Mission
FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE ADVANCES AND PROMOTES THE DIRECT PARTICIPATION OF TRIBES, TRIBAL MEMBERS, AND OTHER INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN THE FULL USE OF THE ECONOMY.
Public Charity
FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in LONGMONT, CO. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $56.4M, expenses of $30.2M, total assets of $116.2M. Imperigo tracks 198 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $36.2M.
EIN: 541254491
LONGMONT, CO
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$56.4M
Total Expenses$30.2M
Total Assets$116.2M
Grant Records198
Funding Total$36.2M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at First Nations Development Institute
How First Nations Development Institute divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$88
Programs
the work itself
$7
Management
running the organization
$5
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $88 for programs
$34
Stewarding native lands the stewarding native lands program supports tribes and native-led organizations by providing financial resources, research, and advocacy, along with training and technical assistance through site…
$24
Native arts, language, and knowledge through the native arts, language, and knowledge program, we directly support tribes and native-led organizations by providing financial resources, training, and technical assistance
$18
Native agriculture and food systems investments first nations works to strengthen food systems in native communities, improve health and nutrition, and build lasting food security
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$9,695
GENERAL SUPPORT
$8,343
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$905,065
RESTORE GRASSLANDS VIA TRIBAL CO-STEWARDSHIP
$798,697
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
$669,510
Showing up to 5 of 198 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHAIR
Benny Shendo Jr
COMMUNICATIO
Catherine Bryan
DIRECTOR
Chandra Hampson
DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Rees
DIRECTOR
Gelvin Stevenson
COO
Jacqueline Francke
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56.4M | $30.2M | $116.2M |
| 2024 | $36.9M | $27.9M | $87.3M |
| 2023 | $23.7M | $21.9M | $73.8M |
| 2022 | $42.4M | $17.5M | $70.6M |
| 2021 | $31.8M | $11.8M | $51.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $31.8M to $56.4M (+77%), with total assets most recently reported at $116.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.