What American Indian Community House does

The American Indian Community House (AICH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1969 by Native American volunteers to serve the urban Native American population in New York City — the largest urban Native population in the United States. AICH delivers a portfolio of community-based programs spanning health and social service referrals (wellbriety circles, mental health, Two-Spirit services, HIV/AIDS support), a Youth and Education Council, the Kevin Tarrant Native/Indigenous Student Scholarship, a seasonal Artists Residency on Governors Island (May–October), an Intertribal Pantry food sovereignty initiative in partnership with Grinding Stone Collective, and community cultural programming. The organization does not sell technology products; its underlying technology footprint is limited to a Neon One CRM used for donor management, membership, event registration, and email communications.\n\nThe organization's operating footprint was reset in 2024 with the opening of a 9,500-square-foot community hub at 234 West 39th Street in Manhattan, supplemented by a seasonal Governors Island site at 15 Nolan Park and a recently acquired upstate New York property for broader programming. AICH is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Executive Director Patricia Tarrant, supported by a small paid leadership team and a volunteer-driven staff structure. Its go-to-market is community-led: it reaches its audience through social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters via Neon CRM, community events, museum partnerships, and word-of-mouth referrals within the NYC Native community.\n\nAICH's revenue model is a mix of tax-deductible individual donations (via credit, debit, ACH, and donor-advised funds), foundation and government grants, and in-kind program partnerships. Historically, AICH received approximately $1 million annually from the Indian Health Service for urban Indian health programs; that funding was terminated in 2017 with only three weeks' notice, eliminating case management, tele-behavioral health, and medical/dental/optical expense assistance. The organization has since rebuilt on a smaller, volunteer-led base and currently relies on diversified but undisclosed-magnitude donations and grants.

Name

American Indian Community House

Legal name

American Indian Community House

Website

https://aich.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The American Indian Community House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 that delivers health referrals, youth programs, scholarships, artist residencies, and food sovereignty services to urban Native Americans in New York City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Community Food Services (62421), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD), Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Government Public Health Grantmaking & Program Offices (HLAJALAA)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Cultural arts programming
• Youth education support
• Food assistance programs
• Native american services

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts donations from individuals, with 100% of donations going to support AICH programs and services. Donors can contribute via credit/debit card, ACH transfer, or donor advised fund (DAFpay).
2. Grants and Government Funding: AICH historically received approximately $1 million annually from Indian Health Service (IHS) for urban Indian health programs until funding was terminated in 2017. The organization applies for various program grants.
3. Food Pantry Partnership: Partnership with Grinding Stone Collective provides food distribution services to the community through the Intertribal Pantry program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AICH delivers a portfolio of community programs for Native Americans in New York City, including the Youth and Education Council, the Artists Residency on Governors Island, the Kevin Tarrant Scholarship, the AICH Food Pantry, the AICH Events Calendar, and Community Health Services. All programs are provided free of charge to community members, with revenue derived from individual donations, foundation grants, and (historically) Indian Health Service funding.

Product overview

The American Indian Community House (AICH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community programs and services for Native Americans in New York City, rather than a technology product company. Its core programs include the Youth and Education Council, Artists Residency on Governors Island, Kevin Tarrant Scholarship, Food Pantry (in partnership with Grinding Stone Collective), Events Calendar, and Community Health Services. These programs collectively address health, social service, cultural, and educational needs of the urban Native community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AICH Youth and Education Council

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 80+ urban Native clients monthly and 150+ families annually before 2017 funding loss
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grinding Stone CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing traditional foodways and ecological knowledge. They operate the Intertribal Pantry program at AICH's new space, providing free Native and Indigenous foods to the community. This partnership is rooted in shared commitment to Indigenous food sovereignty, mutual aid, and community care.
• Language ConservancycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in hosting New York City's first Lakota Language Weekend in 2018, dedicated to improving community health and well-being through the speaking and learning of Lakota language. Language use generates strong sense of connectedness to community and cultural history.
• NYU Center for Latin American and Caribbean StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with AICH and Language Conservancy to kick off New York City's first Lakota Language Weekend at NYU's basement facility.
• Museum of the City of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICH participated in the Germ City: Microbes and the Metropolis exhibition (September 2018 - April 2019), displaying items representing their history and ongoing work in HIV/AIDS response. AICH was given a two-shelf vitrine to showcase their narrative.
• Ma's House on ShinnecockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKris Waymire was an artist in residence at Ma's House on Shinnecock in 2024, representing a network of Indigenous artist spaces.
• First Peoples FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides fellowship programs and grants to Indigenous artists. Multiple AICH-affiliated artists (Anangookwe Wolf, Madeline Easley) have received First Peoples Fund fellowships and awards.
• Vermont Studio CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnangookwe Wolf received residency, grants, and awards through Vermont Studio Center as part of their Native arts career development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• National Indian Education Association: National organization advocating for Native American education equity and culturally based learning. Comparable to AICH's Youth and Education Council and scholarship programming, though focused on policy and systems change rather than direct service delivery.
• American Indian College Fund: National nonprofit providing scholarships and support for Native American students in higher education. Comparable to AICH's Kevin Tarrant Scholarship program and youth education focus, though operating at significantly larger national scale.
• First Nations Development Institute: National Native-led nonprofit that funds and supports economic, food sovereignty, and cultural programs across tribal and urban Native communities. Comparable as a Native-serving funding and capacity-building organization, though operating nationally rather than as a single direct-service site.
• National Urban Indian Families Alliance: National advocacy and support organization for urban Indian families and the programs that serve them. Comparable in focus on urban Native community health and family services, though functions as an umbrella/advocacy body rather than a direct service provider.

Regional players

• Native American Community Services (Buffalo): Nonprofit serving urban and reservation Native populations in western New York with health, youth, and cultural programming. Comparable in service portfolio but operates in a different upstate NY geography than AICH's NYC focus.
• Indigenous Peoples Council: Native-led advocacy and service organization operating in select regions. Comparable mission focus on Indigenous community well-being, though primarily advocacy-oriented and not a New York-based urban Indian service provider.

Direct peers

• American Indian Center (Chicago): One of the oldest urban Indian centers in the US, providing health, social, cultural, and educational services to Native Americans in Chicago. Directly comparable to AICH in mission, service mix, and urban Indian community focus.
• United American Indian Involvement (Los Angeles): Urban Indian health and social services organization serving Native Americans in Los Angeles. Closely comparable to AICH's historical urban Indian health program model, though larger scale and based on the West Coast.
• Seattle Indian Services Commission: Multi-agency urban Indian service coordination body serving Native Americans in the Seattle area. Comparable in providing health and social services referrals to urban Native populations, though structured as a commission.

Emerging players

• First Peoples Fund: Native-led nonprofit providing fellowships, grants, and capacity-building for Indigenous artists and culture bearers. Directly comparable to AICH's artist residency and cultural programming, and an existing AICH partner through its fellowship recipients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aichnyc
• Instagraminstagram.com/aichnyc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-indian-community-house

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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