Nch'i Wana Housing
Develop opportunities, empower and advocate for tribal members to improve housing, health, culture, economic sustainability and environment of the tribal community living along the columbia river.
Nch'i Wana Housing at a glance
- Total assets
- $305,844
- +59.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $554,333
- +151.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $524,982
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nch'i Wana Housing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Civilization Mosier, OR | Educate local youth about tribal history adn significance of salmon. | $13,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,844 | $554,333 | $524,982 | — | — |
| 2024 | $191,453 | $220,244 | $401,928 | $13,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $312,276 | $455,559 | $144,890 | — | — |
About Nch'i Wana Housing
Based on IRS filings
Nch'i Wana Housing is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in The Dalles, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $306K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nch'i Wana Housing is led by Debra Whitefoot, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 9 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Whitefoot
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$54K (2023) → $83K (2025)
Paul Lumley
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$300 (2024) → $250 (2025)
Rain Circle
Chair
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$200 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Amber Schulz-Oliver
Treasurer
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$250 (2024) → $350 (2025)
Antone Minthorn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$150 (2024) → $200 (2025)
Bernadette Grace
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$250 (2024) → $250 (2025)
Carlos Calica
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$150 (2024) → $250 (2025)
Fred Whitford
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$300 (2024) → $150 (2025)
Juan Aguilar
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$350 (2024) → $250 (2025)
Karen Whitford
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$300 (2024) → $150 (2025)
Douglas Marconi
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tabitha Whitefoot (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $83K, to Debra Whitefoot (Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nch'i Wana Housing
How large is Nch'i Wana Housing?
Nch'i Wana Housing reported $306K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $554K.
What is Nch'i Wana Housing?
Nch'i Wana Housing is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in The Dalles, OR. It holds $306K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Nch'i Wana Housing operate?
Nch'i Wana Housing has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Nch'i Wana Housing's EIN?
Nch'i Wana Housing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1164014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
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