Who funds Native Americans in Philanthropy?
46 private foundations reported grants to Native Americans in Philanthropy in Washington, District of Columbia totaling $6.8 million across 61 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, with $1.4 million.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders46
- Grants reported61
- Total received$6.8 million
- Funders taking applications21
Funders of Native Americans in Philanthropy that accept applications
If your organization does similar work, these foundations are prospects: they already fund work like Native Americans in Philanthropy's and say in their IRS filings that they accept applications.
- The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
- The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
- WK Kellogg Foundation
- The Christensen Fund
- Wilburforce Foundation
- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- The Skoll Foundation
- The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- Surdna Foundation Inc
- The McKnight Foundation
- The Bush Foundation
- The Kresge Foundation
- Meyer Memorial Trust
- Conrad N Hilton Foundation
- The California Wellness Foundation
Foundations that fund Native Americans in Philanthropy
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | For the tribal nations conservation and climate pledge and funding collaborative | 3 | $1.4 million |
| The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Environment and Science | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Freedom Together Foundation | Nap tribal nations climate and conservation funding collaborative | 1 | $650,000 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | Promise of an Equitable Future | 1 | $567,005 |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | To support the development of a program that facilitates better United States community foundation engagement with Native American communities. | 2 | $550,000 |
| The California Endowment | Building native american power for health equity | 1 | $400,000 |
| Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | Supporting youth engagement | 3 | $300,000 |
| The Christensen Fund | Support for the tribal community vision partnership | 2 | $265,000 |
| Lostand Foundation Inc | General support | 1 | $250,000 |
| Fund for Nonviolence | Program Support | 1 | $150,000 |
| Wilburforce Foundation | Environmental - tribal nations climate and conservation pledge and funding collaborative | 2 | $125,000 |
| Tortuga Charitable Foundation | Charitable | 1 | $100,000 |
| Doris Duke Management Foundation | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | 1 | $80,000 |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | 79999 general operating support for native americans in philanthropy, 2022-2025 | 1 | $75,000 |
| The Skoll Foundation | Tribal nations initiative | 1 | $50,000 |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | To support general operations | 1 | $50,000 |
| Surdna Foundation Inc | General support | 1 | $50,000 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations | 1 | $50,000 |
| Casey Family Programs | General operating support and community events | 1 | $50,000 |
| The McKnight Foundation | to support the Native Americans in Philanthropy annual conference | 2 | $45,000 |
| The Bush Foundation | Native americans in philanthropy 2024 annual conference | 2 | $40,000 |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | General operating support | 2 | $25,500 |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | To support the Native Americans in Philanthropy 2024 Annual Conference. | 1 | $25,000 |
| The Kresge Foundation | Annual member support | 1 | $20,000 |
| Northwest Area Foundation | Sponsorship | 2 | $20,000 |
| Marguerite Casey Foundation | General operating support | 1 | $20,000 |
| The James Irvine Foundation | For support of California activities | 2 | $20,000 |
| The Commonwealth Fund | Native Americans in Philanthropy Membership 2024-25 | 1 | $15,000 |
| The Wallace Foundation | For general operating support. | 1 | $15,000 |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Provide general operating support | 1 | $15,000 |
| Meyer Memorial Trust | For general operating support | 1 | $15,000 |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | For general operating support | 1 | $15,000 |
| The California Wellness Foundation | 2024 association membership | 1 | $15,000 |
| Weingart Foundation | Support for 2025 membership | 1 | $15,000 |
| Turner Foundation Inc | Further organization's exempt purpose | 1 | $11,500 |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | Philanthropy with native communities - membership 2024-25 | 1 | $10,000 |
| The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc | 2024-2025 institutional membership | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | General support | 1 | $5,000 |
| The William Penn Foundation | General support | 1 | $5,000 |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the 2024 Native Americans in Philanthropy Annual Conference. | 1 | $5,000 |
| The BDM Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | 1 | $5,000 |
| Open Horizon | General purpose | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vesper Society | Sponsorship for 2026 annual conference | 1 | $5,000 |
| Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation | Napcon2024 | 1 | $3,000 |
| David Bohnett Foundation | General operating support | 1 | $1,000 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | General support | 1 | $96 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Native Americans in Philanthropy gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Washington. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Native Americans in Philanthropy?
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Freedom Together Foundation, WK Kellogg Foundation and Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and 41 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Native Americans in Philanthropy get from foundations?
$6.8 million in 61 reported grants from 46 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, WK Kellogg Foundation, The Christensen Fund and Wilburforce Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.