NATIVE-LED NONPROFIT LIST
Find a Native-led, Native-serving nonprofit to support! Organizations included are eligible to receive tax-deductible, charitable contributions in the U.S.
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There are 262 published organizations with more to come!
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NAFOA
Founded as the Native American Finance Officers Association in 1982, NAFOA supports the advancement of independent and culturally vibrant American Indian and Alaska Native communities through our work in growing tribal economies and strengthening tribal finance.
NARA NW
The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.
211 SE Caruthers Street, Portland OR 97202National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
Since 1969, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development has been a driving force for the advancement of Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses. Through training, programming, and subject-matter expertise, The National Center has become the preeminent non-profit in the United States focused on the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian economies.
“We Mean Business” is our motto – a testament to our tireless dedication to helping tribes, tribally owned businesses, and Indigenous entrepreneurs thrive. Our work has improved countless lives and communities, both now and for future generations.
National Congress of American Indians
Since 1944, NCAI has been the unified voice for American Indian and Alaska Native issues. It is the oldest, largest, and most representative organization serving the interests of tribal governments and communities.
NCAI, a non-profit, advocates for a bright future by building consensus on a constructive vision for Indian Country. Our policy issues and initiatives are driven by our diverse membership, which includes tribal governments, citizens, and Native and non-Native organizations.
Today, NCAI has expanded its impact through the NCAI Foundation, the only philanthropic organization directly accountable to Tribal Nations. The Foundation supports Tribal sovereignty by directing resources to Tribal Nations and helping address key challenges. Rooted in an Equity and Sovereignty Framework, the Foundation collaborates with Tribal Nations to drive solutions that reflect their priorities and advance a shared future of resilience and self-governance.
National Council of Urban Indian Health
The National Council of Urban Indian Health is the national non-profit 501(c)3 organization devoted to the support and development of quality, accessible, and culturally-competent health and public health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) living in urban settings. NCUIH is the only national organization that advocates for the health of urban AI/AN, and we provide critically needed technical assistance, training, policy support, and other services to urban AI/AN across the U.S. For more than 25 years, NCUIH advocated for health equity among the urban AI/AN population. NCUIH envisions a nation where comprehensive personal and public health services are accessible to all AI/AN living in urban centers throughout the U.S.
National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)
The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) is the national non-profit 501(c)3 organization devoted to the support and development of quality, accessible, and culturally-competent health and public health services for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) living in urban settings. NCUIH is a national organization that advocates for the health of urban AI/AN people, as we partner with 41 Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) to provide critically needed technical assistance, training, policy support, and other services that result in the best possible health care for their patient population. For more than 25 years, NCUIH has advocated for health equity among the urban AI/AN population and envisions a nation where comprehensive personal and public health services are accessible to all AI/ANs living in urban settings throughout the U.S.
National Indian Child Welfare Association
NICWA works to support the safety, health, and spiritual strength of American Indian and Alaska Native children along the broad continuum of their lives. We support tribes in building the capacity to prevent child abuse and neglect through positive systems change at the state, federal, and tribal levels. We are the most comprehensive source of information on American Indian and Alaska Native child welfare.
National Indian Education Association
NIEA advocates for policies and creates programs that support self-determination and the development of comprehensive culturally-grounded learning opportunities for Native students. By empowering the capacity for self-determination, our communities gain the skills, knowledge, and voice to nurture the strengths, resilience, and intelligence of our Native youth grounded in traditional Native ways.