National Indian Health Board
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is a public charity based in Washington, DC, established in 1972. It describes itself as the united voice of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and works to advance health equity, Tribal sovereignty, and health and well-being in Indian Country.
National Indian Health Board at a glance
In short: National Indian Health Board gave $1.8M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), top state California. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,827,465
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,916
- +40.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $8,758,222
- -21.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (13 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Indian Health Board
- How to Apply
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For the Hear Her opportunity, completed applications were to be submitted with “2025 Hear Her Campaign Application” in the subject line.
- Review Cycle
- The eCR opportunity’s deadline was January 24, 2025.
- Deadline
- The eCR opportunity’s deadline was January 24, 2025.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 F Street Nw 600, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 507-4070
Website: https://nihb.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Indian Health Board funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tule River Health Center Inc ($350K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 171 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NIHB describes its work as serving Indian Country and federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, led by California (26%), Arizona (15%), South Dakota (10%), Wisconsin (10%), and North Dakota (8%). Listed 2024 recipients also included organizations in Alaska, Louisiana, Nebraska, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Indian Health Board open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 30 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $59K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $933K (2022) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tule River Health Center Inc Porterville, CA | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $350,000 |
| Ho-Chunk Nation 1 Black River Falls, WI | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $176,500 |
| Great Plains Tribal Leader's Health Board Rapid City, SD | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $175,000 |
| Salt River Pima-Maricopa Scottsdale, AZ | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $166,000 |
| Turtle Mountain Band Chippewa Indians Belcourt, ND | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $150,000 |
| Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Marksville, LA | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $116,500 |
| Sonoma County Indian Health Project Santa Rosa, CA | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $95,000 |
| Ponca Tribe of Nebraska-1 (Deleted) Niobrara, NE | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $75,000 |
| Suquamish Indian Tribe (1) Suquamish, WA | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $60,000 |
| Dot Lake Village Fairbanks, AK | To forward the mission of promoting reliable and affordable insurance for native americans | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,758,222 | $10,358,971 | $12,013,354 | $1,827,465 | 30 | $263,588 |
| 2023 | $11,085,626 | $11,773,074 | $12,321,859 | $2,204,185 | 51 | $102,770 |
| 2022 | $7,915,327 | $11,739,081 | $7,829,734 | $933,005 | 25 | — |
| 2021 | $4,076,098 | $6,827,428 | $6,089,015 | $1,019,926 | 10 | $4 |
| 2020 | $3,053,766 | $6,058,633 | $5,297,862 | $996,795 | 55 | $184 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NIHB’s mission is to advocate as the united voice of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, reinforce Tribal sovereignty, strengthen Tribal health systems, secure resources, and build capacity to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for Native people.
Its activities include public health policy and programs; regulatory analysis and congressional relations; environmental health; and support for Tribal Advisory Committees. The organization describes its public health work as including capacity building and technical assistance for Tribes and Tribal organizations, alongside education, research capacity, outreach, program development, and service delivery.
Examples of organizations receiving NIHB grants in 2024 include Tribal health and community health organizations. Sonoma County Indian Health Project described its mission as maintaining a comprehensive health care system serving the needs and traditional values of its American Indian community. Norton Sound Health Corporation said its mission is to provide quality health services and promote wellness within its people and environment. United Indian Health Services described its mission as working with clients and community to achieve wellness through health care reflecting the traditional values of its American Indian community. Alaska Native Health Board described its mission as promoting the spiritual, physical, mental, social, and cultural well-being and pride of Alaska Native people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NIHB reported 30 grants totaling $1,827,465. Grant amounts ranged from $5,233 to $350,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest awards included $350,000 to Tule River Health Center, $176,500 to Ho-Chunk Nation 1, $175,000 to Great Plains Tribal Leader’s Health Board, $166,000 to Salt River Pima-Maricopa, and $150,000 to Turtle Mountain Band Chippewa Indians. The stated purpose for these awards was to promote reliable and affordable insurance for Native Americans.
NIHB also announced a 2025 Hear Her Campaign funding opportunity for Tribes and Tribal-serving organizations to develop local communications materials and campaigns promoting maternal health and awareness of warning signs. The available description does not state an award amount or deadline. An electronic case reporting opportunity announced in January 2025 offered $200,000 for direct eCR connection implementation or $75,000 for strengthening partnerships for eCR data exchange; its application deadline was January 24, 2025.
NIHB states that grants are made under contractual agreements specifying deliverables and objectives. Grantees must provide periodic progress reports and a final report within the time specified in the agreement. NIHB’s funding-opportunities page says it has no open opportunities at present and invites readers to check for future opportunities or sign up for notifications.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on NIHB’s 2024 filing were William Smith, chairperson; Aaron Hines, vice chairperson; Jacqueline Platero, secretary; Samuel Moose, treasurer; and directors Lee Spoonhunter, Reno Franklin, Beverly Cook, Buu Nygren, Marty Wafford, and Pamela Benavidez.
National Indian Health Board is led by Anthony C. Locklear II, Interim Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 6 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony C. Locklear II
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Federal Relations Director → Interim Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $207K (2024)
William Smith
Chairperson
Acting Chairperson → Chairperson, 2021
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Ruffer
Tribal Health Data Project Director
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $138K (2024)
Caitrin McCarron Shuy
Government Relations Director
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$209K (2023) → $205K (2024)
Mario Marsans
Director of Events
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Tracey Smith
Grants Director
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Beverly Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Wafford
Director
Director at Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Buu Nygren
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Alkire
Director at Large
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Spoonhunter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Benavidez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reno Franklin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ned Johnson
Vice President, Communications & Engagements
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$147K (2024)
Jacqueline Platero
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Moose
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Hines
Vice Chairperson
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Stacy Bohlen (2020–2024) — Chief Executive Officer · Filing note: Thru 82024
- Former: Jamie Gomez (2022–2024) — Chief Operating Officer · Filing note: Thru 53124
- Former: Diane Roberts (2023–2024) — Operations Director · Filing note: Thru 8524
- Former: Amber Torres (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Nez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Elgin (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nickolaus Lewis (2020–2023) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Sandra Ortega (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Timothy Davis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Victoria Kitcheyan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nathan T. Billy (2022–2023) — Behavioral Health Programs Director
- Former: Brett Weber (2023) — Environmental Health Director
- Former: Tyler Scribner (2023) — Budget & Appropriations Director
- Former: Tyler M. Dougherty (2021–2022) — Grants & Programs Compliance Director
- Former: Ahniwake Rose (2022) — Public Health Policy & Programs Director
- Former: Elizabeth A. Kearney (2022) — Human Resources Director
- Former: Issac M. Mintz (2020–2021) — CFO
- Former: Kathryn A. Joseph (2020–2021) — Deputy Director
- Former: Sam Moose (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Carolyn Hornbuckle (2021) — COO
- Former: Christopher Chavis (2021) — Policy Center Director
- Former: Carolyn Angus-Hornbuckle (2020) — Chief Operating Officer & Policy Director
- Former: Donnie Garcia (2020) — Director
- Former: Edward J. Fox (2020) — Director of Tribal Data Project
- Former: Kaci Wallette (2020) — Director
- Former: Larry Wright Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Foley (2020) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Shervin Aazami (2020) — Director of Congressional Relations
- Former: Walt Hollow MD (2020) — Member Ex-Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $210K, to Stacy Bohlen Thru 82024 (Chief Executive Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Indian Health Board
How much does National Indian Health Board give each year?
National Indian Health Board gave $1.8M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 51 grants.
What is National Indian Health Board's typical grant size?
National Indian Health Board's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $60,916, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Indian Health Board that year got $63K on average.
Where does National Indian Health Board give grants?
National Indian Health Board's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (15%) and South Dakota (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Niobrara, NE (2 grants).
Does National Indian Health Board give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on National Indian Health Board's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are National Indian Health Board's largest grantees?
National Indian Health Board's largest 2024 grantees include Tule River Health Center Inc ($350,000), Ho-Chunk Nation 1 ($176,500) and Great Plains Tribal Leader's Health Board ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Indian Health Board?
National Indian Health Board reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.4M.
What does National Indian Health Board fund?
NIHB’s mission is to advocate as the united voice of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, reinforce Tribal sovereignty, strengthen Tribal health systems, secure resources, and build capacity to achieve the highest level of health and well-being for Native people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Indian Health Board?
For the Hear Her opportunity, completed applications were to be submitted with “2025 Hear Her Campaign Application” in the subject line. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Indian Health Board's EIN?
National Indian Health Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7226316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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