nipipani is a women-owned financial management firm rooted in cultural humility and technical excellence. Founded by Sherry, an enrolled member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, and Chelsea, a South Asian American, we bring lived experience and genuine mission alignment to every client relationship. We specialize in nonprofits, tribal organizations, artists, and mission-driven small businesses, delivering executive-level financial expertise at accessible prices, with sliding scale options for smaller organizations. Our name reflects our values: nipi (water in Peewaaliataweenki/Miami-Illinois) and pani (water in Bengali), because just as water sustains life, smart financial stewardship sustains mission.

Services include:
    • Bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and monthly financial close
    • Fractional CFO services, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and board reporting
    • Grant research, writing assistance, budget development, monitoring, and funder reporting
    • Form 990 preparation (990-EZ, 990, 990-PF)
    • Indirect cost rate calculations, NICRA negotiation support, and cost allocation plans
    • Financial systems implementation
    • Staff and Board training