San Francisco, CA

Natives Rising

EIN 92-1022768

Community & Economic Development Small Business & Entrepreneurship Indigenous communities Women & girls

Mission

To advance the economic and emotional well-being of Indigenous communities by expanding Indigenous representation, pathways, and leadership in technology, entrepreneurship, and related careers. ([nativesrising.co](https://nativesrising.co/about?utm_source=openai))

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Natives Rising

Natives Rising is a Native-led nonprofit that began as a grassroots initiative and has grown into a national 501(c)(3) focused on economic empowerment for Indigenous people, especially Indigenous women pursuing technology and entrepreneurship pathways. ([nativesrising.co](https://nativesrising.co/about?utm_source=openai))

The organization was founded by Danielle Forward (Cloverdale Rancheria Pomo) and formally attained tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status in late 2023; it operates fellowship, mentorship, and culturally grounded STEM programs aimed at increasing Indigenous representation in tech. ([nativesrising.co](https://nativesrising.co/about?utm_source=openai))

In recent years Natives Rising has received programmatic support from philanthropic partners and participated in national initiatives and fellowship programs that center Indigenous-led solutions to workforce and education gaps in technology. Financial and filing data for fiscal year 2024 show program growth and reported revenues consistent with the organization’s early scaling phase. ([neophilanthropy.org](https://neophilanthropy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NEO-Philanthropy-Inc.-990-2023-Public-Disclosure-Copy_Signed.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Notable achievements

Formally recognized as a 501(c)(3)

Natives Rising achieved tax-exempt status in December 2023, establishing formal nonprofit operations and enabling tax-deductible giving and institutional grantmaking. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/921022768?utm_source=openai))

Secured significant philanthropic grants

The organization has attracted program grants from national funders (including a documented program grant of $300,000 reported in partner filings), enabling expansion of fellowships and community programs. ([neophilanthropy.org](https://neophilanthropy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NEO-Philanthropy-Inc.-990-2023-Public-Disclosure-Copy_Signed.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Partnerships with national tech inclusion efforts

Natives Rising has been a funded partner of broader technology diversity initiatives and was highlighted in coverage about efforts to increase Native representation in computing and startups, reflecting successful program partnerships and visibility. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/30/natives-rising-wins-backing-to-help-native-americans-into-tech-and-startups/?utm_source=openai))

At a glance

Total assets: $872K
Annual revenue: $282K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 92-1022768
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: nativesrising.co
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured in TechCrunch coverage of philanthropic and programmatic efforts to expand Native representation in tech.

Profiled in national outlets and philanthropic reports highlighting founders and leaders building Indigenous pathways into technology and entrepreneurship.

Listed and summarized in nonprofit data repositories (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer) with recent fiscal-year filing details and EIN verification.

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