This organization files Form 990, which has no section for application policy. Its filings cannot say either way.
The latest filing we hold carries no statement about applications. That is not the same as closed: public-charity Form 990s have no field for it, and many foundations leave the section blank.
Grants paid by year
Total assets by year
Where the money went · FY2024
Form 990 splits expenses into program services, management and fundraising. The split is self-reported, and a grantmaker, a research institute and a direct-service nonprofit book the same work differently. A line the return does not carry reads "not available"; it is never counted as zero.
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 990 | $21,543,806 | $12,997,560 | $1,599,840 | $81,250,968 | $57,729,840 |
| FY2023 | 990 | $17,376,454 | $11,119,855 | $1,497,112 | $75,713,795 | $47,553,686 |
| FY2022amended | 990 | $16,321,649 | $8,765,514 | $2,463,256 | $69,656,737 | $38,651,212 |
| FY2021 | 990 | $10,949,190 | $5,265,110 | $2,383,921 | $51,797,177 | $32,988,074 |
| FY2020 | 990 | $6,313,948 | $2,656,217 | $557,418 | $35,451,732 | $24,163,285 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 45% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Arapaho TribeConcho, OK | Not available | $1,633,786 | 2021 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Zephier | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Lea Zeise | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Tobi Maracle | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Samantha Skenandore | BOARD MEMBER |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| NATIVE GOVERNANCE CENTERMINNEAPOLIS, MN |
| OPERATIONS |
| $1,100,000 |
| 2023 |
| NATIVE GOVERNANCE CENTERMINNEAPOLIS, NM | EDUCATION | $1,100,000 | 2024 |
| NATIVE GOVERNANCE CENTERMINNEAPOLIS, MN | CULTURE PROGRAM | $1,000,000 | 2022 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN FISH AND WILDLIFE SOCIETYNORTHGLENN, CO | EDUCATION | $258,348 | 2024 |
| BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCELOWER BRULE, SD | LAND RESTORATION | $150,000 | 2023 |
| University of Arizona TribalTucson, AZ | Education Program | $105,000 | 2021 |
| Montana State University ExtnBozeman, MT | Education Program | $60,000 | 2021 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONATUCSON, AZ | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $48,268 | 2020 |
| University of NevadaHawthorne, NV | Education Program | $45,000 | 2021 |
| Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK | Education Program | $45,000 | 2021 |
| Native Land Trust CouncilTaylorsville, CA | Education Program | $40,000 | 2021 |
| SILVER BULLET PRODUCTIONSSANTA FE, NM | CREATE DOCUMENTARY | $35,000 | 2024 |
| OGLALA SIOUX TRIBEPINE RIDGE, SD | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $30,440 | 2022 |
| SILVER BULLET PRODUCTIONSSANTA FE, NM | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $30,000 | 2022 |
| SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDAHOLLYWOOD, FL | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $30,000 | 2020 |
| ALOHA KUAMO'O AINAKALIUA KONA, HI | CULTURE PROGRAM | $30,000 | 2022 |
| WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITYPULLMAN, WA | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $30,000 | 2020 |
| Washton St Univr-ext-KalisplPullman, WA | Education Program | $30,000 | 2021 |
| Univer of Idaho Ext-Nez PerceMoscow, ID | Education Program | $30,000 | 2021 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYEAST LANSING, MI | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $30,000 | 2020 |
| Wyoming 4-H FoundationLaramie, WY | Education Program | $30,000 | 2021 |
| ROCK CREEK DISTRICT (OF STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE)BULLHEAD, SD | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $29,250 | 2020 |
| TRAVERSE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYTRAVERSE CITY, MI | CULTURE PROGRAM | $25,000 | 2022 |
| SPOKANE TRIBAL NETWORKWELLPINIT, WA | CULTURAL AWARENESS GRANT | $25,000 | 2024 |
| 1.00 |
| $0 |
| Randall Emm | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Philomena Kebec | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | $0 |
| John Sirois | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Gabe Sneezy | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Electa Hare-Redcorn | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Amanda Montoya | BOARD MEMBER | 1.00 | $0 |
| Linnea Jackson | BOARD CHAIR | 1.00 | $0 |
| Cris Stainbrook | PRESIDENT | 40.00 | $154,046 |
| D'Arcy Bordeaux | ACCOUNTANT/HR DIRECTOR | 40.00 | $129,871 |
| Susan Waukon | VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 | $111,712 |
| Bryan Van Stippen | NICC DIRECTOR | 40.00 | $127,700 |
| David Garelick | DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40.00 | $103,519 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990 · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202403129349303740
Form 990 · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022 · amended
Filing id 202331599349301248
Form 990 · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202233199349332283
Form 990 · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202143129349302929
Form 990 · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202041639349300749
Form 990 · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201933089349300643
Form 990 · FY2017 · period ending Dec 31, 2017
Filing id 201813039349300531
Form 990 · FY2016 · period ending Dec 31, 2016
Filing id 201713039349301531
Form 990 · FY2015 · period ending Dec 31, 2015
Filing id 201612639349300431
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