Empowering Sumba’s Future
Education. Health. Opportunity.
When Chris Burch acquired NIHI for his sons, Nick, Henry, and Sawyer, he imagined more than a resort. He envisioned a place where values could be lived, not just taught. A sanctuary where adventure meets purpose, and where family, responsibility, and meaningful contribution are as integral as the surrounding natural beauty. That vision has since evolved into something far greater than a destination. NIHI is now a haven of wild luxury and deep connection, a place where impact is woven into every experience. The Burch family remains deeply involved, with Nick, Henry, and Sawyer each bringing their heart to a venture shaped by intention and guided by care.
In 2025, Chris Burch established the Burch Family Foundation to expand and deepen that vision.
As the philanthropic heart of NIHI, the Burch Family Foundation offers long-term support and coordination to a growing constellation of community-driven initiatives across Sumba. It exists to ensure that generosity is not just a gesture, but a sustainable force for good. The Foundation continues a path first forged by Claude Graves, who founded The Sumba Foundation® in 2001. His early work laid the foundation for progress that still resonates across the island today.
Burch Family Foundation
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Sustained by the Burch family’s devotion, and continually uplifted by the generosity of NIHI’s global guest community, the Burch Family Foundation is more than philanthropy. It is a living expression of care, connection, and the enduring value of giving back.
“I have witnessed Chris Burch give with quiet grace and extraordinary heart. What he has created at NIHI, born of love for his sons and a profound care for the people of Sumba, has touched lives in deeply lasting ways. His generosity has powerfully expanded the legacy of the Sumba Foundation, bringing clean water, restoring health, and igniting transformation across the island, offering more than aid:
a lasting light toward a brighter future.”
– James McBride –
Co-Founder & CEO – NIHI HOTELS
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