NDN Foundation Inc
NDN Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and reports no grants or assets, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
NDN Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $2,765,840
- -21.4% vs 2021
- Net investment income (2022)
- $41
- +24.2% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $7,455
- -99.8% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to NDN Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 408 Knollwood Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 791-3999
Website: https://ndncollective.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from NDN Foundation Inc
Collective Abundance Fund
NDN Foundation Inc
Amount
$25,000 - $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Action Fund
NDN Foundation Inc
Amount
$15,000 - $30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Self-Determination Grant
NDN Foundation Inc
Amount
$100,000 - $200,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who NDN Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 14 grants of 38 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes NDN grantmaking as focused on Turtle Island, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Hawaiʻi, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The listed 2021 grantees include organizations in South Dakota, California, Alaska, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, and Hawaiʻi.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 38 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Indian Museum and Cultural Center Santa Rosa, CA | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Chugach Regional Resources Commission Anchorage, AK | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Dakota Wicohan Morton, MN | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Fast Blackfeet Browning, MT | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Gwich'in Steering Committee Fairbanks, AK | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Kalispel Tribe of Indians USK, WA | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Kenney Family Foundation Baltimore, MD | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Keres Children's Learning Center Cochiti Pueblo, NM | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Kuaina Ulu Auamo Kaneohe, HI | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
| Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria Chico, CA | Community Self-Determination | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2,765,840 | $7,455 | — | — | $41 |
| 2021 | $265,315 | $3,520,851 | $3,356,736 | $2,421,500 | 38 | $33 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the foundation’s filing is “to engage in grant making, managing donor advised funds and genuine relationship building between other foundations and Indian Country.” The website describes grantmaking intended to advance Indigenous self-determination through flexible, multi-year support, prioritizing community-led solutions and community-based organizations. Its stated strategies are to defend Indigenous lands and rights, develop sustainable community solutions, and decolonize by revitalizing Indigenous cultures, languages, ceremonies, and ways of life.
Examples of 2021 grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation described its purpose as building up tribal communities and protecting tribal lands while empowering youth and families through cultural identity and social action. Dakota Wicohan described its mission as preserving Dakota as a living language and transmitting Dakota lifeways to future generations. The Chugach Regional Resources Commission described its work as advocating for natural resource management consistent with Chugach Native cultural traditions.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $2,421,500. The provided grantee records include eight awards of $100,000 each, to Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation, California Indian Museum, Chugach Regional Resources Commission, Dakota Wicohan, FAST Blackfeet, Gwich’in Steering Committee, Keres Children’s Learning Center, and Kua Aina Ulu Auamo. The available information does not establish a typical grant size.
The website describes grant programs including Community Self-Determination and Radical Imagination. Its materials give Community Self-Determination awards of up to $200,000 over two years and describe Radical Imagination awards of $50,000 for one year. However, the foundation’s final-return filing and its reported lack of 2022 grantmaking mean these program descriptions should not be treated as current opportunities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Nick Tilsen as president, Judith Le Blanc as chair, Camille Kalama as vice chair, Princess Daazhraii Johnson as secretary, Edgar Villanueva as treasurer, and Gabrielle Strong as managing director. It also lists Crystal Echo Hawk, Melina Laboucan-Massimo, and Dave Archambault as members.
NDN Foundation Inc is led by Nick Tilsen, President on the 2022 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Nick Tilsen
President
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Le Blanc
Chair
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Strong
Managing Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Echo Hawk
Member
Vice Chairperson → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edgar Villanueva
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melina Laboucan-Massimo
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Princess Daazhraii Johnson
Secretary
Chairperson → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Kalama
Vice Chair
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Archambault
Member
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about NDN Foundation Inc
What does NDN Foundation Inc fund?
The mission stated in the foundation’s filing is “to engage in grant making, managing donor advised funds and genuine relationship building between other foundations and Indian Country.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from NDN Foundation Inc?
NDN Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ndncollective.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does NDN Foundation Inc make grants?
The website describes NDN grantmaking as focused on Turtle Island, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Hawaiʻi, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The listed 2021 grantees include organizations in South Dakota, California, Alaska, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, and Hawaiʻi.
What is NDN Foundation Inc's EIN?
NDN Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2724212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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