About the Foundation

The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation is dedicated to promote the revitalization, appreciation, and perpetuation of Native arts and cultures in all sectors of society through philanthropy and partnership, ensuring a path that benefits present and future generations of indigenous peoples in America.

In April 2009, the Foundation announced its president and CEO. With its president and CEO in place, the Foundation is focused on establishing a solid infrastructure and programmatic agenda.  2010 will mark the first year of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation’s Grant-making program.

In the long term, the Foundation’s staff and board are focused on an ultimate vision: a society where flourishing Native arts and cultures are essential to the overall integrity of the cultural landscape.

The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation is:

• Primarily Native-led
• A collaboration between tribes and Native peoples and other funders
• Permanently endowed
• National in scope