Indigenous Peoples Education Fund
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 85-4207890
- New York
- New York
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in New York
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $500KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 33Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $13MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE FOUNDATION IS SENSITIVE TO THE NEED FOR QUALITY SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO GIVE STUDENTS A STRONG PRIMARY EDUCATION THAT PREPARES THEM FOR COLLEGE AND GRADUATE WORK. DURING THE COURSE OF OUR WORK, WE WILL STUDY THE ISSUES FACED BY TRIBES IN RELATION TO THE STATE OF ITS PRIMARY SCHOOL SYSTEM. WE MAY DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE BETTERMENT OF PRIMARY EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS OR SCHOOL SYSTEMS THAT SERVE ENROLLED MEMBERS OF ANY STATE OR FEDERALLY-RECOGNIZED NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE, AND WE MAY SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND/OR PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS RELATED TO STEM EDUCATION THAT SERVE ENROLLED MEMBERS OF ANY STATE OR FEDERALLY-RECOGNIZED NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBE.DURING 2023, SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 10 STUDENTS IN THE NATIVE PATHWAYS PROGRAM.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian College Fund | $170K | 2025 |
| American Indian Science and Engineering Society | $90K | 2025 |
| Elle Sawyer | $72K | 2025 |
| Kateri Reed | $20K | 2025 |
| Jolynn Smith | $10K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (33 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: theknowledgefund.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.