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    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.

    Chairwoman

    Leadership

    Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman. Lynn Valbuena is Chairwoman of Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, the tribal government that runs the San Manuel Cares giving program in inland Southern California.

    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

    WYDE Newsroom has published 2 articles about Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, from Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 3, 2026. Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is a donor in 2 stories. The most recent is $1 Million Clipping Fund for Creators Who End Hunger.

    Reported alongside Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation

    Sources

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