Native Americans in Philanthropy
Native Americans in Philanthropy is a Native-led public charity based in Washington, DC. It advocates, educates, convenes, and innovates to increase philanthropic investment in Native communities and transform philanthropy’s relationship with Indigenous communities.
Key facts about Native Americans in Philanthropy
In short: Native Americans in Philanthropy gave $4.4M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $246K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 56-1849598
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,434,729
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- Average grant
- $246,374
- Median grant
- $50,001
- Total assets
- $21,404,578
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grant)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$21.4M
+12.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+76.8% YoY
Grant Count
18
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$246K
-41.1% YoY
How Native Americans in Philanthropy gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to dramatically increase philanthropic investments in Native communities and transform the philanthropic sector’s relationship with Indigenous communities. Its vision is for thriving and self-determined Native communities and Nations. It describes its guiding values as the Five Rs of Indigenous Philanthropy: Respect, Reciprocity, Responsibility, Relationships, and Redistribution.
Its programs include the Tribal Nations Initiative, which works to connect philanthropic investment, technical assistance, and federal coordination with Tribal priorities, including conservation and climate projects. Other work includes Native Youth Grantmakers, the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund, research and data, funder education, and support for Native philanthropic professionals.
In the 2025 filing, the organization described its grants as supporting expertise and program services related to its mission, as well as regranting to partner nonprofits to build field capacity. Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation works with partners on conservation solutions; United South and Eastern Tribes’ Sovereign Protection Fund promotes social welfare and strengthens Indian sovereignty and rights protection; and the Bering Sea Elders Group works to protect traditional ways of life and marine resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Native Americans in Philanthropy reported 18 grants totaling $4,434,729. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $2,191,850, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $2,191,850 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for climate and conservation, and $962,500 to The Nature Conservancy to support the movement of buffalo back to Tribal lands. Other grants included $300,000 to United South and Eastern Tribes for its Tribal Infrastructure Development Program; $200,000 to the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe for conservation and climate funding related to mining; and $200,000 to the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council for resources and capacity to support consultation and review of potential mining projects. The filing also listed $100,000 to the Chilkat Indian Village for similar consultation and review capacity, and $100,000 to the San Carlos Apache Tribe to support work protecting its people and ancestral lands from mining impacts.
Native Voices Rising is a collaborative grantmaking initiative led by Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation. Its 2024 cycle is a past cycle. The initiative reports more than $12.5 million distributed since 2012 to more than 235 Native-led grassroots organizations. Its stated focus areas include environmental and climate justice, health and healing, civic and voter engagement, youth and intergenerational work, and other critical issues facing Indigenous communities.
The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund’s 2026 cycle offered $1.65 million across three award tiers—$25,000, $65,000, and $100,000—for Native-led and Native-serving organizations, collectives, Tribal Nations and affiliated entities, and qualifying fiscally sponsored projects. The awards are one-time, flexible grants for a 12-month period, with decisions made by youth ages 14–24. Applications closed July 14, 2026.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Native Americans in Philanthropy
Indigenous Tomorrows Fund
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Amount
$30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Native Voices Rising
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grant
Listed byNative Americans in Philanthropy
Amount
$250 - $5,000
Deadline
December 31, 2026
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes Native Voices Rising as serving Indigenous communities across the United States, and the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund’s 2026 cycle invited eligible applicants across the United States and its territories. The 2025 filing shows grants to recipients in multiple states, with 51% of grant dollars going to recipients in DC, 22% in Virginia, 9% in Alaska, 7% in Tennessee, and 5% in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2022) to $4.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 34 (26%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Climate and Conservation. | $2,191,850 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlingrton, VA | To support movement of buffalo back to Tribal lands. | $962,500 |
| United South and Eastern Tribes Nashville, TN | Education - Tribal Infrastructure Development Program. | $300,000 |
| Fort Mcdermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe of Nevada Mcdermitt, NV | Conservation and Climate Funding for Mining. | $200,000 |
| Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council Anchorage, AK | Support of resources and capacity needs that support consultation and review of potential mining projects. | $200,000 |
| Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan) Haines, AK | Support of resources and capacity needs that support consultation and review of potential mining projects. | $100,000 |
| Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Sequim, WA | Management of Dungeness and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuges. | $100,000 |
| San Carlos Apache Tribe V00523 San Carlos, AZ | Support of the San Carlos Apache Tribe's work to protect its people and ancestral lands from the impacts of mining projects. | $100,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators V00517 Washington, DC | Support joint work to ensure best practices for Tribal communities. | $50,001 |
| ACSPI-Tribal Government of St Paul Island Anchorage, AK | Support of co-management of the marine ecosystem in the Bering Sea region. | $50,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,404,578 | $14,041,600 | $11,674,251 | $4,434,729 | 18 |
| 2024 | $19,024,417 | $13,762,037 | $9,233,562 | $2,508,654 | 6 |
| 2023 | $14,738,132 | $13,666,990 | $8,080,261 | $2,640,020 | 6 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,404,578 | $19,024,417 | $14,738,132 |
| Revenue | $14,041,600 | $13,762,037 | $13,666,990 |
| Expenses | $11,674,251 | $9,233,562 | $8,080,261 |
| Net Investment Income | $172,556 | $43,830 | $28,018 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing listed Erik Stegman as Chief Executive Officer/Secretary; Eileen Briggs as Chair; Tashina Banks Rama as Vice Chair; and Emily Edenshaw as Treasurer. It listed Tony Johnson, Cynthia Mueller, Michael Painter, Theresa Sheldon, Zeke Smith, and Jennifer Vickers as directors.
Native Americans in Philanthropy is led by Erik Stegman, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erik Stegman
Chief Executive Officer & Secretary
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2021) → $252K (2025)
Roseanne Maria David
Chief of Staff to the CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Eileen Briggs
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Derek Woody
Director of Membership & Indigenous Leadership
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Toni A Sanchez
Director of Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Carly Bad Heart Bull
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Morton
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Stott
Director
Secretary → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Painter
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Sheldon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony A Naschio Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Mueller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Vickers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeke Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Schulman
Senior Vice President of Programs
Vice President of Indigenous Leadership & Education Programs → Senior Vice President of Programs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$75K (2022) → $175K (2025)
Jeanette Ziegler
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $228K (2025)
Estakio H Beltran
Partnership Advisor
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Joel Tumyeptseyo Moffett
Vice President of Tribal Nations Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Emily Edenshaw
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tashina Banks Rama
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Anthony A Johnson (2024) — Director
- Former: Greg Masten (2022–2023) — Vice President of Tribal Nations Engagement & Special
- Former: Dawn Knickerbocker (2022) — Vice President of Communications & External Affairs
- Former: Edgar Villanueva (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Jackie Blackbird (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jo-Anne E Stately (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sarah EchoHawk (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Chad Poitra (2021) — Director
- Former: Megan Bang PhD (2021) — Director
- Former: Shirley K Sneve (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Geoffrey Roth (2020) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Christian Weaver (2019) — Director
- Former: Sarah Eagle Heart (2019) — Executive Director
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 $252K, to Erik Stegman (Chief Executive Officer/Secretary). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 1200 G Street Nw 800, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 991-0468
Website: https://nativephilanthropy.org
Frequently asked questions about Native Americans in Philanthropy
How much does Native Americans in Philanthropy give each year?
Native Americans in Philanthropy gave $4.4M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 6 grants.
What is Native Americans in Philanthropy's typical grant size?
Native Americans in Philanthropy's median grant in 2025 was $50,001, and its average grant was $246,374, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Native Americans in Philanthropy give grants?
Native Americans in Philanthropy gives mostly in District of Columbia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (22%) and Alaska (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Native Americans in Philanthropy give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Native Americans in Philanthropy's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Native Americans in Philanthropy's largest grantees?
Native Americans in Philanthropy's largest 2025 grantees include National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($2,191,850), The Nature Conservancy ($962,500) and United South and Eastern Tribes ($300,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Native Americans in Philanthropy?
Native Americans in Philanthropy reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.0M.
What does Native Americans in Philanthropy fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to dramatically increase philanthropic investments in Native communities and transform the philanthropic sector’s relationship with Indigenous communities. Its vision is for thriving and self-determined Native communities and Nations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Native Americans in Philanthropy?
Native Americans in Philanthropy has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nativephilanthropy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Native Americans in Philanthropy's EIN?
Native Americans in Philanthropy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1849598. 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 October 2026.
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