The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani
The Hopi Foundation is a public charity based in Kykotsmovi, Arizona. Established in 1985 by local Hopis, it supports community-led work intended to strengthen self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and local self-determination among Hopi and Tewa communities.
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani at a glance
In short: The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani gave $190K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Arizona. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,000
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,000
- +80.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,545,362
- -11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 301, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Phone: (928) 734-2380
Website: https://hopifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani
Who The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shungopavi Village ($60K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 63 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its work as serving Hopi communities, including communities across 12 villages on the Hopi Reservation, as well as other Native American tribes and Indigenous societies. In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients, 5% to Colorado recipients, and 5% to California recipients.
The Climate Innovation Grant is limited to projects based on the Hopi Reservation. The 2025 Natwani Coalition micro-grant opportunity covered projects on the Hopi Reservation or in Hopi Housing located in Winslow, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2022) to $315K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shungopavi Village Second Mesa, AZ | Herf Grant-Making Awardee for 2023-2024 Grant Cycle | $60,000 |
| Oravyi Village Kykotsmovi, AZ | Waverly Street Foundation Grantee | $50,000 |
| Black Mesa Trust Kykotsmovi, AZ | Herf Grant Making Awardee for 2023-2024 Grant Cycle | $10,000 |
| Conservation Legacy Durango, CO | Herf Grantee for 2023-2024 | $10,000 |
| Sichomovi Village Polacca, AZ | Herf Grantee for 2023-2024 | $10,000 |
| Village of Walpi Polacca, AZ | Herf Grantee for 2023-2024 | $10,000 |
| Sipaulovi Village Second Mesa, AZ | Herf Grant Making Awardee for 2023-2024 Grant Cycle | $10,000 |
| Kykotsmovi Village Kykotsmovi, AZ | Herf Grant-Making Awardee for 2023-2024 Grant Cycle | $10,000 |
| Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous People Inc Arcata, CA | Herf grant-making awardee for tutskwat oqawtoynani for the 2023-2024 grant cycle | $10,000 |
| Village of Tewa Polacca, AZ | Herf Grantee for 2023-2024 | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,545,362 | $1,065,205 | $1,796,980 | $190,000 | 10 | $11,604 |
| 2023 | $5,110,415 | $1,073,746 | $1,711,019 | $178,830 | 17 | $-8,007 |
| 2022 | $5,734,694 | $2,526,571 | $1,506,199 | $93,294 | 5 | $10,904 |
| 2021 | $5,266,023 | $1,247,874 | $2,118,970 | $315,000 | 18 | $18,837 |
| 2020 | $5,651,424 | $2,570,917 | $1,628,305 | $213,018 | 13 | $141,928 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation describes its mission as helping people help themselves and growing the current and future potential of the larger community. Its stated mission in the 2024 filing is to maintain, preserve, revitalize, and generate activities in Hopi and Indigenous cultures for the benefit of those cultures and humankind.
The Foundation’s programs include KUYI Hopi Radio, the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center, the Natwani Coalition, and the Hopi Emergency Relief Fund. The Natwani Coalition supports traditional agriculture and local food systems, including through community micro-grants. The Foundation also provides training and capacity building for local nonprofit and tribal organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 10 grants totaling $190,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grant purposes primarily identify awards connected to the Hopi Emergency Relief Fund’s 2023–2024 grant cycle.
The largest awards were $60,000 to Shungopavi Village and $50,000 to Orayvi Village. Other listed $10,000 recipients were Black Mesa Trust, Conservation Legacy, Sichomovi Village, Village of Walpi, Sipaulovi Village, Kykotsmovi Village, Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous People, and Village of Tewa. Conservation Legacy describes its mission as engaging future leaders to protect, restore, and enhance the nation’s lands through community-based service.
The Foundation’s Climate Innovation Grant is described as a competitive opportunity for enrolled Hopi tribal members with projects based on the Hopi Reservation. It supports existing or innovative prevention and mitigation projects addressing climate challenges in water conservation, farming, or livestock farming and ranching. The Natwani Coalition’s Community Micro-Grant Program was accepting applications for its 2025 program as of January 2025; that application cycle is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Kabotie as chair, Kerry Green as vice chair, Bruce Talawyma as treasurer, and Patricia Sekaquaptewa as secretary. It also lists Elena Nourrie as a member beginning in October 2024; Monica Nuvamsa as executive director; Hannah Honani as interim executive director; and Renalda Jackson as controller.
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani is led by Monica Nuvamsa, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monica Nuvamsa
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$69K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Paul Kabotie
Chair
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renalda Jackson
Controller
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$41K (2023) → $54K (2024)
Kerry Green
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Sekaquaptewa
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Talawyma
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elena Nourrie
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Hannah Honani (2023–2024) — Interim Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 12/2023
- Former: Beatrice Norton (2020–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 123
- Former: Terry Hines (2020–2023) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru 823
- Former: Kristy Honie (2022–2023) — Finance Director · Filing note: Thru 823
- Former: Angie Harris (2020–2022) — Operations Director · Filing note: Thru 12/2022
- Former: Cedric Kuwaninvaya (2020–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 822
- Former: Iva Honyestewa (2020–2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 922
- Former: Glatrina Kagenveama (2021–2022) — Finance Director & Controller · Filing note: Thru 922
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Monica Nuvamsa (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani
How much does The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani give each year?
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani gave $190K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $179K across 17 grants.
What is The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani's typical grant size?
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani give grants?
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani gives mostly in Arizona: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (5%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kykotsmovi, AZ (3 grants), Polacca, AZ (3 grants) and Second Mesa, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Herf Grant Making Awardee for 2023-2024 Grant Cycle" (4 grants) and "Herf Grantee for 2023-2024" (4 grants).
Who are The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani's largest grantees?
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani's largest 2024 grantees include Shungopavi Village ($60,000), Oravyi Village ($50,000) and Black Mesa Trust ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani?
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani fund?
The Foundation describes its mission as helping people help themselves and growing the current and future potential of the larger community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani?
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hopifoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani's EIN?
The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2488628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-hopi-foundation-lomasumi-nangwtukwsiwmani-morg_3a7c2c75253f410d82a9492119ff287f
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