About Us
Working Towards a Better Future
Our Mission
Nimiipuu Fund advances the prosperity of Nez Perce Tribal and local communities by expanding access to capital, housing, and entrepreneurship. We provide tailored financial products and services that support economic development and self-determination across the Nez Perce communities and surrounding region.
Our Vision
A vibrant region where Nez Perce Tribal and local communities thrive through equitable access to housing, business opportunity, and financial independence.
Nimiipuu Community Development Fund is committed to enhancing the financial prosperity of individuals and families. We provide loans and development services geared towards constructing personal assets and fostering wealth. Our coaching, training, and asset-building initiatives cater to Nez Perce Tribal members and individuals residing in or around our reservation, spanning across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
Nimiipuu Fund operates as a Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Dedicated to fostering equitable economies in Native communities, Native CDFIs play a vital role in providing loans, extending credit to thriving businesses, creating employment opportunities, offering culturally competent financial coaching, and broadening access to new prospects.
These institutions establish trust, cultivate robust community relationships, and promote self-determination, aiding Native communities in overcoming challenges related to credit access and asset building within economic systems that have historically neglected their needs. Native CDFIs serve as catalysts for opportunity, providing accessible funding to resourceful and resilient communities in Indian Country. Through strategic partnerships, funding initiatives, and network development, they contribute to sustained prosperity and shared opportunities for all.
Staff
Roxanne Best
Business Coach
Connect with Jonelle Yearout for intake process and scheduling with one of our business professionals.
Board of Directors
Delrae Kipp
Director
KIMBERLY PATE
Director
Kermit Mankiller
Director
Howard Teasley
Director
Ryan Oatman
NPTEC Treasurer
Changing & Shaping Lives
Nimiipuu Fund is dedicated to empowering Native Sovereignty. Over the last decade, we have equipped the Native communities in our vicinity with essential tools, training, and capital, enabling them to take charge of their economic futures.
912
Total Loans
$2.4m
Total Loan Funding
256
Individual Consumer Loans
$620k
Loaned to Individual Consumers
132
Credit Builder Loans
$620k
Loaned to Credit Builders
14
Small Business Loans
Startup & Existing
$270k
Loaned to Startup & Existing Small Businesses
Total Loans from 2016-2024.