Support TCF

Invest in Alaska Native Futures

Every dollar you contribute goes directly to funding scholarships, grants, and cultural programs for CIRI shareholders and descendants. The CIRI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — your donation is tax-deductible.

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$51M+

Lifetime giving

5,000+

Students supported

100+

Cultural projects

40+

Years of service

What Your Gift Funds

See the direct impact of your contribution at every level.

$100

Helps cover a student's textbooks and course materials for one semester.

$500

Funds one Jump Start Award — launching a high school student toward college or a career.

$2,000

Sponsors one semester of Career Technical Education training — CDL, welding, healthcare certification.

$5,000

Funds one Heritage Project Grant — supporting language preservation, traditional arts, or community cultural events.

$10,000

Provides a full-year Higher Education Scholarship — covering tuition for a student pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree.

$25,000+

Establishes a Named Fund or Designated Endowment — creating a permanent legacy that funds students in perpetuity.

Legacy Giving

Named Funds & Endowments

Donors can establish a permanent fund in their name (or in honor of someone) that awards scholarships in perpetuity. Here are some of TCF's established endowments.

Charles 'Chuck' G. Anderson, Jr. Fund

Law enforcement, public safety, cybersecurity, homeland security

Est. 2022

Penny Carty Scholarship Fund

Business degrees, Alaska Native women in leadership

Est. 2021

Susie Qimmiqsak Bevins Endowment

Visual, performing, and literary arts

Est. 1990

Cap Lathrop Scholarship

Broadcasting and communications

Est. Legacy

Interested in establishing a Named Fund? Contact us to discuss how your legacy can support Alaska Native students for generations to come.

Inquire About Named Funds

Ways to Give

TCF accepts gifts through multiple channels. Contact our team for instructions tailored to your situation.

Direct Gift

Cash, check, or credit card donations to The CIRI Foundation general fund.

Stock Transfer

Transfer appreciated securities for potential tax advantages.

Employer Match

Many employers match charitable gifts — doubling your impact.

Planned Giving

Include TCF in your estate plan through bequests or trust arrangements.

Corporate Partnership

Co-fund programs aligned with your organization's mission.

Named Endowment

Establish a permanent scholarship fund in your name or honor.

Tax Information

The CIRI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN: 92-0087914. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.