Worldwide Indigenous Science Network
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Worldwide Indigenous Science Network at a glance
In short: Worldwide Indigenous Science Network gave $610K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $122K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $609,588
- +179.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $121,918
- -44.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,132
- Total assets
- $2,344,454
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Worldwide Indigenous Science Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cultural Conservancy ($461K). Together the top 5 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Worldwide Indigenous Science Network gives
- Giving grew 152% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2022) to $610K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Conservancy Lahaina, HI | Cultural Conservancy | $460,656 |
| Associa Socio Cultural | Cultural Conservancy | $75,800 |
| Nova Tide Sacramento, CA | Cultural Conservency | $43,132 |
| ONI Foundation Kahului, HI | Cultural Conservancy | $20,000 |
| Ubiquity University Mill Valley, CA | Cutural Conservancy | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,344,454 | $1,313,070 | $1,335,050 | $609,588 | 5 |
| 2023 | $2,312,387 | $1,273,593 | $782,958 | $218,311 | 1 |
| 2022 | $1,806,965 | $3,021,230 | $1,176,454 | $215,067 | 1 |
| 2021 | $37,811 | $623,055 | $810,663 | $241,547 | 1 |
About Worldwide Indigenous Science Network
Based on IRS filings
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lahaina, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $610K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network is led by Apela Colorado, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Apela Colorado
President
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $110K (2024)
Fiania Davis
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lowell Strombeck
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $110K, to Apela Colorado (President).
Frequently asked questions about Worldwide Indigenous Science Network
How much does Worldwide Indigenous Science Network give each year?
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network gave $610K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $218K across 1 grant.
What is Worldwide Indigenous Science Network's typical grant size?
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network's median grant in 2024 was $43,132, and its average grant was $121,918, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Worldwide Indigenous Science Network give grants?
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network gives mostly in Hawaii: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%).
Does Worldwide Indigenous Science Network give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Worldwide Indigenous Science Network's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural Conservancy" (3 grants).
Who are Worldwide Indigenous Science Network's largest grantees?
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network's largest 2024 grantees include Cultural Conservancy ($460,656), Associa Socio Cultural ($75,800) and Nova Tide ($43,132), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Worldwide Indigenous Science Network?
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Worldwide Indigenous Science Network?
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lahaina, HI. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Worldwide Indigenous Science Network's EIN?
Worldwide Indigenous Science Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3372763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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