Potlatch Fund

Mission

Celebrating Native communities through the cultural tradition of giving.

Vision

Envisioning the future of our ancestors’ dreams.

Values

Reciprocity. When we give, we all receive.

Generosity. We measure wealth not in possessions but in shared abundance.

Honor. We celebrate all our relations.

Culture. We uplift cultural traditions and Native ways of life.

Description

Potlatch Fund, a Native-led nonprofit, provides grants, capacity-building training, and leadership development opportunities to Tribal communities and Native nonprofits throughout the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Our work takes us across the Pacific Northwest where we witness the reality that many of the non-governmental services taken for granted in mainstream communities are unavailable in Indian Country.

Potlatch Fund supports Tribal communities and Native nonprofits by:

- Sharing tools and resources needed to strengthen their organizations.
- Championing investment in future leaders so they may serve others.
- Bringing knowledge of the realities of Indian Country to the philanthropic community.
- Partnering with those dedicated to keeping Native communities, arts, and culture alive.

Recognition

We are proud of our Board of Directors who contribute hours of volunteer time.

President -Jordann Lankford, Gros Ventre/Little Shell 

Vice President - Meredith Parker, Makah

Secretary - Amber Schulz-Oliver, Celilo/Yakama 

Treasurer - Celina Phair, Lummi 

Compliance Officer - Brie Coyle-Jones, Quileute 

tai simpson, Nez Perce / Nimiipuu

Antone Minthorn, Umatilla

Member Jennifer S. Vickers (Nipmuc)

Dustin Monroe, Assiniboine/Blackfeet