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THE HOPI FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 742488628 · $1.2M rev · operational · www.hopifoundation.org
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The Hopi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on enhancing community self-determination and capacity building among the Hopi and Tewa peoples. It serves at-risk youth and local organizations through various initiatives aimed at improving educational and vocational outcomes, while also promoting cultural values. The foundation operates primarily in Arizona.

activities · 33

what they do

direct service · 21
  • Community Project Incubation and Support Indigenous Economic Development Support
    Initiates, grows, and houses nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, sustainability, farming, and youth development. This includes providing small community grants year-round to local organizations and initiatives.
  • Community Projects and Initiatives Indigenous Economic Development Support
    Initiates and manages nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and youth development.
  • Community Radio Broadcasting Non-Commercial Radio Programming
    Operates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving the Hopi community.
  • Financial Investment Management
    Manages financial investments, including endowments, the Steven Thayer Scholarship, and the Hopi Emergency Assistance Fund.
  • Financial Investment Management
    Manages financial investments including endowments, the Steven Thayer Scholarship, and the Hopi Emergency Assistance Fund.
  • Historic Preservation and Restoration Hopi Clan Home & Structural Preservation
    Preserves 800-year-old village clan homes, including the Shungopavi Snow Clan home, Walpi Fire Clan home, and Mishongnovi Snake Clan home, and restores piki houses in Bacavi and Upper Moenkopi.
  • Hopi Cultural and Historical Preservation Hopi Clan Home & Structural Preservation
    Preserves 800-year-old village clan homes, including specific clan homes in Shungopavi, Walpi, and Mishongnovi, and restores piki houses in Bacavi and Upper Moenkopi.
  • Operates the Hopi Leadership Program, which is one of nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and youth development.
  • Hopi Leadership Program Chapter Development & Support
    Operates the Hopi Leadership Program, which focuses on developing leadership skills within the Hopi community.
  • Hopi Leadership and Youth Development Programs Youth Mentoring Programs
    Operates the Hopi Leadership Program and established the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) focusing on at-risk youth aged 14-26. This includes hosting youth listening sessions and 1-1 meetings with key service providers and officials.
  • Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) Youth Mentoring Programs
    Established the Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative (HOYI) in 2013, focusing on at-risk youth aged 14-26 who are not engaged in school or the workforce. This includes hosting youth listening sessions and 1-1 meetings with key services.
  • Hopi Radio Station Operation Non-Commercial Radio Programming
    Operates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving the Hopi community.
  • Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Coordination
    Operates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center in Kykotsmovi Village, providing mentoring services for individuals seeking support for substance use or abuse.
  • Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center Operations Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Coordination
    Operates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC) in Kykotsmovi Village, providing walk-in and phone-based mentoring services for individuals, families, and groups affected by addiction, including elderly individuals and adolescents with parental consent.
  • Hosts the Hopi VITA Partnership, providing tax assistance and financial education, having served 725 individuals and returning $936,582 in tax refunds.
  • Operates two VITA sites on the Hopi reservation, serving 725 individuals and returning over $936,582 in tax refunds and saving $416,014 in earned income tax credits for local families. This includes screening, intake, interview, and document scanning services.
  • Hopi VITA Partnership for Tax Assistance Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP Programs
    Operates two VITA sites on the Hopi reservation, providing free tax preparation services to individuals, returning significant tax refunds and earned income tax credits to local families. The program also recruits and trains volunteers annually.
  • KUYI 88.1 FM Radio Station Non-Commercial Radio Programming
    Operates KUYI 88.1 FM radio station in Second Mesa, serving as a community resource for information and entertainment.
  • Mobile Internet Library Services
    Expands community services through the operation of a Mobile Internet Library.
  • Operates the Natwani Coalition, which is one of nearly 20 projects benefiting Hopi/Tewa communities in areas such as culture, well-being, and sustainability.
  • Substance Abuse Prevention and Mentoring Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Coordination
    Operates the Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Center (HSAPC) which provides walk-in and phone-based mentoring services to individuals, families, and groups affected by addiction, including adolescents and elderly individuals. The center also delivers presentations to community groups and schools on substance abuse topics.
advocacy · 2
  • Advocacy and Resource Connection Community Advocacy & Alliance Building
    Advocates with various entities including foundations, government, and businesses to educate, raise awareness of community needs, and connect the community with essential resources.
  • Advocacy for Community Resources Community Advocacy & Alliance Building
    Advocates with foundations, private donors, government, businesses, and nonprofits to educate, build awareness of needs, and connect the community with resources.
research · 4
  • Community-Based Research
    Conducts local and community-based research initiatives.
  • Conducts local and Community Based Research, including producing "Kiiyamuy Technical Guides" for Hopi structural preservation that are still used by the Hopi community.
  • Cultural and Historical Preservation Hopi Clan Home & Structural Preservation
    Preserves 800-year-old village clan homes and produces technical guides for Hopi structural preservation, benefiting the Hopi community.
  • Technical Guide Production for Preservation Hopi Clan Home & Structural Preservation
    Produces technical guides for Hopi structural preservation, such as the "Kiiyamuy Technical Guides," which are utilized by the Hopi community.
capacity building · 6
  • Capacity Building and Training Nonprofit Capacity Building Support
    Provides fee-for-service training and internal resource development training through its Capacity Building Program. This includes training in Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic Planning for local nonprofits, tribal organizations, villages, and other stakeholders, and convenes cross-sector collaborations for community development.
  • Community Capacity Building Addiction Education & Awareness
    Delivers training and presentations on topics such as addiction and community development to local organizations, schools, and service providers.
  • Community Development Capacity Building Nonprofit Capacity Building Support
    Provides fee-for-service training and internal resource development training through its Capacity Building Program, including training in Fundraising, Board Development, and Strategic Planning to local nonprofits, tribal organizations, villages, the philanthropic sector, and external stakeholders. The organization also convenes and facilitates cross-sector collaborations at the local level for community development.
  • Community Grantmaking Local Community Grantmaking
    Provides small community grants year-round to local organizations and initiatives within the Hopi/Tewa communities.
  • Substance Abuse Prevention Education Addiction Education & Awareness
    Delivers presentations to community groups, service providers, tribal programs, organizations, and schools on topics including alcoholism, drug trends (methamphetamine, opioids, fentanyl), and family roles in addiction.
  • VITA Partnership Support and Training Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP Programs
    Assists with community outreach, technical assistance through training and education, and fundraising for the Hopi VITA Partnership. It also recruits new and returning volunteers annually and provides free training and education for various volunteer roles within the VITA Partnership.
strategies · 16

how they think

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named programs · 2

what they call their work

Capacity Building Services
Provides training and support to local nonprofits and tribal organizations to enhance their operational capacity and community engagement.
Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative
Aims to improve the cultural, career, and educational attainment of Hopi and Tewa youth aged 14 to 26 who are disengaged from school or the workforce.
relationships · 27

who they work with

  • Barbara Chester Award Partner — Hosts as a seasonal project.
  • DNA People's Legal Services Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2013.
  • Department of Education Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including the Department of Education and its programs.
  • First Mesa Youth Center Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • HOPI Substance Abuse Prevention Center Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
  • Hopi Credit Association Partner — Joined the Hopi VITA Partnership in 2016.
  • Hopi Department of Health & Human Services Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Hopi Guidance Center Services Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including Hopi Guidance Center Services.
  • Hopi Leadership Program Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
  • Hopi Nutrition Center Partner — Provides a VITA site in Kykotsmovi.
  • Hopi Office of Land Information Services Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Hopi Opportunity Youth Initiative Partner — Hosts as a project, currently in a dormancy period.
  • Hopi Tewa Women's Coalition Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Hopi Tutskwa Permaculture Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Hopi VITA Partnership Partner — Hosts as a seasonal project.
  • IRS Government — The VITA program is an IRS initiative, and volunteers are IRS-certified.
  • KUYI - 88.1 FM Hopi Radio Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
  • KUYI 88.1 FM Partner — Radio station operated by The Hopi Foundation in Second Mesa
  • Natwani Coalition Partner — Hosts as a community-based project on the Hopi reservation.
  • Northern Arizona United Way Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2014, assisting with community outreach, technical assistance, and fundraising.
  • Northland Pioneer College Partner — Partner in the Hopi VITA Partnership since 2013, and provides a VITA site at NPC Hopi Center (Keams Canyon).
  • Office of Hopi Lands Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Red Feather Development Group Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • Tawa'ovi Community Development Board Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • The Hopi High School Partner — Hosted 1-1 meetings with key services including The Hopi High School.
  • The Hopi Tribal Judicial Branch Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.
  • The Nakwatsvewat Institute Partner — Past partner for capacity building services.