Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services

What Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services does

Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington (EIN: 87-1513844). It operates as the first and only Indigenous agency in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties exclusively serving Indigenous babies and families from the prenatal period through age three, targeting families who identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander. The organization runs a multi-program platform including Indigenous BirthKeepers (full-spectrum doula services), The Nest (a guaranteed basic income pilot providing up to $1,250/month per family), Pilimakua Family Connections (home visiting, emotional wellness peer support, and community events), Storytelling (annual artist residency), and an Out of State Abortion Care rapid response fund. All direct services are delivered free of cost to eligible families.

The organization does not operate any technology products or platforms; its underlying capability is a culturally-grounded, community-driven service delivery model staffed by an all-Indigenous team and governed with input from Elder Councils and a Clan of Matriarchs. Programmatic IP under development includes an 8-topic Indigenous Home Visiting curriculum and a 6-topic Indigenous Emotional Wellness curriculum. A dedicated Data Sovereignty department conducts community-driven research (e.g., Nurturing Future Ancestors evaluation, Rebuilding the Village, Perinatal Behavioral Health Screening) and operates a research partnership with Washington State University IREACH.

Revenue is generated entirely through grants and donations rather than service fees. The founding and anchor funding source is King County's Best Starts for Kids levy; additional revenue comes from foundation grants, rapid response funds, individual donations via the website, and a 12-month fellowship with Maven Clinic and 4Kira4Moms (MPact for Families, December 2025 cohort). Customers are reached through community-led channels — referrals, community events, Facebook/Instagram, and a monthly newsletter ("The Joyful Messenger") — and intake is conducted via interest forms on the website and 1.5-hour intake appointments by phone, video, or in person. The organization reports serving 145+ families across Pilimakua programs and 45 families in Home Visiting in 2024, with 250+ attendees at Community Connection Events.

Name

Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services

Legal name

Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services

Website

https://hummingbird-ifs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 that delivers free, culturally-grounded perinatal, early childhood, and family support programs — including doula services, guaranteed income, and home visiting — to Indigenous families in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties in Washington State.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maternal and Child Health Social Services (Indigenous)

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF)

Keywords

• Indigenous perinatal support
• Full-spectrum doula services
• Guaranteed basic income
• Indigenous home visiting
• Culturally responsive care

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its website as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-1513844).
2. Government and Foundation Grants: Funded by government grants including King County's Best Starts for Kids levy, foundation support, and rapid response funds. The Nest guaranteed income program and other programs are grant-funded.
3. Fellowship Program Support: Selected as fourth cohort member of Maven Clinic and 4Kira4Moms MPact for Families fellowship program providing financial, mentoring, and skill support to community-based organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services provides free, culturally responsive perinatal, early childhood, and family support programs to Indigenous (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) families from the prenatal period through age three in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, Washington. Core programs include full-spectrum doula services (Indigenous BirthKeepers), a guaranteed basic income pilot (The Nest), early childhood home visiting and emotional wellness peer support (Pilimakua Family Connections), a storytelling artist residency program, and out-of-state abortion care funding. All services are delivered free of charge by an all-Indigenous staff grounded in traditional knowledge and community accountability.

Product overview

Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 as the first and only Indigenous agency in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties exclusively serving Indigenous babies and families from zero to three. The organization operates as a multi-program platform providing culturally-grounded perinatal and family support services. Core offerings include the Indigenous BirthKeepers full-spectrum doula program, The Nest guaranteed income pilot, Pilimakua Family Connections (encompassing Home Visiting, Emotional Wellness, and Community Events), the Storytelling program with artist residencies, and Out of State Abortion Care. Supporting infrastructure includes the Data Sovereignty department for community-driven research and the Indigenous Curriculum & Special Projects department developing culturally-centered educational materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indigenous BirthKeepers A culturally responsive, full-spectrum doula program providing free services to pregnant people who identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander in King, Pierce, and South Snohomish Counties. Services include prenatal care, labor/birth support, postpartum care, lactation counseling, choice counseling, abortion care, and pregnancy loss support.
• The Nest Guaranteed Basic Income Program A Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) program providing up to $1,250 monthly no-strings-attached payments to Indigenous pregnant people until their child's third birthday (up to $45,000 per family), the first guaranteed income program exclusively serving Indigenous communities in the U.S.
• Pilimakua Home Visiting Program Free early childhood home visitation program supporting the physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and cultural health of children and families from the prenatal period through the child's third year. Home Visitors conduct weekly, biweekly, or monthly visits at home, parks, or community locations.
• Pilimakua Indigenous Emotional Wellness Program Free peer support program featuring IEW Besties who provide emotional support to Indigenous parents/caregivers throughout their parenting journey, plus a biweekly online perinatal emotional support group via Zoom.
• Pilimakua Indigenous Families Community Connection Events Monthly community events in King County bringing together Indigenous families with children under 5 for cultural activities rooted in child development, developmental screening, culturally-centered activities, meals, and connections to other programs; transportation and food accommodations provided.
• Storytelling Program Healing program using storytelling to transform narratives around Indigenous pregnancy, parenting, and motherhood; includes an annual Indigenous Storytelling Artist in Residence Program and documentary series on guaranteed income and Indigenous parenting.
• Out of State Abortion Care Rapid response fund covering travel, lodging, lost wages, childcare, and procedure costs ($50–$2,000) for Indigenous peoples in rural Washington and neighboring states where abortion is not accessible; includes BirthKeeper support for those receiving care in King County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89.3% of surveyed attendees said Pilimakua events strengthened their Indigenous identity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maven CliniccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 December 2025Maven Clinic (world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health) partnered with 4Kira4Moms to launch the MPact for Families fellowship program. Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services was selected as the fourth cohort member in December 2025. The 12-month program provides financial, mentoring, and skill support to community-based organizations working to improve maternal health outcomes for Black and Indigenous women who face the highest mortality rates.
• 4Kira4MomscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 20254Kira4Moms is a nonprofit founded to eliminate racial disparities in maternal care. Partnered with Maven Clinic to launch the MPact for Families fellowship program addressing the maternal health crisis in the United States. Selected Hummingbird as fourth cohort member to receive financial, mentoring, and skill support.
• Washington State University - IREACH (Institute For Research and Education to Advance Community Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIFS Pilimakua Program and WSU IREACH partnered on 'Developing a Single-Site Home Visiting Model in an Urban Indigenous Context Using Rigorous Indigenous and Western Scientific Approaches.' Both organizations share focus on culturally-centered practice preserving and revitalizing Indigenous practices for community wellbeing.
• Native Learning LodgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to host community events including Zoo day activities for Indigenous families.
• United Indians of All Tribes FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHummingbird's predecessor program, Daybreak Star Doulas, was launched with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation in 2019, exclusively funded by King County's Best Starts for Kids levy. This foundational partnership established Hummingbird's service model.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maven Clinic: An established virtual clinic for women's and family health that partners with Hummingbird through the MPact for Families fellowship. It overlaps in maternal and family health delivery, but its digital, national model is broader and less community-embedded than Hummingbird's.
• Seattle Indian Health Board: An established urban Indian health organization in Seattle serving American Indian and Alaska Native people through medical, behavioral, dental, and community health services. It overlaps with Hummingbird in culturally responsive Indigenous care and regional access, but its scope is broader.
• United Indians of All Tribes Foundation: A Seattle-based Indigenous nonprofit providing community, cultural, education, and family services. Hummingbird's predecessor Daybreak Star Doulas operated under this organization, making its organizational model and local Indigenous service ecosystem directly comparable.

Direct peers

• Parents as Teachers: A national nonprofit model that provides recurring home visits and parent education to support early childhood development. It shares Hummingbird's family-home-visiting and parent-engagement model, but serves a broader population and lacks its Indigenous cultural specialization.
• Nurse-Family Partnership: An evidence-based nonprofit program pairing nurses with first-time pregnant people and families from pregnancy through early childhood. It is a close comparator for Hummingbird's prenatal-to-age-three, high-touch home-visiting model, with a broader clinical and national scope.

Emerging players

• 4Kira4Moms: A maternal-health equity nonprofit focused on eliminating racial disparities and supporting community-based organizations. It is directly relevant to Hummingbird's mission and maternal-health partnerships, though it is more advocacy and systems-change oriented than a direct service provider.
• Abundant Birth Project (Expecting Justice): A pregnancy-focused guaranteed-income program in California that provides cash support to pregnant people. It directly compares with The Nest's no-strings-attached monthly payments, while differing in geography and demographic focus.
• Ancient Song Doula Services: A community-based full-spectrum doula organization serving Black, Brown, and other marginalized families with prenatal, birth, postpartum, and reproductive support. It is comparable to Hummingbird's BirthKeepers in high-touch culturally responsive care, though it is not Indigenous-exclusive.

Regional players

• Tewa Women United: An Indigenous women-led organization working in reproductive justice, maternal health, and family and community wellness in New Mexico. It is comparable in centering Indigenous women and culture in pregnancy and family support, although its delivery model and geography differ.
• Changing Women Initiative: An Indigenous-led organization in New Mexico providing culturally centered doula, lactation, and reproductive-health support to Native families. Its perinatal and community-led model is closely comparable to Hummingbird's Indigenous BirthKeepers and family-support programs, although it serves a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HummingbirdIndigenousFamilyServices
• Instagraminstagram.com/hummingbirdfamilyservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hummingbird-indigenous-family-services

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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