Everywhere in Washington, communities are building power for racial justice and equity.
Latest News
‘Nothing about us without us’: Shaping the Future event connects powerful communities in North Central Washington
Inatai Foundation hosts Shaping the Future event in Wenatchee to connect community leaders in North Central Washington.
Meet Marlon Buchanan
As Inatai’s Information Technology Director, Marlon Buchanan leads the strategic direction of technology across all aspects of the organization.
Building community power
Power is the strength to turn vision into reality. When communities have power, they can transform society. Inatai Foundation funds, invests, convenes, and advocates so community organizations and leaders have what they want and need to build and sustain their own power.
Our Reach in 2022
Since 2019, we have built relationships in every county of Washington and granted more than $220 million to organizations and leaders rooted in their communities driving racial justice and equity forward. Read our latest grantmaking report for more.
million in funding
%
to BIPOC-led organizations
%
as unrestricted grant awards
(out of 39) Washington counties where grantees are based
A better future for Washington State
In the interdependent, multiracial, and inclusive society we seek, we are not free until we are all free.
Whatever that takes, however long it takes, we will not stop until we reshape every part of Washington together with communities.
Inequity and injustice transcend county lines. We believe in a future where equity, justice, and joy do too.
Sharing what we’ve learned
The organizations and leaders we serve inform how we work and our strategies moving forward. We are committed to sharing knowledge from our successes and setbacks. Read more in our reports and resources.