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100 Men Who Care Awards MIP $11,550 Grant

  • Writer: MIP Author
    MIP Author
  • May 27
  • 2 min read

At the Museum of Indigenous People, we are always grateful when our Prescott community sees, supports, and helps carry forward the work we do.


Last week, MIP was proud to participate in a 100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County event, where four local nonprofit organizations were invited to share their work and make the case for a one-time grant. Each organization had the opportunity to speak to the people gathered in the room, and then the attendees voted on which nonprofit would receive the evening’s collective gift.


We were honored to be selected.


By the end of the evening, 100 Men Who Care awarded the Museum of Indigenous People a one-time grant of $11,550.


MIP Executive Director Manuel Lucero smiles while holding an oversized $11,550 grant check awarded to the Museum of Indigenous People by 100 Men Who Care.
Museum of Indigenous People Executive Director Manuel Lucero holds the $11,550 grant check awarded by 100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County. IMG: Courtesy of Museum of Indigenous People / 100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County


A Gift from Fellow Prescottonians


This gift means a great deal to us because it came directly from people in our own community. It is one thing to receive support. It is another to receive support from fellow Prescottonians who understand that Indigenous culture, history, art, and knowledge are not separate from the story of this region. They are central to it.


The Museum of Indigenous People exists to instill understanding and respect for the Indigenous cultures of the Southwest. Every donation, grant, membership, and act of community support helps us continue that work through exhibits, educational programs, cultural presentations, collections care, and public outreach.


We were also proud to stand alongside other local organizations doing important work in Prescott, including Sharlot Hall Museum, the Western Heritage Center, and the Frontier Days Rodeo Foundation. Each one serves the community in a different way, and we were grateful to be part of an evening that lifted up local history, culture, and civic life.



A Message from Manuel Lucero


In recognition of the generous gift, MIP Executive Director Manuel Lucero, pictured holding the award check, shared his appreciation:

“We thank 100 Men Who Care for thinking of us and asking us to participate! There were great folks from some wonderful organizations who also participated that evening — Sharlot Hall Museum, Western Heritage Center, Frontier Days Rodeo Foundation — and we’re proud to be in such good company.”

That sense of good company matters. MIP’s mission is rooted in education, respect, and relationship. Support from local organizations like 100 Men Who Care helps us continue welcoming visitors into a deeper understanding of the Indigenous peoples, cultures, and histories of the Southwest.



Continuing the Work Together


We are deeply thankful to 100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County and to everyone who attended, listened, voted, and gave. Their generosity helps us continue serving as a place where Indigenous culture is honored, where learning is encouraged, and where community support makes a visible difference.


To learn more about 100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County, visit:https://100menwhocareyc.com/


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