First Peoples Fund
Rapid City, South Dakota · EIN 820583682 · Private foundation
First Peoples Fund is a private foundation based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $855K in grants paid and $4.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 92 individual grants from this funder — $4.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What First Peoples Fund funds
First Peoples Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Land Tenure Foundation DESIGNATED FUND | Little Canada, MN | $1.8M | 2024 |
| Lakota Funds FPF NAEB 23-01 | Kyle, SD | $100K | 2023 |
| Native American Community Dev FPF NAEB FUNDING 23 | Minneapolis, MN | $50K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from First Peoples Fund
First Peoples 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 firstpeoplesfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about First Peoples Fund
- Does First Peoples Fund accept grant applications?
- First Peoples 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 First Peoples Fund fund?
- First Peoples Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Indian Land Tenure Foundation, Lakota Funds, Native American Community Dev. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does First Peoples Fund give in grants?
- First Peoples Fund reported $855K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.0M over 92 grants.
- Where is First Peoples Fund located?
- First Peoples Fund is based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 820583682.
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