TO FURTHER THE CULTURALLY AND ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES OF THE ANISHINAABEG. TO DO ANY AND ALL OTHER ACTS, AND EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS AND POWERS WHICH MAY BE REASONABLY NECESSARY, INCIDENTAL, DESIRABLE OR EXPEDIENT IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF SUCH PURPOSE.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
+87.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$100K
About Akiing 8th Fire
Based on IRS filings
Akiing 8th Fire is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CALLAWAY, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,807,058 | $2,558,022 | $1,042,130 |
| Revenue | $6,429,644 | $4,016,574 | $1,429,073 |
| Expenses | $4,417,865 | $2,564,432 | $1,004,907 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,867 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Anishinaabe Agriculture Institute ($100,000), Giiwedinong Museum and Cultural Cen ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANISHINAABE AGRICULTURE INSTITUTE OSAGE, MN | GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
| GIIWEDINONG MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CEN PARK RAPIDS, MN | START UP FUNDING AND GENERAL OPERATING | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK BIBEAU | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN CURREY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AUDREY THAYER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEAN SKINAWAY LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AURORA CONLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE WIGGINS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL DEMAIN | SECRETARYTREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akiing 8th Fire?
Akiing 8th Fire is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CALLAWAY, MN. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Akiing 8th Fire?
As of 2023, Akiing 8th Fire holds $4.8M in total assets with $6.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $200K in 2023.
Where does Akiing 8th Fire operate?
Akiing 8th Fire has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Akiing 8th Fire award?
In 2023, Akiing 8th Fire awarded 2 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $100K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Akiing 8th Fire's EIN?
Akiing 8th Fire's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1587091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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