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American Indian College Fund

Denver, Colorado  ·  EIN 521573446  ·  Private foundation

Based in Denver, Colorado, American Indian College Fund has awarded $56.9M across 248 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Aaniiih Nakoda College. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$22.4M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$143.4M
Assets (FY2021)
248
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What American Indian College Fund funds

American Indian College Fund's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Aaniiih Nakoda College
OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Harlem, MT$937K2024
Tohono O'odham Community College
OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Sells, AZ$818K2024
Sitting Bull College
OPERATIONAL/PROGRAM SUPPORT
Ft Yates, ND$759K2024

How to apply for funding from American Indian College Fund

American Indian College Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at collegefund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about American Indian College Fund

Does American Indian College Fund accept grant applications?
American Indian College Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does American Indian College Fund fund?
American Indian College Fund's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Aaniiih Nakoda College, Tohono O'odham Community College, Sitting Bull College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does American Indian College Fund give in grants?
American Indian College Fund reported $22.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $56.9M over 248 grants.
Where is American Indian College Fund located?
American Indian College Fund is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521573446.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Indian College Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with American Indian College Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.