OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD POWER FOR NATIVE PEOPLES BY AMPLIFYING CONTEMPORARY NATIVE VOICES, STORIES, AND ISSUES TO ADVANCE JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND SELF-DETERMINATION. WE UTILIZE RESEARCH, NARRATIVE AND CULTURE CHANGE STRATEGIES, MOVEMENT-BUILDING, AND ORGANIZING TO DISRUPT THE INVISIBILITY OF NATIVE PEOPLES, RE-EDUCATE AMERICANS, AND MOBILIZE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR KEY NATIVE ISSUES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.9M
+531.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+1812.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$96K
+856.4% YoY
About Illuminative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Illuminative Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $1.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,919,194 | $2,047,532 |
| Revenue | $20,797,201 | $2,126,490 |
| Expenses | $11,562,693 | $103,260 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Illuminative Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Psfflp Llc ($750,000), Youth Forward ($108,675), Indij Public Media ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MEZTLI PROJECTS EAST LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| RIOS TO RIVERS ASPEN, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $21,500 |
| CALIFORNIA CONSORTIUM FOR URBAN INDIAN HEALTH INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| YOUTH FORWARD SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $108,675 |
| INDIJ PUBLIC MEDIA PHOENIX, AZ | MEDIA PROJECT | $100,000 |
| HARNESS COMMUNITY WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | NATIVES VOTE PROJECT | $75,000 |
| ARIZONA NATIVE VOTE PHOENIX, AZ | NATIVES VOTE PROJECT | $75,000 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE MINNEAPOLIS, MN | NATIVES VOTE PROJECT | $75,000 |
| NATIVESOUTDOORS PBC TUCSON, AZ | NATIVES VOTE PROJECT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY COOK MACARRO | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARY KATHRYN NAGLE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| WAYNE DUCHENEAUX | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BIRD RUNNING WATER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHY BAIRD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL ECHO HAWK | CEO | 40 | $264,152 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $259,377 |
| ANGEL CHARLEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $208,684 |
| COLLIN CZILLI | COO | 40 | $146,695 |
| JENNIFER VAN DER HEIDE ESCOBAR | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $145,302 |
| MAJEL PETERS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF NPI | 40 | $125,511 |
| FAYE BROWN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $121,487 |
| LASHAY WESLEY | DIRECTOR OF COMMS/STORYTELLING | 40 | $104,100 |
| SHAYNA GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $103,639 |
| EMI AGUILAR | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND ACTION | 40 | $101,110 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illuminative Inc?
Illuminative Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $12.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Illuminative Inc?
As of 2024, Illuminative Inc holds $12.9M in total assets with $20.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does Illuminative Inc operate?
Illuminative Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Illuminative Inc award?
In 2024, Illuminative Inc awarded 16 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $96K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Illuminative Inc's EIN?
Illuminative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1975377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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