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Nia Tero Foundation

Seattle, Washington  ·  EIN 821949563  ·  Private foundation

Nia Tero Foundation is a Washington-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $9.1M in annual giving against $126.5M in assets. This page documents the 137 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Nia Tero Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$9.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$126.5M
Total assets
137
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nia Tero Foundation funds

Nia Tero Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation.

Arts & CultureEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include indigenous, women girls.

indigenouswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nia Tero Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Rudolph Steiner Foundation
SUPPORT
Spring Valley, NY$1.6M2020
Conservation International
SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$1.0M2020
The Nature Conservancy
SUPPORT FOR BLUE ECONOMY PLAN
Arlington, VA$1.0M2022
Conservation International
SUPPORT FOR BLUE ABADI
Arlington, VA$1.0M2022
Amazon Frontlines
SUPPORT INDIGENOUS GUARDIANSHIP IN THE AMAZON
San Francisco, CA$644K2024
Conservation Agreement Fund
SUPPORT INDIGENOUS LED CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Lewes, DE$500K2024
Amazon Frontlines
SECURING INDIGENOUS GUARDIANSHIP IN THE AMAZON
San Francisco, CA$500K2022
Amazon Frontlines
SUPPORT INDIGENOUS GARDIANSHIP IN THE AMAZON
San Francisco, CA$500K2023
Conservation International
SUPPORT FOR BLUE ABADI
Arlington, VA$500K2023
Rsf Social Finance Inc
SUPPORT INDIGENOUS PRACTICE AND WISDOM
San Francisco, CA$410K2024
Land Is Life Inc
SUPPORT INDIGENOUS LED SECURITY
Brooklyn, NY$380K2024
One Reef Worldwide Stewardship
SUPPORT INDIGENOUS GUARDIANSHIP PACIFIC ISLANDS
Santa Cruz, CA$350K2024
One Reef Worldwide Stewardship
SUPPORT TRADITIONAL STEWARDSHIP FOR OCEAN PROTECTION IN MICRONESIA
Santa Cruz, CA$350K2023
One Reef Worldwide Stewardship
TRADITIONAL STEWARDSHIP FOR OCEAN PROTECTION IN MICRONESIA
Santa Cruz, CA$350K2022
Blackfeet Eco Knowledge
SUPPORT INDIGENOUS CURRICULUM, LANGUAGE INTENSIVE, AND BUFFALO REINTRODUCTION
Browning, MT$296K2023

Nia Tero Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$430K
2020$3.8M
2022$4.1M
2023$3.3M
2024$4.0M

How to apply for funding from Nia Tero Foundation

Nia Tero Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at niatero.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nia Tero Foundation

Does Nia Tero Foundation accept grant applications?
Nia Tero Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Nia Tero Foundation fund?
Nia Tero Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Rudolph Steiner Foundation, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nia Tero Foundation give in grants?
Nia Tero Foundation reported $9.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.5M over 137 grants.
Where is Nia Tero Foundation located?
Nia Tero Foundation is based in Seattle, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 821949563.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nia Tero Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nia Tero Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.