National Congress of American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) is the oldest, largest, and most representative organization advocating for the rights and well-being of Tribal Nations in the United States. Founded in 1944, NCAI operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 1516 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20005-1910. The organization functions as the unified voice for Tribal Nations, working to protect sovereignty, secure traditional laws and ways of life, and promote the rightful place of tribes within the family of American governments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.6M
-20.5% YoY
Revenue
$13.2M
+45.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$44K
-57.0% YoY
Expenses
$12.2M
+19.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
NCAI's mission encompasses four core objectives:
- Protect and enhance treaty and sovereign rights
- Secure traditional laws, cultures, and ways of life for descendants
- Promote a common understanding of the rightful place of tribes in the family of American governments
- Improve the quality of life for Native communities and peoples
The organization drives systemic change through education, advocacy, environmental initiatives, and youth programs. NCAI's work is rooted in Indigenous traditions and guided by the priorities of Tribal Nations, with a focus on equipping Tribal leaders and Native communities with tools, knowledge, and resources to address pressing challenges and build sustainable futures.
Primary program areas include:
- Prevention support for reducing obesity and type 2 diabetes onset among American Indian/Alaska Native youth
- Support for Indian tribes through direct awards, training, technical assistance, and victim services
- General operating support for institutional strengthening
- Tribal civics education initiatives
- Education for Native researchers
Grantmaking
NCAI operates as both a grantee and grantmaker. The organization has received grants from major foundations including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Revenue: $13.2 million
- Expenses: $12.2 million
- Total Assets: $11.6 million
- Total Liabilities: $6.79 million
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $9,076,259
- Total Expenses: $10,188,135
- Total Assets: $14,640,346
2022 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $9,744,341
- Expenses: $10,964,197
- Assets: $18,110,882
2021 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $10,230,979
- Expenses: $11,765,633
- Assets: $22,096,750
The organization employs approximately 49 staff members and maintains tax-exempt status since March 1960 (EIN: 53-6017907).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,637,859 | $14,640,346 | $18,110,882 |
| Revenue | $13,169,834 | $9,076,259 | $9,744,341 |
| Expenses | $12,211,613 | $10,188,135 | $10,964,197 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $44,133 | $102,541 | $16,189 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key leadership includes:
- Fawn Sharp: President
- Jacob Olsufka: Chief Financial Officer
- Aleksandra Allie Myga: Comptroller
- Greg Masten: President of NCAI Foundation
- Benjamin Gray: Policy Lead
- Reggie Tupponce: Vice President, Southeast Region
- Larry Wright: Director
- Josh Williams: Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIAN WEEDEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| DAVID WOERZ | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| LAWRENCE WRIGHT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $290,012 |
| MARK MACARRO | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| NICKOLAUS LEWIS | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JACOB OLSUFKA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $193,854 |
| GEOFFERY BLACKWELL | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL | 1 | $254,533 |
| GREGORY MASTEN | FOUNDATION PRESIDENT | 40 | $329,945 |
| JENNIFER KNICKERBOCKER | FOUNDATION VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $151,702 |
| JOSHUA WILLIAMS | CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $130,541 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
NCAI announced an investment from Lumina Foundation to support its Tribal Civics Education Initiative and Education for Native Researchers
National Congress of American Indians Announces Investment from Lumina FoundationNCAI announced the appointment of Greg Masten as President of NCAI Foundation
National Congress of American Indians Announces Greg Masten as PresidentNCAI launched a new foundation on National Philanthropy Day, marking an expansion of its philanthropic capacity
National Congress of American Indians Announces Investment from Lumina FoundationThe NCAI Foundation completed its first year of operations, focusing on partnership, sovereignty, and impact
Celebrating the First Year of the NCAI Foundation: Lessons in Partnership,Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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