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The Notah Begay III Foundation Inc

The notah begay iii foundation's (nb3f) mission is to ensure native children achieve their full potential by advancing cultures of native american community health.

$84k
Granted FY2025still arriving
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Grants FY2025still arriving
1
States reached
$75k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
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01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2018 to 2025.

Youth Development$690kHealth$601kEducation$574kPhilanthropy$539kCommunity Improvement$412kHuman Services$255kCivil Rights$236kArts & Culture$107kOther$0
02FY2025 · 1 grant

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

How this is measured
The 1 grants below total $75,000, the rows itemized in this filing. The $83,885 headline is the total grant expense on the return; the other $8,885 is giving the schedule does not break out (grants under the $5,000 itemization floor, grants to individuals, grants on other schedules). Every figure below describes the itemized rows only.
$75,000
Median grant
1
States reached
$16M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN$75,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY18–21, $148k) land where the poverty rate runs at 14%, against an area that typically sits at 9%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 9%MINNEAPOLIS AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER: $65k → 11%CENTER POLE: $8k → 23%KNO'QOTI NATIVE WELLNESS INC: $9k → 17%EL RANCHITO DE LOS NINOS FOUNDATION: $10k → 19%DENVER INDIAN FAMILY RESOURCE: $5k → 12%NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY BOARD: $9k → 22%COALITION TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST: $22k → 14%COALITION TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST: $20k → 14%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

AK
WA
ID
MT
MN
IL
WI
MI
NY
OR
SD
CA
UT
CO
AZ
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OK
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

71%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$2.6M · 26 repeat orgs$1.1M to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +49% since the first grant, against +8% for those funded once.

26 repeat relationships: 0 still active in FY2025, 26 since wound down; 1 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

26
49

Total granted

$2.6M
$976k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+49%
+8%

Still filing today

65%
45%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 0% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $75k went to new ones.

50%100%’18’19’20’21’22’23’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’18’19’20’21’22’23’25
EducationHuman ServicesHealthCommunity ImprovementYouth DevelopmentArts & CultureOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • CO
    COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PATIENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM INC
    4× · 2018–2023 · $340k · revenue +49%
  • GL
    GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL
    2× · 2021–2023 · $275k · revenue +54%
  • AP
    ALEUTIAN PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION INC
    2× · 2021–2023 · $275k · revenue +10%

Funded once

  • KW
    KUL WICASA WOPASIgraduated
    one grant, 2021 · $200k · revenue +68%
  • DF
    Drive Fore Juniors Inc
    one grant, 2023 · $90k · revenue 0% · 64% of their budget
  • MA
    Minneapolis American Indian Centergraduated
    one grant, 2018 · $65k · revenue +211%
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

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Indigenous Women Rising Indigeous Women Rising
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2
Native Healing Llc
Animals
3
American Indian Institute

The american indian institute's mission is to perpetuate the ancient wisdom and cultural heritage of north america's native people and to promote a greater understanding of that wisdom amoung all people.

Human Services
4
The Indigenous Knowledge Collective

The Indigenous Knowledge Collective is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that serves people in New Mexico and Arizona in a Native lead environment to sustain the revitalization of traditional existence of Native People through Art Lessons,…

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5
Cihuapactli Collective

The Cihuapactli Collective's purpose is to provide healing for urban Indigenous Peoples from the diaspora. This is done by sharing wisdom, connecting resources, revitalizing Traditional Knowledge, promoting and advocating for health &…

Arts & Culture
6
Naa Kaani Native Program

The naa kaani native program strives to educate and empower native communities in the pacific norhtwest, with a focus on the salish sea territory. we support cultural events, advocate for tribal rights, and aim to improve lives and…

Community Improvement
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Native American Fiber Program
Environment
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Native Wellness Institute

The Native Wellness Institute provides wellness and healing related training and technical assistance to Indian tribes and organizations that is based in Native culture that keeps the teachings of our ancestors alive.

Human Services
9
The Foundation for Indigenous Education Leadership Development
Education
10
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

The mission of the organization is to assist northwest tribes to improve the health status and quality of life of member tribes and indian people in their delivery of culturally appropriate and holistic health care.

Health
11
North American Indian Center of Boston

To provide educational, health and cultural enrichment programs to native americans.

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12
Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake

To serve The People by honoring Native cultures, strengthening health and wellness programs, and cultivating community. We envision all Native peoples living balanced, prosperous, and healthy lives in diverse communities for Seven…

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Native American Youth and Family Center; the most unlike its peers is Indigenous Idaho Alliance Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

44 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 44 of the 77 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
11
Early backer (in before they grew)
40/44
Grantees still filing
29/44
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL: $275,000 · OtherGREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCILHO-CHUNK NATION: $275,000 · OtherHO-CHUNK NATIONPUEBLO OF SANTA ANA: $92,250 · OtherPUEBLO OF SANTA ANALOWER SIOUX INDIAN COMMUNITY: $80,000 · OtherSALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA: $75,000 · OtherTAMAYA WELLNESS CENTER: $67,222 · OtherLOWER ELWHA KLALLAM TRIBE: $65,000 · OtherPueblo of Zia: $60,000 · Other+37 more: $699,403 · Other+37 moreKUL WICASA WOPASI: $200,000 · EducationKUL WICASA WOPA…RAMAH NAVAJO SCHOOL BOARD INC: $105,000 · EducationRAMAH NAVAJO SC…PAINTED DESERT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS INC: $65,250 · EducationPAINTED DESERT …Native Health Initiative: $52,472 · EducationNative Health I…Mountain Chief Institute A Center for Tribal Excellence Inc: $42,222 · EducationMountain Chief …KERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER: $35,000 · EducationKERES CHILDREN'…+1 more: $6,106 · EducationCOMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PATIENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM INC: $340,250 · HealthCOMMUNITY OUT…FIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY HEALTHSOURCE: $58,106 · HealthFIRST NATIONS…NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLINIC: $15,000 · Health+3 more: $24,800 · Health+3 moreALEUTIAN PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION INC: $275,000 · Community ImprovementALEUTIAN PRIB…THUNDER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COR: $74,600 · Community ImprovementTHUNDER VALLE…NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY CAPITAL: $52,472 · Community ImprovementNEW MEXICO CO…+2 more: $19,000 · Community ImprovementZUNI YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROJECT: $137,450 · Youth DevelopmentZUNI YOUT…Drive Fore Juniors Inc: $90,000 · Youth DevelopmentDrive For…NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER: $82,250 · Youth DevelopmentNATIVE AM…+1 more: $8,106 · Youth DevelopmentMinneapolis American Indian Center: $65,000 · Human ServicesTIDES CENTER: $50,000 · Human ServicesCOALITION TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN: $42,222 · Human ServicesEL RANCHITO DE LOS NINOS FOUNDATION: $10,000 · Human ServicesNATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY BOARD: $9,200 · Human ServicesKnoQoti Native Wellness Inc: $9,000 · Human ServicesCenter Pole: $7,800 · Human Services+1 more: $5,200 · Human ServicesAMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSING ORGANIZATION: $75,250 · Housing & ShelterOglala Sioux Tribe Partnership for Housing Inc: $8,600 · Housing & Shelter
Other$1,688,875Education$506,050Health$438,156Community Improvement$421,072Youth Development$317,806Human Services$198,422Housing & Shelter$83,850

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$100k$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetCOMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PATIENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM INC: $340,250 over 4y, 4.3% of budgetGREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL: $275,000 over 2y, 1.6% of budgetALEUTIAN PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION INC: $275,000 over 2y, 0.6% of budgetZUNI YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROJECT: $137,450 over 3y, 8.1% of budgetRAMAH NAVAJO SCHOOL BOARD INC: $105,000 over 3y, 0.2% of budgetDrive Fore Juniors Inc: $90,000 over 1y, 64% of budgetNATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER: $82,250 over 3y, 0.6% of budgetAMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSING ORGANIZATION: $75,250 over 2y, 2.3% of budgetTHUNDER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COR: $74,600 over 2y, 0.9% of budgetPAINTED DESERT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS INC: $65,250 over 2y, 1.4% of budgetFIRST NATIONS COMMUNITY HEALTHSOURCE: $58,106 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetNative Health Initiative: $52,472 over 2y, 23% of budgetNEW MEXICO COMMUNITY CAPITAL: $52,472 over 2y, 2.9% of budgetTHE BEN INITIATIVE: $50,000 over 1y, 14% of budgetTIDES CENTER: $50,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMountain Chief Institute A Center for Tribal Excellence Inc: $42,222 over 2y, 52% of budgetNATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY FOUNDATION: $42,222 over 2y, 1.3% of budgetCOALITION TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN: $42,222 over 2y, 1.7% of budgetNATIONAL INDIAN YOUTH COUNCIL INC: $42,222 over 2y, 1.4% of budgetKERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER: $35,000 over 2y, 1.9% of budgetSOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT: $30,000 over 2y, 1.4% of budgetNATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY CLINIC: $15,000 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetTHE RICHARDSON CENTER FOR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT: $10,408 over 1y, 1.6% of budgetBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL NEW MEXICO INC: $10,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetDAR A LUZ BIRTH & HEALTH CENTER: $10,000 over 1y, 0.6% of budgetEL RANCHITO DE LOS NINOS FOUNDATION: $10,000 over 1y, 1.0% of budgetINDIGENOUS LIFEWAYS: $10,000 over 1y, 2.2% of budgetNDN COLLECTIVE INC: $9,600 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAJO CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: $9,400 over 1y, 1.3% of budgetNATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY BOARD: $9,200 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetCENTRAL OKLAHOMA AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL INC: $8,800 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetOglala Sioux Tribe Partnership for Housing Inc: $8,600 over 1y, 3.2% of budgetCHEYENNE RIVER YOUTH PROJECT INC: $8,106 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetCenter Pole: $7,800 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetNATIVE ACTION NETWORK: $7,000 over 1y, 1.0% of budgetPARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOR THE SANTA FE PUBLIC SCHOOLS: $6,106 over 1y, 1.6% of budgetCONSOLIDATED TRIBAL HEALTH PROJECT INC: $6,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetDENVER INDIAN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: $5,200 over 1y, 0.4% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

First Nations Develop…Ndn Collective IncNew Mexico Community …Common Counsel Founda…Native American Agric…National Indian Healt…Seventh Generation Fu…Albuquerque Community…Novo FoundationSanta Fe Community Fo…Albuquerque Area Indi…Chamiza Foundation
First Nations Development InstituteCO70.4× affinity35 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: First Nations Development Institute · Ndn Collective Inc · New Mexico Community Foundation · Common Counsel Foundation · Native American Agriculture Fund · National Indian Health Board · Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc · Albuquerque Community Foundation · Novo Foundation · Santa Fe Community Foundation · Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board Inc · Chamiza Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization The Notah Begay III Foundation Inc funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from The Notah Begay III Foundation Inc. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 00%6%25%56%100%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →median 23%
  • Native American Youth and Family Center: 23% of income from government
  • Central Oklahoma American Indian Health Council Inc: 5% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
0get no government money at all
8report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
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Find your warmest path to The Notah Begay III Foundation Inc through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 77 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990 e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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