Native American Rights Fund Inc
THE NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND HOLDS GOVERNMENTS ACCOUNTABLE. WE FIGHT TO PROTECT NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS, RESOURCES, AND LIFEWAYS THROUGH LITIGATION, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND LEGAL EXPERTISE. AS ESTABLISHED BY NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND'S (NARF) FIRST BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRIORITIES THAT GUIDE NARF IN ITS MISSIONS STILL CONTINUE TO LEAD NARF TODAY: (1) THE PRESERVATION OF TRIBAL EXISTENCE; (2) THE PROTECTION OF TRIBAL NATURAL RESOURCES; (3) THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS; (4) THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF GOVERNMENTS TO NATIVE AMERICANS; AND (5) THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIAN LAW AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT INDIAN RIGHTS, LAWS AND ISSUES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$84.1M
+17.9% YoY
Revenue
$24.6M
+29.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$2.6M
+1321.4% YoY
Expenses
$20.5M
+9.3% YoY
About Native American Rights Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Native American Rights Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $84.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $84,115,280 | $71,353,158 | $64,723,035 |
| Revenue | $24,586,140 | $18,937,073 | $17,548,546 |
| Expenses | $20,491,212 | $18,740,140 | $14,577,623 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,611,267 | $183,705 | $1,833,235 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH KAHN | VICE-CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| LACEY HORN | CHAIRWOMAN | 1 | — |
| CAMILLE KALAMA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GAYLA HOSETH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEOFFREY BLACKWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMIE AZURE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI STINSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LOUIE UNGARO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PETOSKEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA CROOKS-STRATTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REBECCA MILES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RHONDA PITKA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT MIGUEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE BRYAN | BOARD MEMBER - END 5/3/2024 | 1 | — |
| DONALD RAGONA | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | 40 | $190,025 |
| JOHN ECHOHAWK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $293,898 |
| MATTHEW CAMPBELL | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $254,728 |
| MICHAEL KENNEDY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $202,447 |
| SARAH TRUJILLO PALACIOS | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 40 | $143,532 |
| BRETT SHELTON | ATTORNEY | 40 | $256,985 |
| DAVID GOVER | ATTORNEY | 40 | $244,022 |
| KIM GOTTSCHALK | ATTORNEY | 40 | $256,526 |
| MELODY MCCOY | ATTORNEY | 40 | $244,258 |
| SUSAN NOE | ATTORNEY | 40 | $258,337 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Native American Rights Fund Inc?
Native American Rights Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $84.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Native American Rights Fund Inc?
As of 2024, Native American Rights Fund Inc holds $84.1M in total assets with $24.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Native American Rights Fund Inc operate?
Native American Rights Fund Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Texas.
What is Native American Rights Fund Inc's EIN?
Native American Rights Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0611876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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