Native Governance Center
Minneapolis, MN ·EIN 47-4901644 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Native Governance Center?
Native Governance Center is funded by 32 grantmakers, led by The Bush Foundation ($6.0M), Indian Land Tenure Foundation ($3.2M), The McKnight Foundation ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.1M in grants to Native Governance Center between 2019–2025.
Showing top 25 of 32 funders by total given.
What grants has Native Governance Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Driscoll Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Driscoll Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Bush Foundation | TO IMPROVE THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY OF NATIVE NATIONS BY SPREADING A TESTED MODEL THAT PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL PRACTICES AND BUILDS NATIVE SELF-DETERMINATION | $1,115,835 |
| 2024 | Indian Land Tenure Foundation | EDUCATION | $1,100,000 |
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | for general operating support | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | ENGAGEMENT WITH NE NATIVE NATIONS | $204,052 |
| 2024 | C K Blandin Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO PROMOTE A NATIVE NATION REBUILDING MOVEMENT, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DIRECT TRIBAL GOVERNANCE SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN RURAL MINNESOTA. | $150,000 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Promise of an Equitable Future | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Otto Bremer Trust | TRIBAL FINANCE PROJECT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Headwaters Foundation for Justice | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Common Counsel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR-ADVISED, PUBLIC AFFAIRS/SOCIETY BENEFIT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $16,922 |
| 2024 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $8,315 |
| 2024 | The Phileona Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Driscoll Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Driscoll Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | C K Blandin Foundation | MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTION | $300 |
| 2023 | Indian Land Tenure Foundation | OPERATIONS | $1,100,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For general operating support to support the Native nation rebuilding movement in Minnesota | $250,000 |
| 2023 | WK Kellogg Foundation | provide general operating support to help the organization advance its mission to assist the Native Nation rebuilding movement and strengthen tribal governance systems and the capacity of tribes to exercise sovereignty | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Target Foundation | ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - HOMETOWN (ECOSYSTEM) | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Target Foundation | ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY - HOMETOWN (ECOSYSTEM) | $200,000 |
| 2023 | C K Blandin Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO PROMOTE A NATIVE NATION REBUILDING MOVEMENT, INCLUDING LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DIRECT TRIBAL GOVERNANCE SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN RURAL MINNESOTA. | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Mightycause Charitable Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $21,674 |
| 2023 | Headwaters Foundation for Justice | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Driscoll Foundation | OPERATING EXPENSES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS, OPERATIONS, OR OTHER PURPOSES | $6,820 |
| 2023 | The Joe Kalt and Judy Gans | GENERAL USE - RESEARCH & EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | C K Blandin Foundation | MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTION | $200 |
Showing 30 most recent of 83 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Native Governance Center?
Native Governance Center is funded by 32 grantmakers, led by The Bush Foundation ($6.0M), Indian Land Tenure Foundation ($3.2M), The McKnight Foundation ($1.2M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.1M in grants to Native Governance Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Native Governance Center's largest funder?
The Bush Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Native Governance Center, with $6.0M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Native Governance Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $14.1M in grants to Native Governance Center across 83 grants from 32 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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