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FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
FIRST QUARTER GRANTS 2021 First Quarter Grants 2021. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access toCapital and
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
LYNDA BOURQUE MOSS
Lynda Bourque Moss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience for cultural and philanthropic organizations and in community engagement and public policy work. She served as a Montana State Senator for eight years and has held executive director positions at the Foundation for Community Vitality and the Western Heritage Center. An artist by training, NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021.FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
FIRST QUARTER GRANTS 2021 First Quarter Grants 2021. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access toCapital and
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
LYNDA BOURQUE MOSS
Lynda Bourque Moss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience for cultural and philanthropic organizations and in community engagement and public policy work. She served as a Montana State Senator for eight years and has held executive director positions at the Foundation for Community Vitality and the Western Heritage Center. An artist by training, ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
2020 - NWAF.ORG
2020. Northwest Area Foundation made 298 grants in Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) worth $17,962,512. The fiscal year runs Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2020. New grants of $10,000 or more that were agreed upon in FY20 are included in the list below. For grants of less than $10,000, please see see our grants database. FIRST QUARTER GRANTS 2021 First Quarter Grants 2021. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access toCapital and
CURRENT GRANTEES
At any given time, the Foundation has many active grantees doing incredible work across our region. Below are the current grantees with their organizational mission statements and links to their websites. For more information about any particular grant, go to our Grant Search page and type the name of the grantee into the keyword bar. RESERVE A CONFERENCE ROOM We’ve closed our offices to promote health during this time through remote work and remote meetings. This means that we’re not taking room reservations at the present moment. However, as soon as it’s safe to reopen our offices and host meetings with external groups, we’ll once again start taking room reservations online. NATIVE-LED WORK TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC & CULTURAL Native-Led Work. The wealth of our region is rooted in Native lands and communities—and we’re committed to both acknowledging and honoring that history. We devote 40 percent of new grant dollars to Native-led organizations working to advance economic, social, and cultural prosperity for their communities. Approach. PriorityCommunities.
RELIEF, RESOLVE, AND URGENCY This verdict is but one step in a much longer march for justice. As we breathed a sigh of relief for the guilty verdict, police in Columbus, OH, shot and killed Ma’Khia Bryant, a 16-year-old Black girl. Barely a week earlier, a former Brooklyn Center police officer shot and killed Daunte Wright. Broader accountability and justice are still WHY 40 PERCENT OF OUR GRANTS GO TO NATIVE-LED GROUPS The commitment challenges us to do more to support Native-led groups and call out the need for a better, more equitable future. 2021 is the tenth straight year in which the Foundation has honored a unique commitment to changemakers in Native American communities: Each year, we award at least 40 percent of our new grants and program-related investments to Native-led organizations.JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Job Opportunities. There are no current job postings at this time. We have a small staff size of fewer than 30 employees, and job openings are infrequent. However, new postings will appear here as openings become available. More about Northwest Area Foundation. IN QUINAULT INDIAN NATION, TAALA FUND HELPS TRIBAL MEMBERS Taala Fund was able to expand its target market by using an NWAF grant to supply more lending capital. Taala Fund made more loans that increased startup dollars available for local businesses, provided funds to help small businesses grow, and created savings opportunitiesfor
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
FIRST QUARTER GRANTS 2021 First Quarter Grants 2021. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access toCapital and
FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
FIRST QUARTER GRANTS 2021 First Quarter Grants 2021. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access toCapital and
FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. HISTORY OF NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION History of NWAF. The Northwest Area Foundation, originally named the Lexington Foundation, was established in 1934. Minnesota businessman and philanthropist Louis W. Hill founded the organization to promote economic revitalization and improve the standard of living for the region’s most vulnerable citizens. Louis was the son of GreatNorthern
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Northwest Area Foundation. 60 Plato Boulevard E, Suite 400 St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 224-9635 (888) 904-9821 – toll free GRANT LISTING FOR NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Grant Listings. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access to Capital and Enterprise RESERVE A CONFERENCE ROOM We’ve closed our offices to promote health during this time through remote work and remote meetings. This means that we’re not taking room reservations at the present moment. However, as soon as it’s safe to reopen our offices and host meetings with external groups, we’ll once again start taking room reservations online. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Native CDFIs are proven and promising partners that make a positive difference in Indian Country successfully and sustainably. Native CDFIs are building equitable economies in Native communities by opening doors to loans, extending credit to thriving businesses, generating good jobs, and expanding access to new opportunities. WHY 40 PERCENT OF OUR GRANTS GO TO NATIVE-LED The commitment challenges us to do more to support Native-led groups and call out the need for a better, more equitable future. 2021 is the tenth straight year in which the Foundation has honored a unique commitment to changemakers in Native American communities: Each year, we award at least 40 percent of our new grants and program-related investments to Native-led organizations. MISSION OUR APPROACH WHAT IS A THEORY OF CHANGE? MISSION The mission of the Northwest Area Foundation is to support efforts by the people, organizations, and communities of our eight-state region toLYNDA BOURQUE MOSS
Lynda Bourque Moss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience for cultural and philanthropic organizations and in community engagement and public policy work. She served as a Montana State Senator for eight years and has held executive director positions at the Foundation for Community Vitality and the Western Heritage Center. An artist by training, IN QUINAULT INDIAN NATION, TAALA FUND HELPS TRIBAL MEMBERS Taala Fund was able to expand its target market by using an NWAF grant to supply more lending capital. Taala Fund made more loans that increased startup dollars available for local businesses, provided funds to help small businesses grow, and created savings opportunitiesfor
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
LYNDA BOURQUE MOSS
Lynda Bourque Moss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience for cultural and philanthropic organizations and in community engagement and public policy work. She served as a Montana State Senator for eight years and has held executive director positions at the Foundation for Community Vitality and the Western Heritage Center. An artist by training, IN QUINAULT INDIAN NATION, TAALA FUND HELPS TRIBAL MEMBERS Taala Fund was able to expand its target market by using an NWAF grant to supply more lending capital. Taala Fund made more loans that increased startup dollars available for local businesses, provided funds to help small businesses grow, and created savings opportunitiesfor
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
LYNDA BOURQUE MOSS
Lynda Bourque Moss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience for cultural and philanthropic organizations and in community engagement and public policy work. She served as a Montana State Senator for eight years and has held executive director positions at the Foundation for Community Vitality and the Western Heritage Center. An artist by training, IN QUINAULT INDIAN NATION, TAALA FUND HELPS TRIBAL MEMBERS Taala Fund was able to expand its target market by using an NWAF grant to supply more lending capital. Taala Fund made more loans that increased startup dollars available for local businesses, provided funds to help small businesses grow, and created savings opportunitiesfor
ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
ENGAGE - NWAF.ORG
We’re always looking for opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from others. If you’re a funder or represent a similar organization and would like to discuss the ways we might partner, please fill out the form below, or contact Cody Stalker, Program Coordinator, at cstalker@nwaf.org, u0003 (651) 225-3888, or toll freeat (888) 904
FIRST QUARTER GRANTS 2021 First Quarter Grants 2021. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access toCapital and
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. HISTORY OF NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION History of NWAF. The Northwest Area Foundation, originally named the Lexington Foundation, was established in 1934. Minnesota businessman and philanthropist Louis W. Hill founded the organization to promote economic revitalization and improve the standard of living for the region’s most vulnerable citizens. Louis was the son of GreatNorthern
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Northwest Area Foundation. 60 Plato Boulevard E, Suite 400 St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 224-9635 (888) 904-9821 – toll free NATIVE-LED WORK TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC & CULTURAL Native-Led Work. The wealth of our region is rooted in Native lands and communities—and we’re committed to both acknowledging and honoring that history. We devote 40 percent of new grant dollars to Native-led organizations working to advance economic, social, and cultural prosperity for their communities. Approach. PriorityCommunities.
PRIORITY COMMUNITIES Breaking from Business as Usual. Grantees from our priority communities build upon the unique assets of their communities and cultures to redefine and reach success on their own terms. We honor their histories, respect their perspectives, and value their experiences. Their holistic approach to the work not only builds equitable economies, it WHY 40 PERCENT OF OUR GRANTS GO TO NATIVE-LED The commitment challenges us to do more to support Native-led groups and call out the need for a better, more equitable future. 2021 is the tenth straight year in which the Foundation has honored a unique commitment to changemakers in Native American communities: Each year, we award at least 40 percent of our new grants and program-related investments to Native-led organizations. IN QUINAULT INDIAN NATION, TAALA FUND HELPS TRIBAL MEMBERS Taala Fund was able to expand its target market by using an NWAF grant to supply more lending capital. Taala Fund made more loans that increased startup dollars available for local businesses, provided funds to help small businesses grow, and created savings opportunitiesfor
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie.FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. NCN’S JACKSON BROSSY AND NATIVE CDFIS ARE HELPING INDIAN Jackson Brossy (Navajo), executive director of the Native CDFI Network, has been in ongoing contact with more than 70 Native CDFIs across Indian Country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Formed in 2009, Native CDFI Network (NCN) is a national voice for Native community development financial institutions (Native CDFIs), which create access to capital and resources for Native Americans. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie.FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. NCN’S JACKSON BROSSY AND NATIVE CDFIS ARE HELPING INDIAN Jackson Brossy (Navajo), executive director of the Native CDFI Network, has been in ongoing contact with more than 70 Native CDFIs across Indian Country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Formed in 2009, Native CDFI Network (NCN) is a national voice for Native community development financial institutions (Native CDFIs), which create access to capital and resources for Native Americans. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
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We’re always looking for opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from others. If you’re a funder or represent a similar organization and would like to discuss the ways we might partner, please fill out the form below, or contact Cody Stalker, Program Coordinator, at cstalker@nwaf.org, u0003 (651) 225-3888, or toll freeat (888) 904
GRANT LISTING FOR NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Grant Listings. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access to Capital and Enterprise HISTORY OF NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION History of NWAF. The Northwest Area Foundation, originally named the Lexington Foundation, was established in 1934. Minnesota businessman and philanthropist Louis W. Hill founded the organization to promote economic revitalization and improve the standard of living for the region’s most vulnerable citizens. Louis was the son of GreatNorthern
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. FINANCIALS - NWAF.ORG January 1–December 31, 2019. The Foundation paid out grants totaling $16,390,518 in this fiscal year. Financial Reports. 2019 Audited Financial Statement. 2018 Audited Financial Statement. 2017 Audited Financial Statement. 2016 Audited Financial Statement. 2015 Audited Financial Statement. RESERVE A CONFERENCE ROOM We’ve closed our offices to promote health during this time through remote work and remote meetings. This means that we’re not taking room reservations at the present moment. However, as soon as it’s safe to reopen our offices and host meetings with external groups, we’ll once again start taking room reservations online.YOUR ORGANIZATION
Get updates in your inbox. Sign up to get updates about the latest news, stories, and insights from the Northwest Area Foundation. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Native CDFIs are proven and promising partners that make a positive difference in Indian Country successfully and sustainably. Native CDFIs are building equitable economies in Native communities by opening doors to loans, extending credit to thriving businesses, generating good jobs, and expanding access to new opportunities.PRESIDENT'S CORNER
President's Corner | April 6, 2021. Why 40 Percent of Our Grants Go to Native-Led Groups. The commitment challenges us to do more to support Native-led groups and call out the need for a better, more equitablefuture.
LYNDA BOURQUE MOSS
Lynda Bourque Moss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience for cultural and philanthropic organizations and in community engagement and public policy work. She served as a Montana State Senator for eight years and has held executive director positions at the Foundation for Community Vitality and the Western Heritage Center. An artist by training, NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie.FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. NCN’S JACKSON BROSSY AND NATIVE CDFIS ARE HELPING INDIAN Jackson Brossy (Navajo), executive director of the Native CDFI Network, has been in ongoing contact with more than 70 Native CDFIs across Indian Country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Formed in 2009, Native CDFI Network (NCN) is a national voice for Native community development financial institutions (Native CDFIs), which create access to capital and resources for Native Americans. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie.FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. NCN’S JACKSON BROSSY AND NATIVE CDFIS ARE HELPING INDIAN Jackson Brossy (Navajo), executive director of the Native CDFI Network, has been in ongoing contact with more than 70 Native CDFIs across Indian Country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Formed in 2009, Native CDFI Network (NCN) is a national voice for Native community development financial institutions (Native CDFIs), which create access to capital and resources for Native Americans. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
ENGAGE - NWAF.ORG
We’re always looking for opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from others. If you’re a funder or represent a similar organization and would like to discuss the ways we might partner, please fill out the form below, or contact Cody Stalker, Program Coordinator, at cstalker@nwaf.org, u0003 (651) 225-3888, or toll freeat (888) 904
GRANT LISTING FOR NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Grant Listings. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access to Capital and Enterprise HISTORY OF NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION History of NWAF. The Northwest Area Foundation, originally named the Lexington Foundation, was established in 1934. Minnesota businessman and philanthropist Louis W. Hill founded the organization to promote economic revitalization and improve the standard of living for the region’s most vulnerable citizens. Louis was the son of GreatNorthern
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. FINANCIALS - NWAF.ORG January 1–December 31, 2019. The Foundation paid out grants totaling $16,390,518 in this fiscal year. Financial Reports. 2019 Audited Financial Statement. 2018 Audited Financial Statement. 2017 Audited Financial Statement. 2016 Audited Financial Statement. 2015 Audited Financial Statement. RESERVE A CONFERENCE ROOM We’ve closed our offices to promote health during this time through remote work and remote meetings. This means that we’re not taking room reservations at the present moment. However, as soon as it’s safe to reopen our offices and host meetings with external groups, we’ll once again start taking room reservations online.YOUR ORGANIZATION
Get updates in your inbox. Sign up to get updates about the latest news, stories, and insights from the Northwest Area Foundation. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Native CDFIs are proven and promising partners that make a positive difference in Indian Country successfully and sustainably. Native CDFIs are building equitable economies in Native communities by opening doors to loans, extending credit to thriving businesses, generating good jobs, and expanding access to new opportunities.PRESIDENT'S CORNER
President's Corner | April 6, 2021. Why 40 Percent of Our Grants Go to Native-Led Groups. The commitment challenges us to do more to support Native-led groups and call out the need for a better, more equitablefuture.
LYNDA BOURQUE MOSS
Lynda Bourque Moss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience for cultural and philanthropic organizations and in community engagement and public policy work. She served as a Montana State Senator for eight years and has held executive director positions at the Foundation for Community Vitality and the Western Heritage Center. An artist by training, NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie.FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. NCN’S JACKSON BROSSY AND NATIVE CDFIS ARE HELPING INDIAN Jackson Brossy (Navajo), executive director of the Native CDFI Network, has been in ongoing contact with more than 70 Native CDFIs across Indian Country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Formed in 2009, Native CDFI Network (NCN) is a national voice for Native community development financial institutions (Native CDFIs), which create access to capital and resources for Native Americans. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSNATIVE AMERICAN CDFINATIVE CDFI LIST Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. HOME - NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION - NWAF.ORG Native-Led Tanka Fund and NAYA Among Q1 Grantees Building More Equitable Economies. May 3, 2021. We’re Hiring! Executive Assistant to the CFO (Seven-Month Role) April 29, 2021. ABOUT NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION About. We fund champions of change who reflect the distinct cultural strengths of our region. They work in diverse communities to help people build assets through good jobs and financial capability—equipping them with the skills to overcome crises today and feel secure and hopeful about tomorrow. Our region—Minnesota,Iowa, North Dakota
STAFF ARCHIVE
Millie Acamovic. she/her/hers. Vice President of Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. More About Millie.FOR GRANTSEEKERS
The Northwest Area Foundation supports organizations anchored in the culture of the people they serve and who are dedicated to expanding economic opportunity for Native American communities, communities of color, immigrants and refugees, and rural communities. Our funding advances good jobs and financial capability through our fourportfolios
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. BOARD MEMBER ZACH DUCHENEAUX TO BE FIRST NATIVE Zach has left his role as our board vice chair to head to Washington, DC. The Foundation celebrates Zach’s appointment by the Biden Administration as Administrator of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for the US Department of Agriculture.We’ve been honored to work with Zach since 2015 as a member of our board, most recently as vice chair. NCN’S JACKSON BROSSY AND NATIVE CDFIS ARE HELPING INDIAN Jackson Brossy (Navajo), executive director of the Native CDFI Network, has been in ongoing contact with more than 70 Native CDFIs across Indian Country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Formed in 2009, Native CDFI Network (NCN) is a national voice for Native community development financial institutions (Native CDFIs), which create access to capital and resources for Native Americans. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSNATIVE AMERICAN CDFINATIVE CDFI LIST Five Reasons to Partner with Native CDFIs for Long-Term Impact. We talked to leaders of banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners about what convinced them to invest in Native CDFIs. It all comes down to successful long-term impact. 1: Native CDFIs Create Sustainable, Long-Term Economic Growth.MARTIN JENNINGS
Martin Jennings. Program Officer. Joined Northwest Area Foundation: October 2009. “As a Native, I am guided by the seven Ojibwe teachings of love, respect, courage, honesty, wisdom, humility, and truth. I aspire to live out all of these through my life, work, and relations with others.”. Martin is an enrolled member of the LeechLake Ojibwe
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We’re always looking for opportunities to connect, collaborate, and learn from others. If you’re a funder or represent a similar organization and would like to discuss the ways we might partner, please fill out the form below, or contact Cody Stalker, Program Coordinator, at cstalker@nwaf.org, u0003 (651) 225-3888, or toll freeat (888) 904
GRANT LISTING FOR NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION Grant Listings. During the first quarter of 2021, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 31 grants worth $2,571,613—including 5 grants totaling $525,000 designated as crisis response emergency grants. This quarter’s grant funding focuses on work being done in two of our four interlocking portfolios—Access to Capital and Enterprise HISTORY OF NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION History of NWAF. The Northwest Area Foundation, originally named the Lexington Foundation, was established in 1934. Minnesota businessman and philanthropist Louis W. Hill founded the organization to promote economic revitalization and improve the standard of living for the region’s most vulnerable citizens. Louis was the son of GreatNorthern
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We’ve made a commitment to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) intentionally, in everything we do, because sustainable prosperity can’t be achieved without it. “This is a vision, not a current reality. We’re starting on a journey to weave DEI into the Foundation’s fabric, starting from within.”. FINANCIALS - NWAF.ORG January 1–December 31, 2019. The Foundation paid out grants totaling $16,390,518 in this fiscal year. Financial Reports. 2019 Audited Financial Statement. 2018 Audited Financial Statement. 2017 Audited Financial Statement. 2016 Audited Financial Statement. 2015 Audited Financial Statement. RESERVE A CONFERENCE ROOM We’ve closed our offices to promote health during this time through remote work and remote meetings. This means that we’re not taking room reservations at the present moment. However, as soon as it’s safe to reopen our offices and host meetings with external groups, we’ll once again start taking room reservations online.YOUR ORGANIZATION
Get updates in your inbox. Sign up to get updates about the latest news, stories, and insights from the Northwest Area Foundation. NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Native CDFIs are proven and promising partners that make a positive difference in Indian Country successfully and sustainably. Native CDFIs are building equitable economies in Native communities by opening doors to loans, extending credit to thriving businesses, generating good jobs, and expanding access to new opportunities.PRESIDENT'S CORNER
President's Corner | April 6, 2021. Why 40 Percent of Our Grants Go to Native-Led Groups. The commitment challenges us to do more to support Native-led groups and call out the need for a better, more equitablefuture.
LYNDA BOURQUE MOSS
Lynda Bourque Moss has over 30 years of executive leadership experience for cultural and philanthropic organizations and in community engagement and public policy work. She served as a Montana State Senator for eight years and has held executive director positions at the Foundation for Community Vitality and the Western Heritage Center. An artist by training,Search
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