Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network
To assist ojibwe language programs, to communicate and collaborate, to collectively address common needs such as professional and linguistic development, organization and distribution of materials, assessments, and recruitment of staff and students.
Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network at a glance
In short: Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network gave $50K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,065,555
- -5.4% 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 Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bdote Learning Center ($25K). Together the top 2 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bdote Learning Center Minneapolis, MN | Miin Wiidanokiinding 2025 Grant | $25,000 |
| Alliance of Early Childhood Professionals Minneapolis, MN | Miin Wiidanokiinding 2025 Grant | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,065,555 | $496,461 | $898,931 | $50,000 | 2 | $39,138 |
| 2024 | $7,468,344 | $7,615,719 | $403,586 | — | — | $3,026 |
| 2023 | $247,233 | $131,164 | $207,178 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $327,048 | $350,000 | $31,113 | — | — | — |
About Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network
Based on IRS filings
Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Hermantown, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network is led by Dustin Burnette, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dustin Burnette
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $131K (2025)
Miigis Gonzalez
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Jennings
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Nayquonabe Jr Left During
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Boyd
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sullivan
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Howes
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joe Nayquonabe Jr. (2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph Nayquanabe (2022–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $131K, to Dustin Burnette (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network
How much does Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network give each year?
Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network gave $50K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network?
Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $496K.
What is Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network?
Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Hermantown, MN. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network operate?
Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network's EIN?
Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3561796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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