First Peoples Fund
First Peoples Fund
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1995, First Peoples Fund (FPF) is guided by Collective Spirit®, that which moves each one of us to stand up and make a difference, to pass on ancestral knowledge and simply extend a hand of generosity. Our mission is to honor and support the Collective Spirit® of Native culture bearers and artists in order to encourage and sustain the collective creation of a vibrant Indigenous Arts Ecology. Our work has evolved into a holistic strategy that recognizes the importance of Native culture bearers and artists in bringing about social change, encouraging leaders and inspiring next-generation leaders.
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ARTIST IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL CAPITAL ARE SIMILAR PROGRAMS WHICH ARE GROUPED TOGETHER FOR REPORTING PURPOSES.CULTURAL CAPITAL IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MASTER ARTISTS WHO HAVE BEEN PRACTICING THEIR ART FOR 10 YEARS OR MORE. ARTISTS ALSO; 1) SHARE A COMMITMENT TO TEACHING THEIR CRAFT IN THEIR COMMUNITY TO KEEP CULTURAL EXPRESSION ALIVE; 2) HAVE A PLAN TO DOCUMENT THEIR ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE NEXT SEVEN GENERATIONS; AND 3) SEEK WAYS TO SUSTAIN CULTURAL SHARING AS A WAY OF LIFE WITHIN THEIR TRIBAL COMMUNITY. THE FIRST PEOPLES FUND GRANT PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL REGION-ELIGIBLE ARTISTS AND FORMER COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD RECIPIENTS. GRANTS OF UP TO $5,000 OFFER ARTISTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DELVE DEEPER INTO THEIR ART - SHARING THEIR ARTISTRY WITH ALL WHO WANT TO LEARN. EACH YEAR, CULTURAL CAPITAL FELLOWS TEACH AND SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH MORE THAN 100 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.THE ARTIST IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP IS DESIGNED FOR ARTISTS WITH FIVE OR MORE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE MARKETING THEIR ART AT INDIAN ARTS MARKETS AND GALLERIES AND WHO HAVE WHOLESALE EXPERIENCE. ARTISTS INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A FELLOWSHIP SHOULD; 1) BE COMMITTED TO PURSUING ART AS A WAY TO BUILD A BUSINESS AND SUPPORT BOTH THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES; 2) HAVE A VISION FOR EXPANDING THEIR BUSINESS NATIONALLY; AND 3) SHARE A COMMITMENT TO PASSING ON ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WITHIN THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES.ELIGIBLE ARTISTS RECEIVE UP TO $5,000 IN WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVES THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR BUSINESS AND CONTRIBUTE TO A CONSISTENT AND RELIABLE INCOME FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.BENEFITS OF THE FELLOWSHIP: FIRST PEOPLES FUND'S ARTIST IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP DOES NOT JUST HELP ARTISTS GROW A BUSINESS IT INSPIRES THEM TO FULLY HONOR THEIR CULTURAL CREATIVITY AND GROW THE IMPACT IT HAS ON THEIR PEOPLE.ARTIST APPLICANTS FOR BOTH THE ARTIST IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND CULTURAL CAPITAL PROGRAMS MUST BE A MEMBER OF A NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS TRIBE LOCATED IN SOUTH DAKOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, MONTANA, WYOMING, WESTERN DAKOTA OF MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, THE EASTERN PLATEAU REGION OF IDAHO, OREGON AND WASHINGTON, A TRIBE FROM THE GREAT LAKES REGION OF MINNESOTA, MICHIGAN, OR WISCONSIN, A TRIBE BELONGING TO THE U.S. EASTERN SEABOARD STATES, OKLAHOMA, NATIVE HAWAIIAN, OR AN ALASKA NATIVE TRIBE. EACH ARTIST RECEIVES INDIVIDUALIZED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDANCE, AS WELL AS A $5,000 GRANT TO OFFSET CAPITAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH GROWING A BUSINESS.IMPACT OF THE FELLOWSHIP: OUR ARTIST ALUMNI TELL US THE PROGRAM DOES MORE THAN JUST SUPPORT AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT - IT STIMULATES A RENEWED ENERGY TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER TO CREATE NEW WORK THAT PUSHES BOUNDARIES.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “First peoples fund's mission is to honor and support the collective spirit of first peoples artists and culture bearers.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Our mission is to honor and support the collective spirit of first peoples fund artists and culture bearers.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is MN.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is PO BOX 2977, RAPID CITY, SD, 577092977.
- The non-profit organization as of 2019 has a total of 16 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$103,180.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization pays $969,319 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $116,975 in fundraising expenses.
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