Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc has awarded 49 individual grants totaling $1,707,719. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURES FOUNDATION ADVANCES EQUITY AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, FOCUSING ON THE POWER OF ARTS AND COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN NATIVE COMMUNITIES AND PROMOTE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE WITH AMERICAN INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN,AND ALASKA NATIVE PEOPLES IN THE US.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SHIFT - TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND INDIGENOUS ARTS PROGRAM SUPPORTS ARTIST AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PROJECTS RESPONDING TO SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL OR ECONOMIC JUSTICE ISSUES THROUGH A NATIVE LENS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EFFORTS THAT ARE BUILT UPON COMMUNITY CULTURAL ASSETS, RESILIENCE AND STRENGTHS AND DRAW INCREASED ATTENTION TO NATIVE COMMUNITIES, PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES, SHIFTING A NATIONAL NARRATIVE OF INVISIBILITY, MISUNDERSTANDING AND MISAPPROPRIATION. SHIFT PROVIDES INVALUABLE RESOURCES FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION FOR THE ARTISTS AND THEIR COLLABORATORS.


LIFT - EARLY CAREER SUPPORT FOR NATIVE ARTISTS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE INVALUABLE SUPPORT TO EARLY CAREER NATIVE ARTISTS WITH ONE-YEAR AWARDS TO DEVELOP AND REALIZE NEW PROJECTS. SUPPORT FOR BURGEONING ARTISTS IS CRITICAL IN DEVELOPING FRESH VOICES AND ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF OUR RESPECTIVE NATIVE PRACTICES. LIFT ENCOURAGES ARTISTS TO UPLIFT COMMUNITIES, ADVANCE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE, POINT COURAGEOUSLY TOWARD ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND FOSTER COMMUNAL MEANING MAKING.


WE CONTINUE OUR INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE SMALL AWARDS TO SUPPORT TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS RELATED TO THE EXHIBITION AND ENGAGEMENT OF NATIVE ARTISTS AND CULTURE BEARERS WITH PUBLIC AUDIENCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joy Harjo-Sapulpa
Chair
$0
Valorie Johnson
Vice Chair
$0
Raymond Foxworth
Treasurer
$0
Kamani Kuala'au
Member
$0
Elise Paschen
Member
$0
Camilla Rockefeller
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$776,697
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$776,697
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $606,144
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,432,711

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc has awarded $283,000 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CORNERSTONE THEATER COMPANY

PURPOSE: SHIFT AWARDEE

$10,000

CREATIVE TIME

PURPOSE: SHIFT AWARDEE

$25,000

HONOLULU THEATRE FOR YOUTH

PURPOSE: SHIFT AWARDEE

$10,000

OLD HARBOR ALLIANCE INC

PURPOSE: SHIFT AWARDEE

$10,000

ROSY SIMAS DANSE LLC

PURPOSE: SHIFT AWARDEE

$10,000

NEW EXPRESSION WORKS

PURPOSE: SHIFT AWARDEE

$50,000
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American Indian Health & Services Corporation
Santa Barbara, CA
$15,341,054
River Of Life Foundation
Santa Clara, CA
$14,822,624
Cultura Y Arte Nativa De Las Americas
San Francisco, CA
$10,882,869
The Epoch Times Media Group Los Angeles
El Monte, CA
$9,517,459
Napa Valley Festival Association
Walnut Creek, CA
$9,542,623
California Rodeo Inc
Salinas, CA
$6,256,188
Puente De La Costa Sur
Pescadero, CA
$5,351,085
Brothers For Life
Seattle, WA
$6,373,466
Japanese American Cultural And Community Center
Los Angeles, CA
$5,518,470
San Francisco Japanese School
San Francisco, CA
$4,224,241
Priddy Family Foundation
Las Vegas, NV
-$1,988,196
Apano Communities United Fund
Portland, OR
$4,758,210
Asahi Gakuen
Torrance, CA
$3,486,556
Obirin Gakuen Foundation Of America
Sacramento, CA
$3,520,281
Little Italy Association Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
$3,253,229
Long Beach Lesbian And Gay Pride Inc
Long Beach, CA
$2,097,307
Little Manila Foundation
Stockton, CA
$8,507,473
Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc
Portland, OR
$1,432,711
Silicon Andhra
Milpitas, CA
$4,006,790
Native Directions Inc
Manteca, CA
$3,256,811
Carl Maxey Center
Spokane, WA
$2,594,655
Potlatch Fund
Seattle, WA
$2,438,590
Center For The Art Of Translation
San Francisco, CA
$6,467,775
Destination Crenshaw
Los Angeles, CA
$15,168,417
Mcsweeneys Literary Arts Fund
San Francisco, CA
$1,844,167

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