad Mallett Mr. Randy M. Quinn Ms. Carla A. Garcia Ms. Sharon Marianito Ms. Hillary Renick Ms. Darcy J. Gerrard Ms. Nizhoni R. Marks Ms. Deborah J. Rennels

18 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report AIGC thanks the many donors who make scholarships possible. Education truly changes the lives of American Indian and Alaska Native students. Honoring AIGC’s Generous Donors and Advertisers

Mr. Kurt A. Ressler Mr. Benny J. Shendo, Jr. Ms. Kristine Tucker Rhode Island Community Foundation Sitka Tribe Of Alaska Mr. Eddie L. Tullis Mr. Martin C. Ritter Dr. Darlene A. Sorrell Mrs. Darlene Unrue Mr. Carl B. Rogers Mr. Jon Spar Ms. Sarah Wachacha Ms. Jo Ellen Rogers St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Ms. Jana L. Walker Ms. Joanne M. Roll Ms. Ramona K. Stately Ms. Janice C. Warner Ms. Rose Rosenlicht Stetson Law Offices, P.C. Mrs. Elizabeth R. Washburn Sacred Wind Communications Ms. Cecelia H. Stevens Ms. Lori A. Watkins SAD Foundation Dr. Victoria Stevens, M.D. Ms. Emily White Hat Mr. Ralph D. Samuelson Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Ms. Marlies White Hat San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Mohican Indians Ms. Montoya A. Whiteman Indians Ms. Aleta P. Suazo Mr. Randall L. Willis Mr. T. Parker Sando Mr. Rodney Summer Mr. Jim Winzenburg Ms. Sasheen Sandoval Mr. Harry Sunshine Mr. George S. Wolfe, Jr. Ms. Michelle L. Sauve Dr. Kevin Teehee Ms. Lori L. Workizer Dr. Paige M. Schmidt Thalden-Boyd-Emery Architects Ms. Melissa Wyers Mr. D. Rhodes Schroeder Ms. Mary K. Titla Mr. Mahmoud Yasin Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Ms. Lillian Tom-Orme Mr. Julius E. Yellowhair Community Ms. Lynn Trujillo

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“Thank you very much for the financial support in my education . You are every part of my success.” Leslie Costa-Garcia, PhD Candidate, New Mexico State University

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 19 AIGC UNCONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS YEAR END 2010 Financials Year End 2010

Statement of Activities Statement of Financial Position for the Year Ended June 30, 2010 at June 30, 2010

Federal Contract 2,014,575 Assets TOTAL Contributions from the Public 1,173,462 Cash & S/T Investments 834,699 AIGC Magazine 19,921 Grant & Contract Receivables 204,901 Interest, Income & Gains 139,563 Other Current Assets 21,000 Long Term Investments 2,340,843 TOTAL REVENUE 3,347,521 Property & Equipment, Net 45,801

EXPENSES TOTAL ASSETS 3,447,244 Scholarships & Fellowships to Students 1,945,667 Scholarships Administration & Student Support 251,602 Liabilities Program Outreach & Selection 155,098 Scholarships Payable 302,762 TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES 2,352,367 A/P & Other Liabilities 28,730

Management & General 141,683 TOTAL LIABILITIES 331,492

Fundraising & Marketing 120,996 Net Assets Beginning of Year 2,383,277

TOTAL EXPENSES 2,615,046 Change in Net Assets Current Period 732,475

Change in Net Assets 732,475 Total Liabilities and Net Assets End of Year 3,447,244

Use of AIGC Funds

Management & Fundraising 10%

Outreach & Selection 6%

Student Services 10%

Undergraduate Scholarships 3%

Graduate Scholarships 71% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

20 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report National attention has been given to the under- representation of males in the past few years. Students funded by AIGC reflect this national trend. Our 4-year trend, as seen below, indicates that American Indian and Alaska Native women funded by AIGC outnumber men nearly 2 to 1.

500 – 450 – 400 – 350 – 300 – 250 – 200 – 150 – 100 – 50 – 0 – 2009–2010 2008–2009 2007–2008 2006–2007 Female 261 248 263 294 Male 134 137 143 136 TOTAL 395 385 406 430

Sources of AIGC Funds

29%

60% Federal Grant Unrestricted Support from Public 7% Restricted Support from Public Investment Activity

Financial statements for the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) are extracted from the combined audited statements of AIGC/AIGC Scholars as of June 30, 2010. Audited statements are available upon request.

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 21 AIGC UNCONSOLIDATED FINANCIALS YEAR END 2011 Financials Year End 2011

Statement of Activities Statement of Financial Position for the Year Ended June 30, 2011 at June 30, 2011

Federal Contract 2,052,224 Assets TOTAL Contributions from the Public 282,392 Cash & S/T Investments 1,813,516 AIGC Magazine 13,550 Grant & Contract Receivables 157,692 Interest, Income & Gains 250,592 Other Current Assets 2,938 Long Term Investments 1,510,866 TOTAL REVENUE 2,598,758 Property & Equipment, Net 40,992

EXPENSES TOTAL ASSETS 3,526,004 Scholarships & Fellowships to Students 1,888,867 Scholarships Administration & Student Support 256,656 Liabilities Program Outreach & Selection 157,156 Scholarships Payable 304,554 TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES 2,302,679 A/P & Other Liabilities 39,239

Management & General 146,692 TOTAL LIABILITIES 343,793

Fundraising & Marketing 117,606 Net Assets Beginning of Year 3,150,431

TOTAL EXPENSES 2,566,977 Change in Net Assets Current Period 31,780

Change in Net Assets 31,781 Total Liabilities & Net Assets End of Year 3,526,004

Use of AIGC Funds

Management & Fundraising 10%

Outreach & Selection 6%

Student Services 10%

Undergraduate Scholarships 3%

Graduate Scholarships 71% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

22 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report How AIGC Funds Are Generated

Revenue

Federal Grant 2,052,224 79% Unrestricted Support from Public 101,362 4% Restricted Support from Public 194,580 7% Investment Activity 250,592 10%

TOTAL REVENUE $2,598,758 100%

How AIGC Funds Are Spent

Expenses

Graduate Scholarships 1,824,367 71% Undergraduate Scholarships 64,500 3% & Other Awards Student Services 256,656 10% Outreach & Selection 157,156 6% Management & Fundraising 264,298 10%

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,566,977 100%

Sources of AIGC Funds

10%

79% Federal Grant Investment Activity 7% Restricted Support from Public Unrestricted Support from Public

Financial statements for the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) are extracted from the combined audited statements of AIGC/AIGC Scholars as of June 30, 2011. Audited statements are available upon request.

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 23 AIGC PHOTO GALLERY AIGC Photo Gallery

2011 AIGC Reception during the of Nations. Gathering

Representatives from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Scholarship Advisement Program, (from left) Stephanie Gardner, Twauna Williams, Jo McDaniel and Shauna Williams, accepting their recognition award at the 2011 AIGC Reception during the Gathering of Nations.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians presents YAWA’ Award in Education to AI GC.

Lynn Valbuena, Vice Chairwoman of San Manuel GC Band of Mission Indians,GC, Vivian at the Arviso2010 AIand Sam Deloria, Director of AI Gathering of Nations. Reception during the Melvin Monette, AI GC Director of Fellowships and Special Programs,G raduateand Jemez Head Start Program, Gabriel Bell, Coordinator of Student AIGC Booth at the 2009 Services and Operations, at the 2011 AI Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Reception during the GC Gathering of Nations.

24 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report AIGC Photo Gallery

Sacred Wind donation to AIGC 2010 (from left) Gil Arviso of Sacred Wind, David Mahooty, AIGC Board President and John Bedall of Sacred Wind.

GC Grace Currier staffing the raffle station at the 2010 AI Steven Abbott, AIGCS Outreach Coordinator, Janelle Frederick, Gathering of Nations. Reception during the Trudy Curley and Gabriel Bell, Coordinator of Student Services and Operations, at the 2011 AIGC Reception during the Gathering of Nations.

C Board of Directors, Mark Wilson, Dr. Noley, VP AIG Bridget Neconie and Melvin Monette, Director of Graduate Fellowships and Special Programs, at the 2011 NIEA Convention. Joan Currier, AI at the 2010 NI GC COO, with Adam Beach GA Convention.

AIGC Scholarships, Making a Difference Across the Country 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report | 25 WAYS TO GIVE Ways to Give

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Payroll Deductions: The CFC gives federal employees an opportunity to donate to eligible charities through payroll deduction(s). AIGC is excited to be included in this selection group. If you are a Federal employee and you wish to designate your gift through CFC to AIGC, please select #11514 on your CFC pledge card. Donate Online, by Mail or by Phone: Donating to AIGC is fast and secure. You may donate directly online, download the form from our website and mail in your contributions or phone in your gift, using a credit card (1-800- 628-1920). Giving Through Your Employer or United Way: For your convenience, a gift or pledge to AIGC can be payroll deducted each pay period. Many employers offer a “Matching Gifts” program, which is an easy way to double the size of your gift. Corporate and Event Sponsorships: Corporate and event sponsorships and in-kind donations may be coordinated with the AIGC Development Office, by calling 505-881-4584. Planned Giving: Planned giving or a planned gift is any major gift, made in lifetime or at death, as part of a donor’s overall financial or estate planning. Planned gifts can include cash, appreciated securities or stock, real estate, artwork, partnership interests, personal property, life insurance, a retirement plan, etc. Planned giving makes it easy for donors to support their favorite charity, while minimizing its impact on the donor’s estate. Advertise with AIGC in The American Indian Graduate Magazine: Targeted readership of over 16,000 American Indian and Alaska Native students, graduates, professionals & organizations. All donations and gifts may be tax-deductible.

26 | 2009-2011 AIGC Biennial Report Cost of Higher Education

Tuition & Fees* $18,548 Room & Board* $8,193 Books & Supplies** $1,000 Transportation** $1,000 Other Expenses** $1,800 Total Cost $30,541 *2009-2010 average estimated undergraduate budget for a public four-year out-of-state on-campus student. Source: The College Board, Annual Survey of Colleges **Includes estimates for additional expenses

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