LIVESan Manuel Nation Awards $13.7 Million in 2026 Grants to 173 Nonprofits
    agency

    Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

    A sovereign Maara'yam (Serrano) tribal government in Highland, California, whose San Manuel Cares program makes annual grants across California and Indian Country.

    sanmanuelcares.org
    Chairwoman
    Lynn Valbuena

    Key facts

    2026 grant cycle
    $13.7 million awarded to 173 nonprofit organizationssource
    Indian Country share
    43 percent of recipients serve Indian Country and received 57 percent of fundingsource
    Cumulative giving
    Nearly $500 million contributed since the early 2000ssource

    WYDE coverage of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

    Sources

    Track the institutions that move money.

    Data-driven coverage every Friday.