NATIVE-LED NONPROFIT LIST
Find a Native-led charitable nonprofit to support!
Organizations included are Native-led, Native-serving, have U.S. charitable nonprofit status, and are eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions.
183 published organizations for #GiveNative 2023 and Native Nonprofit Day 2024, with more to come! Have questions about the Focus Area, Location, and other filters? Visit the FAQ.
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
IMMC supports the brilliance of Indigenous parents, care givers, and communities in celebrating their Milk Medicine journeys to honor and strengthen self-determination.
Indigenous Milk Medicine is a first sacred food and sustainable food system that advances rematriation, public health, and ceremony.
IMMC envisions a world where Indigenous communities are transformed and uplifted with access to the tradition and knowledge of milk medicine.
IMMC hosts the annual Indigenous Milk Medicine Week.
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.
Donate by Mail: P.O. Box 3040, Durango, CO 81321iwikua
Iwikua serves as an educational and cultural resource for community wellness through sustainable food production, physical fitness, and cultural exchange. Our programs benefit our local community on Kaua’i through access to locally grown food and a fitness center, as well as provides an exchange opportunity for young adults to create meaningful shared experiences between our Native Hawaiian youth and other indigenous and tribal
communities. We believe that spiritual and cultural knowledge, physical activity, access to healthy food, and connection to land are integral components of a thriving, well-rounded, and contributing community member.