Native Americans in Philanthropy
Native Americans in Philanthropy advocates, educates, convenes and innovates to dramatically increase philanthropic investments in Native communities and transform the philanthropic sector's relationship with Indigenous communities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · 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
About Native Americans in Philanthropy
Based on IRS filings
Native Americans in Philanthropy is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 18 grants totaling $4.4M. Net investment income was $173K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $172,556 | $43,830 | $28,018 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Native Americans in Philanthropy
Indigenous Tomorrows Fund
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Amount
$30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Native Voices Rising
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Walmart Foundation Spark Good Local Grant
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Amount
$250 - $5,000
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($2,191,850), The Nature Conservancy ($962,500), United South and Eastern Tribes ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACSPI-Tribal Government of St Paul Island Anchorage, AK | Support of co-management of the marine ecosystem in the Bering Sea region. | $50,000 |
| Alaska Conservation Foundation Anchorage, AK | Support expansion of Indigenous Guardians Programs in Alaska. | $10,001 |
| American Indian Higher Education Consortium V00525 Alexandria, VA | To support Tribal Nations Summit. | $7,877 |
| Bering Sea Elders Group Anchorage, AK | Conservation - Grant in support of the Tribal Advisory Council in the Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area. | $50,000 |
| Chilkat Indian Village (Klukwan) Haines, AK | Support of resources and capacity needs that support consultation and review of potential mining projects. | $100,000 |
| Fort Mcdermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe of Nevada Mcdermitt, NV | Conservation and Climate Funding for Mining. | $200,000 |
| Indigenous Life Ways Gallup, NM | Support of a delegation of Dine young women and one elder to participate in New York Climate Week. | $7,500 |
| Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Sequim, WA | Management of Dungeness and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuges. | $100,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators V00517 Washington, DC | Support joint work to ensure best practices for Tribal communities. | $50,001 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Climate and Conservation. | $2,191,850 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Stegman | Chief Executive Officer/Secretary | 40 | $252,083 |
| Eileen Briggs | Chair | 1 | — |
| Tashina Banks Rama | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Emily Edenshaw | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Tony Johnson | Director | 1 | — |
| Cynthia Mueller | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Painter | Director | 1 | — |
| Theresa Sheldon | Director | 1 | — |
| Zeke Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Vickers | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Morton | Director (term ended 11/24/24) | 1 | — |
| Vicky Stott | Director (term ended 11/24/24) | 1 | — |
| Carly Bad Heart Bull | Director (term ended 11/24/24) | 1 | — |
| Jeanette Ziegler | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $228,333 |
| Brittany Schulman | Senior Vice President of Programs | 40 | $174,958 |
| Joel Tumyeptseyo Moffett | Vice President of Tribal Nations Engagement | 40 | $132,591 |
| Roseanne Maria David | Chief of Staff to the CEO | 40 | $122,823 |
| Estakio H Beltran | Partnership Advisor | 40 | $120,000 |
| Kelsey Derek Woody | Director of Membership & Indigenous Leadership | 40 | $119,510 |
| Toni A Sanchez | Director of Communications | 40 | $110,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Native Americans in Philanthropy?
Native Americans in Philanthropy is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $21.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Native Americans in Philanthropy?
As of 2025, Native Americans in Philanthropy holds $21.4M in total assets with $14.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $4.4M in 2025.
Where does Native Americans in Philanthropy operate?
Native Americans in Philanthropy has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Native Americans in Philanthropy award?
In 2025, Native Americans in Philanthropy awarded 18 grants totaling $4.4M — an average of about $246K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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