The Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Eureka, California, dedicated to promoting Indigenous Peoples' self-determination and the sovereignty of Native nations. Founded in 1977 by Daniel Bomberry (Salish/Cayuga) alongside chiefs, clan mothers, youth, and community activists, the organization emerged during the cultural and political renaissance of the 1960s-70s. Named after the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace, it operates as an Indigenous-founded, led, and operated organization providing an integrated program of advocacy, small grants, training and technical assistance, media experience, and fiscal management to Indigenous grassroots communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.1M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
+19.6% YoY
Grant Count
129
+31.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization is dedicated to Indigenous Peoples' self-determination and the sovereignty of Native nations. The Seventh Generation Fund supports Native grassroots initiatives focusing on healthy environments, social justice, and community well-being.
Primary Program Areas:
Community Vitality: Strengthens Indigenous identities by revitalizing and amplifying Indigenous ways of living, knowing, and being; cultural lifeways, languages, arts and creativity; and rebuilding community cohesion, traditional food systems, and strengthening connections.
Thriving Women: Recognizes Indigenous women and girls' inherent strength and capacity for healing, leadership, and regenerating positive futures by directly supporting women/girl and two-spirit led empowerment, including trauma recovery, MMIWG2S responses, and body sovereignty.
Land, Water, and Climate: Recognizes and supports Indigenous Peoples' traditional relationships, stewardship, and responsibilities to land, water, community, and spirit, including work for land acquisition and land back initiatives.
Grantmaking
From 2020 to 2024, the organization provided over $19 million in direct support across 465 nations and peoples. The organization has dramatically increased its annual grantmaking by 94% between FY 2020-2021 and FY 2023-2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization's grant-making focuses primarily on California, Montana, and Hawaii, with emphasis on Indigenous communities throughout the United States. From 2020 to 2024, it provided support across 465 nations and peoples.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $33,135,412
- 2023: $34.1 million
- 2023 (alternate source): $31,745,873
Revenue & Expenses (2024):
- Total revenues: $19,893,414
- Total expenses: $19,968,902
Revenue (2023):
- $29.8 million
Liabilities (2023):
- $1.41 million
Staff:
- 30 employees (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $33,135,412 | $34,104,330 | $15,636,107 |
| Revenue | $19,893,414 | $29,811,015 | $14,263,459 |
| Expenses | $19,968,902 | $15,216,409 | $9,822,673 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,142,680 | $403,669 | $3,719 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Seventh Generation Fund
Flicker Fund Response
SEVENTH GENERATION FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Seventh Generation Fund
SEVENTH GENERATION FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Thriving Women Grant Program
SEVENTH GENERATION FUND
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CEO: Tia Oros Peters (Shiwi)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER PETERS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $120,823 |
| TIA OROS PETERS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $123,282 |
| ALICE WOODWORTH | CONTROLLER | 32 | $77,468 |
| DR HENRIETTA MANN | CHAIRPERSON | 2 | — |
| BRIAN MONONGYE | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 2 | — |
| DEBORAH SANCHEZ | BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JAKE EDWARDS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| OREN LYONS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DR LUIS MACAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TAWERA NGARONOA TAHURI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HELENE GADDIE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EDWARD WEMYTEWA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has launched the New Songs Rising Initiative for Indigenous girls, representing an expansion of its commitment to supporting Indigenous youth and families. Recent grant awards have been made to organizations including the Tataviam Nation.
Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples - FacebookSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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