International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) is a public charity based in Sacramento, California. It describes itself as a global community of funders—not a funding organization—working to promote Indigenous leadership and rights and to shift philanthropic practices in support of Indigenous Peoples worldwide.
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples at a glance
In short: International Funders for Indigenous Peoples reported $439K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $439,130 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +1078.4% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $3,801,848
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,290,120
- +84.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $31,852
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,819,995
- +108.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
- Contact
Mailing address: 1900 Point West Way 276, Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (415) 580-7982
Website: https://internationalfunders.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Funders for Indigenous Peoples funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
IFIP describes its mission and community as global, with work supporting Indigenous Peoples worldwide. Its stated examples of regional activity include Australia and Asia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $439K (2025). In 2025 it reported $439K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | Grant was to the amy fredeen cultural advancement fund to support cultural awareness in the area. | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,801,848 | $3,290,120 | $2,819,995 | $439,130 | Total only | $31,852 |
| 2024 | $3,346,709 | $1,784,337 | $1,352,761 | $37,266 | Total only | $36,675 |
| 2023 | $2,891,911 | $3,091,674 | $1,379,498 | $10,000 | 1 | $7,228 |
| 2022 | $1,180,017 | $884,259 | $691,314 | — | — | $13 |
| 2021 | $910,298 | $419,978 | $352,827 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $885,561 | $893,932 | $365,930 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $318,717 | $379,307 | $501,199 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
IFIP’s mission is to shift power, mobilize resources, and build partnerships to amplify Indigenous leadership and support the self-determination and rights of Indigenous Peoples, their communities, lands, and territories worldwide.
Its work focuses on influencing funding practices, facilitating peer learning among funders, and raising the profile of Indigenous-led funds. The organization also describes a global conference that fosters dialogue, collaboration, partnerships, and networking among members, philanthropic partners, Indigenous Peoples’ organizations, and nonprofit allies. Its stated regional initiatives include a members’ platform connecting philanthropy and First Nations communities in Australia, and peer learning involving Asia.
IFIP says it is not a funding organization. Its work advocates for direct funding to Indigenous-led initiatives and organizations, but the available information does not identify a grant program or describe kinds of outside applicants it supports.
Grantmaking
Reported grant activity was one grant totaling $10,000 in 2023. No grants were reported in 2024 or 2025. The available information does not identify the 2023 grantee or provide typical grant sizes, an application process, or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alejandra Garduo Martinez and Salote Soqo as co-chairs; Alice Phinizy as treasurer; and Sofia Arroyo as secretary until March 2025. Board members listed are Chelsea Grootveld, Tricia Stevens (until March 2025), Naomi Lanoi, Hester Dillon, Adrian Appo, and Teresa Zapeta.
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples is led by Lourdes Inga, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lourdes Inga
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$107K (2019) → $190K (2025)
Jazmine Rodriguez
Director of Finance & Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$135K (2024) → $135K (2025)
Sofia Arroyo
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Stevens
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Phinizy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandra Garduo Martinez
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Grootveld
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hester Dillon
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Lanoi
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salote Soqo
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrian Appo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Zapeta
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esohe Evbuomwan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Steven Heim (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Suzanne Benally (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Aleman Cunningham (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Manaia King (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Alvin Warren (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Angela Martinez (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Monica Aleman (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Andrea Dobson (2019) — Co-Chair
- Former: Anne Henshaw (2019) — Director
- Former: Yumi Sera (2019) — Co-Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $190K, to Lourdes Inga (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
How much does International Funders for Indigenous Peoples give each year?
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples reported $439K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $37K in grants paid.
How large is International Funders for Indigenous Peoples?
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does International Funders for Indigenous Peoples fund?
IFIP’s mission is to shift power, mobilize resources, and build partnerships to amplify Indigenous leadership and support the self-determination and rights of Indigenous Peoples, their communities, lands, and territories worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Funders for Indigenous Peoples?
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check internationalfunders.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does International Funders for Indigenous Peoples make grants?
IFIP describes its mission and community as global, with work supporting Indigenous Peoples worldwide. Its stated examples of regional activity include Australia and Asia.
What is International Funders for Indigenous Peoples's EIN?
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3217508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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