Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums
The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) is a public charity based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Formed in 2009, it supports Indigenous cultural institutions through culturally relevant programming and services and promotes Indigenous cultural sovereignty.
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums at a glance
In short: Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums gave $93K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,707
- -93.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -94.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,541
- +27.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,656
- Total assets
- $4,879,340
- +32.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums
- Contact
Mailing address: 6308 Harden Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-1036
Phone: (405) 401-9657
Website: https://atalm.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Citizen Potawatomi Nation ($23K). Together the top 5 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 208 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The American Rescue Plan program made awards to Native cultural organizations in 29 states. In 2025, ATALM’s grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma (42%), Arizona (24%), Colorado (21%), and Washington (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums gives
- Giving fell 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2025) to $2.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen Potawatomi Nation Shawnee, OK | Digital Inclusion Lab Development | $23,000 |
| Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Fountain Hills, AZ | Digital Inclusion Lab Development | $22,014 |
| Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Towaoc, CO | Digital Inclusion Lab Development | $19,656 |
| Quapaw Nation Business Committee Strang, OK | Digital Inclusion Lab Development | $16,018 |
| Confederated Tribes and Bands of th Toppenish, WA | Digital Inclusion Lab Development | $12,019 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant totals shown are reported for each filing year; the 2025 filing lists five grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,879,340 | $2,624,180 | $1,402,664 | $92,707 | 5 | $169,299 |
| 2024 | $3,670,787 | $3,119,280 | $2,273,889 | $1,322,971 | 91 | $132,888 |
| 2023 | $2,831,290 | $4,203,965 | $2,875,123 | $1,962,799 | 84 | $31,408 |
| 2022 | $1,525,994 | $911,692 | $804,052 | $356,021 | 28 | — |
| 2021 | $1,383,803 | $462,941 | $301,751 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ATALM’s stated mission is to support the work of Indigenous cultural institutions, provide culturally relevant programming and services, and promote Indigenous cultural sovereignty. Its programs include professional development and training for staff of Indigenous archives, libraries, and museums; support for Native artists and culture bearers; oral history work; return of culturally significant material to Native communities; and digital inclusion and broadband infrastructure in Native communities.
ATALM has regranted funds to Native cultural organizations and institutions. Its American Rescue Plan program supported organizations undertaking community-driven work such as digitization, language revitalization, and cultural exhibitions. In 2025, its listed grants supported Digital Inclusion Lab Development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ATALM reported five grants totaling $92,707. The grants ranged from $12,019 to $23,000, with a median of $19,656. All five listed grants had the purpose “Digital Inclusion Lab Development.” The largest awards were $23,000 to Citizen Potawatomi Nation in Shawnee, Oklahoma; $22,014 to Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in Fountain Hills, Arizona; and $19,656 to Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in Towaoc, Colorado.
ATALM’s earlier American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Native Cultural Institutions program provided $3.71 million for 118 grant awards across 29 states, with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The program’s independent evaluation describes regranting as a way to provide resources to Native cultural institutions and strengthen grant-writing and organizational capacity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Walter Echo-Hawk as Board Chair; B Susan Feller as President & CEO; Samonia Byford as Treasurer; and Leticia Chambers, Kevin Gover, and W Richard West Jr as Board Members.
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums is led by B Susan Feller, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
B Susan Feller
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Walter Echo-Hawk
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Gover
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samonia Byford
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leticia Chambers
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
W Richard West Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Richard West (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Feller (2021–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Walter Echo Hawk (2021–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Jim Enote (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $130K, to B Susan Feller (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums
How much does Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums give each year?
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums gave $93K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 91 grants.
What is Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums's typical grant size?
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums's median grant in 2025 was $19,656, and its average grant was $18,541, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums give grants?
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums's top state is Oklahoma, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (24%) and Colorado (21%).
Does Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Digital Inclusion Lab Development" (5 grants).
Who are Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums's largest grantees?
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums's largest 2025 grantees include Citizen Potawatomi Nation ($23,000), Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation ($22,014) and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe ($19,656), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums?
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums fund?
ATALM’s stated mission is to support the work of Indigenous cultural institutions, provide culturally relevant programming and services, and promote Indigenous cultural sovereignty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums?
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check atalm.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums's EIN?
Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3853278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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