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-five 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.
HEEF Staff Feature — Join us in welcoming our new Resource Development Manager (RDM), Kiara Pahovama!
Kiara is from the village of Songopavi, AZ, and is a proud member of the Bear Clan (Honwung'wa). Prior to becoming the HEEF's new RDM, Kiara served as the Assistant Principal at Hopi Jr./Sr. High School, where she demonstrated strong leadership, collaboration, and a deep commitment to our Hopi students and education.
Being one of the earliest HEEF-funded students, we are excited about the valuable perspective and knowledge she brings to our organization in a big way.
Hear a few words from Kiara below:
"I am incredibly excited to join the Hopi Education Endowment Fund as the Resource Development Manager. With 15 years of experience in education, I am eager to leverage my background to support and empower our Hopi sinom (people) in reaching their goals. My passion for education and commitment to community development drives my desire to make a meaningful impact, and I look forward to contributing to the success of the HEEF."
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Thank you for supporting us this Arizona Gives Day!
We would like to thank you all for your support and unforgettable moments this Arizona Gives Day!
Whether you visited our booth at the Carnival FUNraiser event, donated, or shared our message about our mission with friends and family, you helped build our educational capacity to create a bright future and long-lasting impact across generations for Hopi students.
We are truly humbled by your kindness and look forward to keeping you updated on the impact of your support in 2026!
April 7, 2026 | Arizona Gives Day
Save the Date for Arizona Gives Day 2026, happening Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, as the Hopi Education Endowment Fund will be participating!
We hope you remember the HEEF and support our Hopi students on their educational journey.
Askwali - Kwak’wa - Thank you!
The HEEF was proud to hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration Event at the (Upper) Moenkopi Community Center on Friday, November 7th, 2025. We want to express a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in celebrating 25 years of the Hopi Education Endowment Fund!
We are immensely grateful to you all for an incredible turnout. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to HEEF and for helping our students achieve their educational dreams. We are excited to share more memorable moments and reach more historical milestones.
Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
As the holiday season and the end of the year approach, don't forget about us today on this year’s Giving Tuesday! (Tuesday, December 2, 2025) By offering and supporting the gift of education for Hopi sinom (people), you may help improve our Hopi communities. Your gift allows us to continue programs that strengthen our students and celebrate our cultural heritage.
Impacting 25 Students Initiative | ‘25 For 25'
To help celebrate our 25th Anniversary, the Hopi Education Endowment Fund is launching an online '25 For 25' Students initiative in 2025. ✏️
This initiative seeks to reach and hear the stories of 25 Hopi students we have funded from each era since the HEEF was established in 2000.
Share a HEEF Student story via Google Forms.
