American Indian Community Council

What American Indian Community Council does

American Indian Community Council (AICC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1998 and headquartered in Los Angeles County, California, with a mailing address in Monrovia. It functions as a centralized resource hub for the American Indian and Alaska Native community of Los Angeles County — the largest urban Native American population in the United States per the 2010 Census. AICC delivers its impact through the LA ICWA Task Force (supporting Native children and families in foster care), the annual ICWA Christmas Toy & Gift Drive (in its 12th year as of 2026, serving over 100 Native foster youth across LA and Orange Counties), the Red Pages Community Resource Guide (a community-driven directory developed with UAII), monthly virtual Zoom meetings featuring Native knowledge keepers, a Native Youth Self-Empowerment Talking Circle, culturally-grounded financial education classes, and a wipes/diapers giveaway program. It has no proprietary technology platform; outreach is conducted through a GoDaddy-hosted website, Facebook, Instagram, and email.

AICC's revenue model is purely philanthropic: tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations (accepted via Zelle and mailed checks) and grants, including a CALMHSA Mini Grant received in Spring 2019 for cultural awareness and mental health programs. The organization maintains a lean operating model with 11-50 employees and a volunteer-driven Board of Directors led by President Roberta Javier (former 12-year DCFS American Indian Unit staffer), Vice-President Laura Escobar (Muscogee Nation), Secretary Rachel Fernandez (Akimael O'odham), and Board Member David Montoya (UCLA Federal Indian Law-trained tribal attorney). Strategic partnerships underscore AICC's go-to-market: United American Indian Involvement (UAII), LA County DCFS American Indian Unit, Indian Health Services, the Episcopal Church of Echo Park, Child Protective Services, SEIU District 721's Native American Caucus, and the American Indian Counseling Center.

Name

American Indian Community Council

Legal name

American Indian Community Council, Inc.

Website

https://aiccla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Indian Community Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1998 that serves as a centralized resource hub for the Los Angeles County American Indian and Alaska Native community, delivering the ICWA Task Force, annual Toy Drive, Red Pages directory, and cultural programs through donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Community resource services
• Native American advocacy
• ICWA child welfare support
• Nonprofit community programs
• Cultural wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrovia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting Native American community programs. Accepts online donations via Zelle and mailed checks.
2. Grants: Received CALMHSA mini Grant in Spring 2019 to provide cultural awareness programs in collaboration with DCFS-AIU, UAII, and American Indian Counseling Center.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

American Indian Community Council (AICC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers community programs and resources to the American Indian/Alaska Native community in Los Angeles County. Its core offerings include the Los Angeles ICWA Task Force, the annual ICWA Christmas Toy & Gift Drive for Native foster youth, the Red Pages Community Resource Guide, monthly virtual community meetings featuring Native cultural knowledge keepers, Native Youth Self-Empowerment Talking Circles, financial education classes, and a wipes and diapers giveaway. Services are delivered free of charge and funded through donations and grants.

Product overview

The American Indian Community Council (AICC) operates as a non-profit hub providing community services and programs to the Los Angeles County Native American community rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include the ICWA Task Force of Los Angeles (supporting Native children in foster care), the annual ICWA Christmas Toy & Gift Drive, the Red Pages Community Resource Guide (a community directory developed with UAII), virtual Monthly Meetings featuring Native cultural topics, Native Youth Self-Empowerment Talking Circles, and Financial Education Services. The organization does not offer a technology product platform or SaaS solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICWA Task Force of Los Angeles Umbrella program supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) mission, providing annually donated equipment, toys, necessity items, books, and school supplies to Native children and families in foster care across Southern California.
• ICWA Christmas Toy & Gift Drive Annual holiday gift drive fulfilling Christmas wishes for Native children in foster care in partnership with DCFS, CPS, United American Indian Involvement, and SEIU District 721's Native American Caucus. Serves over 100 Native foster youth across Los Angeles and Orange Counties annually.
• Red Pages Community Resource Guide Community-driven directory listing Native-owned businesses, cultural experts, and important contacts, developed by AICC in partnership with United American Indian Involvement (UAII) and published in annual editions.
• Monthly Community Meetings Virtual community gatherings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (6:00-8:00 PM) featuring knowledge keepers of Native history, medicine, education, science, art, and other topics for the LA County Native American community.
• Native Youth Self-Empowerment Talking Circle A program providing Native youth with a supportive space for self-empowerment through structured dialogue and cultural connection.
• Financial Education Services Annual financial education class delivered with a cultural perspective to enhance youth's financial knowledge for real-life application.
• Wipes and Diapers Giveaway

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 Native foster youth served per year through ICWA Toy Drive
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• United American Indian Involvement (UAII)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven Generations of UAII has served the Native American community of Los Angeles for over 40 years. AICC collaborates with UAII on community programs, the Red Pages Community Resource Guide (New Edition 2026), and various community events. UAII is a key partner in providing services to Native families.
• Indian Health Services (IHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICC collaborates with Indian Health Services to promote health and wellness in the Native American community through health fairs and wellness programs.
• The Episcopal Church of Echo ParkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICC collaborates with The Episcopal Church of Echo Park for community events and programs supporting the Native community.
• Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) - American Indian UnitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2014, AICC has partnered with DCFS American Indian Unit for the annual ICWA Christmas Toy & Gift Drive, providing holiday wishes, school supplies, and essential items for Native children in out-of-home care for over 8 years.
• Child Protective Services (CPS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICC partners with CPS as part of the ICWA Task Force to support Native children and families involved in child welfare cases.
• Native American Caucus of Service Employees International Union District 721majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICC partners with the SEIU District 721 Native American Caucus on the ICWA Christmas Toy & Gift Drive for Native children in foster care.
• American Indian Counseling CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICC collaborated with the American Indian Counseling Center on mental health and cultural awareness programs funded by the CALMHSA mini Grant.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB): CRIHB is a statewide network of tribal health programs serving rural Native American communities in California. Comparable mission in Native health and community services, but focused on rural rather than urban populations.
• Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health: RSBCIH provides health and community services to Native Americans in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Comparable mission and program mix, but serves a different Southern California geography.

Direct peers

• Southern California Indian Center: Southern California Indian Center provides social services, culturally relevant programming, and resource navigation to Native Americans in the LA region. Strong geographic and mission overlap with AICC.
• National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA): NICWA is the leading national organization dedicated to ICWA compliance and Native child welfare advocacy. AICC's LA ICWA Task Force operates a localized version of NICWA's mission, with directly comparable regulatory focus.
• California Indian Legal Services: California Indian Legal Services provides free legal aid to Native American tribes and individuals across California, including ICWA-related counsel. Comparable focus on Native community advocacy, with a state-wide legal service scope.
• Tiyya Foundation: Tiyya Foundation is an Indigenous-led nonprofit serving Native American families and refugees in Southern California with cultural, educational, and social programs. Directly comparable community-services mission in the same LA-area geography.
• American Indian Counseling Center: American Indian Counseling Center delivers mental health and cultural services to Native Americans in LA County and was a documented collaborator on AICC's CALMHSA cultural awareness grant. Highly comparable mission and target population.
• United American Indian Involvement (UAII): UAII is a Native American health and human services nonprofit serving LA for over 40 years. AICC's documented mutual partner and collaborator on the Red Pages and CALMHSA programs, making it the closest mission and geography peer.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Health Service (IHS): IHS is the federal agency providing health services to Native Americans. AICC is a documented partner for health and wellness fairs. Much larger scale and federal government positioning, but overlapping health-program focus.
• Native American Rights Fund (NARF): NARF is the largest national Native American legal advocacy organization, with substantial ICWA and tribal sovereignty work. Overlapping mission on Native advocacy and ICWA, but operates at national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/americanindiancommunitycouncil
• Instagraminstagram.com/aiccla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-indian-community-council

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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