Impact
From late 2020 through 2023, we redistributed $3.97 million in unrestricted gifts to 178 artists, culture bearers, and organizations working creatively in their communities.
In 2023, we received $1M from the Builders Initiative Foundation (now Good Chaos).
Partnerships make everything better. Propel (An organization that supports the missions of small, culturally led organizations by strengthening their infrastructure) was stewarding Seeding Cultural Treasures funding. They partnered half with First Peoples Fund ($500K) and half with us ($500K) to move another $1M to support culture bearers in North Dakota and South Dakota, recognizing both organizations’ values, unique funding approaches, and deep connections in the region.
We are proud of the way we distribute gifts. In 2023, we supported a diverse array of artists and culture bearers, and our eye on this spread helps us to see where we need to make even more effort in future rounds to reach populations historically underfunded.
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Gift Distribution
2021-2023 Gift distributions throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native Nations.
