Huvam Yee'se'e'. Welcome.

Make College Dreams a Reality for Hopi Students.

In 2000, Hopi Tribal leadership wisely vested funding for the Hopi sinom (people) and their need for higher educational opportunities by establishing the Hopi Education Endowment Fund for the purpose of raising funds for college scholarships.

Twenty-three years later, the HEEF has established beneficial relationships with private donors, foundations, and fellow American Indian first nations to grow the endowment for future generations to come. The future of Hopi is entwined with the diligent work of the HEEF to raise funds to grow the endowment into a long-lasting funding source for Hopi students.

Become A HEEF Board Member!

The Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) is now accepting nominations for the HEEF Board. We seek individuals with valuable talent, knowledge, drive, and commitment. Nominations are the first step in the multi-phase process that elects new board members. Nominations may be made only by Hopi Tribal Members or by active HEEF Board Members. Members of the Hopi Tribe may self-nominate. The last day to submit nominations or to self-nominate is June 28, 2024.

2024 HEEF IMAGINE Grant Cycle Begins May 13, 2024

We're happy to announce that our HEEF IMAGINE Grant cycle for 2024 is now open and we are accepting applications! Every year, IMAGINE grants are given to local initiatives that support the Hopi community's members in an educational and cultural capacity.

We are proud to support and provide funding to Hopi community project initiatives.

The HEEF Awarded $2 Million dollar Grant from Yield Giving

The Hopi Education Endowment Fund (HEEF) announced that they have received a $2,000,000 grant as an Open Call awardee from Yield Giving, a funding source awarding grants to non-profit organizations, established by Philanthropist & Novelist MacKenzie Scott. The monumental grant marks the all-time largest gift the HEEF has ever received since its inception 23 years ago.

The $2 million dollar grant is expected to be utilized to build a permanent office on the Hopi reservation. Increasing staff and program enhancements were also written in the grant proposal. Plans and details for a new HEEF office will be revealed at a later date. (Time TBD)

Thank you, LuAnn

As we countdown to LuAnn's last days as the HEEF Executive Director, we want to take a moment to reflect on LuAnn's impact, accomplishments, and initiatives that have enhanced the educational opportunities and lives of Hopi students, under her watchful eye for the past 21 years.

For all of the incredible moments.
For all of the amazing memories.
For all that you’ve done for our Hopi communities.
For all the work you've done for our organization.

Askwali – Kwak’kwa – Thank you, LuAnn.

Giving Tuesday 2023

As the holiday season and the end of the year approaches, don't forget about us this upcoming Giving Tuesday! (Tuesday, November 28, 2023) Please help us celebrate by making a gift that will go towards students of the Hopi Tribe in pursuing their educational dreams.

Giving Tuesday is an International Day of Giving, to support non-profit organizations that inspire kindness and generosity. You can help us to improve and make a difference in our communities, by providing the gift of education for Hopi sinom (people).