Americans for Native Americans

What Americans for Native Americans does

Americans for Native Americans (ANA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 by Connie and William H. Eastburn, II of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in response to the exposure deaths of 17 Navajo men in Gallup, New Mexico. The organization is dedicated to improving quality of life for Native Americans on the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni Nations by delivering seven integrated programs: Food for Kids (weekend food bags in partnership with Gallup's Community Pantry, scaled to roughly 1,056 children across more than 30 Navajo schools at a $190,000 budget for 2025-2026), Clothing for Kids (new clothing, coats, and shoes on the three reservations), an Eyeglass Program (vision screening and free glasses through the Lions Club, UNM Ophthalmology, and Zuni Optical Center), the FACE/GED family-literacy program across 44 Bureau of Indian Education schools, a Nursing Scholarship Program (349 ADN and advanced-degree scholarships, 29 family scholarships, and 166 NCLEX exam fee disbursements totaling roughly $451,799 since 2006), the Expanding Horizons in Nursing clinical exchange with UNM-Gallup, Doylestown Hospital, and Einstein Medical Center–Montgomery, and biannual free veterinary clinics via Native American Veterinarian Services, with a self-sustaining Earthship clinic under construction in Zuni.

ANA has no underlying technology platform; operations run on community engagement, volunteers, donor funds, and partner institutions. The revenue model is donation-driven — annual event fundraising anchored by the Garden Party (in 2026, the 35th-anniversary edition on August 15 at Happiness Farm), direct online donations via GiveButter, and an Etsy storefront whose proceeds flow to the Navajo Sewing Initiative. Major financial supporters include The Argus Fund and the CTC Foundation; additional family-level donors fund named nursing scholarships. ANA is governed by an independent Board of Directors and operates with approximately 9 employees from its Doylestown mailing address, despite serving beneficiaries exclusively on reservations in the American Southwest.

Name

Americans for Native Americans

Legal name

Americans for Native Americans

Website

https://americansfornativeamericans.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Americans for Native Americans is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that delivers food, clothing, eyeglasses, nursing scholarships, and veterinary care to Native American children, families, and students on the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni Nations in the American Southwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Community Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tribal Health Sciences & Allied Health Colleges (Nursing/Allied Health Focus) (EDAHANAF)

Keywords

• Native American aid
• Nonprofit community services
• Tribal education support
• Reservation food programs
• Indigenous scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Doylestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Etsy Shop Sales: ANA operates an Etsy Shop selling quilts, pillowcases, Christmas ornaments, and note cards created by volunteers. 100% of sales (less Etsy fees and postage) go directly to support the Navajo Sewing Initiative.
2. Event Fundraising: Annual Garden Party event generates donations and sponsorships. The 35th Anniversary Garden Party is scheduled for August 15, 2026 at Happiness Farm.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Americans for Native Americans (ANA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers humanitarian aid and educational support programs to Native American children, families, and nursing students living on the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni reservations in the Southwestern United States. Founded in 1991, the organization runs nutrition, clothing, vision care, adult education, nursing scholarships, and veterinary clinic programs serving these tribal nations. ANA also operates a fundraising Etsy Shop to underwrite its charitable programs.

Product overview

Americans for Native Americans (ANA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community assistance programs focused on Native Americans in the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni Nations. The core programs include: Food for Kids (weekend food assistance), Clothing for Kids (clothing and footwear distribution), Eyeglass Program (vision screening and glasses), FACE and GED Program (family literacy and GED support), Nursing Scholarship Program (nursing degree scholarships), Expanding Horizons in Nursing (clinical training experiences), Veterinary Clinics (free animal care), and an Etsy Shop for handmade goods. These programs work together to address immediate needs while fostering self-reliance and educational advancement among Native American communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food for Kids Program
• Clothing for Kids Program
• Eyeglass Program
• FACE/GED Program
• Nursing Scholarship Program
• Expanding Horizons in Nursing
• Veterinary Clinics (NAVS) Native American Veterinary Services program operating veterinary clinics for pets and animals on the Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni reservations.
• ANA Etsy Shop

Quantifiable outcome

• 349 nursing scholarships totaling $318,278 awarded since 2006
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zuni Environmental Protection ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Partnership to build a self-sustaining Earthship veterinary clinic in Zuni, NM. Construction began June 2018 with exterior framing and windows completed. Zuni Tribal Council gave permission to resume work in February 2022.
• Gallup's Community PantrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANA partners with Gallup's Community Pantry to operate the Food for Kids program, providing weekend food bags to 1,056 children across 30+ schools. The Pantry has expanded to feed children through Kids Cafe as well.
• University of New Mexico-GallupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANA actively supports nursing students at UNM-Gallup with scholarships, licensure fees, and clinical experiences. The Expanding Horizons in Nursing program brings UNM-G nursing students to visit hospitals on the East Coast.
• Native American Veterinarian Services (NAVS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarted in 2001 by Dr. Theodore Robinson, NAVS provides free veterinary care on Hopi, Navajo, and Zuni reservations through volunteer veterinarians and technicians traveling twice yearly.
• Lions Club (Gallup, NM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2019, the Lions Club has partnered with ANA to provide eye screening for students using advanced equipment and donating free eyeglasses. Lions Club Kidsight Program provides vision screening.
• University of New Mexico Ophthalmology DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoctors from UNM Ophthalmology provide eye exams and prescriptions for students during health screenings on the Navajo and Zuni Reservations.
• Doylestown HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoylestown Hospital hosts Navajo and Zuni nursing students through the Expanding Horizons in Nursing program, providing exposure to cardiac catheterization lab, emergency department, and maternity center.
• Einstein Medical Center - MontgomerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEinstein Medical Center - Montgomery hosts nursing students through the Expanding Horizons in Nursing program, providing clinical experience opportunities.
• Biotecture Planet EarthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering to construct a fully self-sustainable Earthship veterinary clinic in Zuni, NM using sustainable building methods.
• Zuni Woodworking CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrafted beautiful entry doors for the Earthship veterinary clinic construction project in Zuni.
• Zuni Tribal CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZuni Tribal Council granted permission for construction of the Earthship veterinary clinic to resume in February 2022.
• Zuni Optical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANA pays for no-frill frames and lenses through Zuni Optical Center. Program extended to Zuni adults who cannot afford eyeglasses.
• Kwek SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKwek Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing period supplies and puberty education to schools serving Indigenous students. ANA partners by sewing moon time bags from Kwek's pattern, filling them with period products, and mailing to partner schools.
• Gallup Community HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health organization that is a board member and partner in ANA's health programs.
• Penn Medicine Doylestown HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital system that supports ANA's nursing programs and health screening initiatives.
• Doylestown Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner supporting ANA's mission and programs.
• Bureau of Indian Education SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANA delivers programs through Bureau of Indian Education funded schools, particularly FACE programs in 44 BIE schools.
• Central Bucks School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district where nursing students shadow school nurses as part of the Expanding Horizons in Nursing program.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Partnership With Native Americans: National nonprofit delivering food, school supplies, and emergency aid to Native American reservations. Highly comparable direct peer given ANA's similar mission and on-reservation distribution model.
• Native American Heritage Association: Pine Ridge-focused nonprofit providing food, school supplies, and self-sufficiency programs to Native Americans. Direct peer in the reservation-services social services space.
• First Nations Development Institute: Native-led nonprofit strengthening tribal economies and food systems. Comparable to ANA's Food for Kids and reservation capacity-building programs.
• Running Strong for American Indian Youth: Founded by Billy Mills, provides food, education, and youth programs for Native American communities. Direct peer in youth- and community-focused Native American services.
• American Indian College Fund: Provides scholarships and educational support to Native American students. Comparable to ANA's nursing scholarship program in mission and beneficiary base.

Others

• American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES): National nonprofit promoting STEM education for Native Americans. Thematically related to ANA's nursing education pipeline work but operates in a different sector.
• National Indian Health Board: Advocacy organization for tribal health priorities. Adjacent to ANA's nursing and health programming though focused on policy rather than direct service delivery.
• IllumiNative: Native-led nonprofit elevating Native American narratives and visibility. Ecosystem peer operating in the same beneficiary community but in advocacy/media rather than direct services.

Emerging players

• Notah Begay III Foundation: Native-led foundation focused on Native American youth health and wellness. Emerging player with partial overlap to ANA's children's health and nutrition focus.
• Tanka Fund: Native-led nonprofit supporting Native American ranchers and food sovereignty. Adjacent thematic peer to ANA's Food for Kids in addressing reservation food insecurity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericansforNativeAmericans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/americansfornativeamericans

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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