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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Indigenous Creatives Collective
yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective is an urban, Indigenous, women-led arts nonprofit dedicated to fostering a more equitable, inclusive, and imaginative future in the arts and rematriating 1.5 acres of land in South Seattle, on Coast Salish territories. We design robust, community-driven programs that focus on arts, ecology, and Indigenous values of abundance, inclusion, and care, with the aim of enhancing the health and well-being of Indigenous communities. Our programs offer radically inclusive, trust-based arts and land-based opportunities for Indigenous creatives at every stage of their careers, always paying well above industry standards.
Indigenous Justice Circle
The Indigenous Justice Circle addresses the unique stressors and risks faced by Native American girls, young women, and 2SLGBTQ+ at the intersection of race, gender, age, culture, and socio-economic status. We do this by (1) Addressing MMIWG by reducing the risks of walking between the Native and non-Native worlds. (2) Addressing invisibility, mistrust, racial misunderstanding through early life political and civic participation. (3) Strengthening Indigenous girls’ systems participation, access and influence by involving them in health structure transformation. (4) Providing trauma healing and cultural-spiritual support for justice-involved Native youth. (5) Acknowledging and addressing inter-generational trauma through culturally competent approaches.
Indigenous Lacrosse Alliance
Our mission is to expand access and opportunity for Indigenous communities to play lacrosse and improve the health and well-being of Indigenous youth. Our vision is for all Indigenous youth to have access to the traditional and modern sports of lacrosse and empower them to build healthy Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Language Institute
About Us
The Indigenous Language Institute (ILI) was founded in 1992 as a publicly supported 501(C)3 non-profit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. ILI is a majority Native American and Indigenous led organization, with the Staff and Board of Directors representing nations from across North America.
Mission
The Indigenous Language Institute (ILI) provides vital language related services to Native American nations, tribes, and communities so that their individual identities, traditional wisdom and values pare passed on to future generations in their original languages.
Guiding Philosophy
There is urgency to revitalize Native languages as the small population of Elder speakers is rapidly declining. ILI is dedicated to assist communities to create speakers of the endangered languages that are USED in daily life by all generations.
Our Impact Areas
>Immersion Workshops
>Strategic Language Development Plans for Communities
>In-Community Workshops- Travel directly to indigenous & tribal communities
Indigenous Lifeways
To restore the health and balance for all people and our environment by utilizing traditional knowledge and wisdom, respectful land-based practices, ceremonies and a deep understanding of the dynamics and peoples of our communities.
Indigenous Lifeways is working to revitalize and preserve our native languages, traditions and cultures.
Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective
Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective (IMMC) envisions a world where access to the tradition and knowledge of Milk medicine and first food practices transforms communities. Our mission is to support the brilliance of Indigenous communities in celebrating their Milk Medicine journeys and to strengthen their self-determination.
These practices are integral to health, identity, and tradition. Our work centers Indigenous-led solutions and knowledge to advocate for resources and equity through education, community engagement, and culturally responsive care for Indigenous populations.
Since 2021, we have hosted Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (IMMW) each August to celebrate first foods’ vital role in community wellness and encourage critical discussions about our practices and challenges.
In 2024, we successfully hosted the inaugural accredited Indigenous Milk Medicine Conference with approximately 650 participants, over half of whom were Indigenous, and two-thirds identified as part of the BIPOC community.
Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation
The Indigenous Roots & Reparation Foundation (IRRF) is located in Washington State in the homelands of the p’squosa (Wenatchi) People. The mission of our Indigenous led organization is to preserve and promote Indigenous history, culture, traditions, and language through various educational and advocacy initiatives. We advocate against further degradation of the natural environment, including our surrounding rivers and forests and work to protect the resources that have sustained our Peoples since time immemorial. Our traditional foods are now threatened by commercial over harvesting, climate change, hydropower dams and large scale renewable energy projects. Our goals is to provide a space on our ancestral homelands for members of all tribes to practice cultural traditions, ceremony, and fellowship.
Indigenous Wellbriety Program
Indigenous Wellbriety (IW) offers spiritual support and resources for Indigenous individuals struggling with substance use and alcohol addiction. Trained Indigenous Peer Recovery coaches use the Wellbriety model for peer recovery. IW provides Wellbriety Talking Circles, peer coaching, street outreach, and community events. They advocate for participants, help access resources, and offer community service opportunities. Collaborating with local organizations, IW aims to support Indigenous communities in southwest Colorado and the Four Corners area. They also partner with the Sih Hasin Street Medicine program for outreach to homeless individuals.
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