Akiing 8TH Fire
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 reasonable necessary, incidental, desirable or expedient in the accomplishment of such purpose.
Akiing 8TH Fire at a glance
In short: Akiing 8TH Fire gave $335K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $168K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $335,351
- -34.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $167,676
- -34.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $167,676
- Total assets
- $3,609,729
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Akiing 8TH Fire funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Native Sun Community Power Development ($229K). Together the top 2 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2023) to $515K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native Sun Community Power Development Minneapolis, MN | Transfer of inventory associated wtih 8th fire solar program | $228,694 |
| Giiwedinong Museum and Cultural Center of the North Park Rapids, MN | Transfer of Carnegie Property., Mortgage Refinanced, Debt Relieved | $106,657 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,609,729 | $242,101 | $624,576 | $335,351 | 2 | $121,425 |
| 2024 | $4,250,451 | $1,017,907 | $1,384,645 | $515,000 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $4,807,058 | $6,429,644 | $4,417,865 | $200,000 | 2 | $5,867 |
| 2022 | $2,558,022 | $4,016,574 | $2,564,432 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,042,130 | $1,429,073 | $1,004,907 | $495,479 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $442,673 | $64,000 | $223,716 | — | — | — |
About Akiing 8TH Fire
Based on IRS filings
Akiing 8TH Fire is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ponsford, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $335K. Net investment income was $121K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Akiing 8TH Fire is led by Audrey Thayer, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Audrey Thayer
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aurora Conley
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Skinaway Lawrence
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Frank Bibeau (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Paul Demain (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Martin Curry (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Wiggins (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Winona Laduke (2020–2022) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Akiing 8TH Fire
How much does Akiing 8TH Fire give each year?
Akiing 8TH Fire gave $335K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $515K across 2 grants.
How large is Akiing 8TH Fire?
Akiing 8TH Fire reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $242K.
What is Akiing 8TH Fire?
Akiing 8TH Fire is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ponsford, MN. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Akiing 8TH Fire operate?
Akiing 8TH Fire has awarded grants in Minnesota, Montana.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Akiing 8TH Fire funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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