mISSION and goals
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, TCF is committed to supporting the educational and career aspirations of our Alaska Native beneficiaries by offering scholarships for post-secondary and career technical education. Our primary goal is to encourage the education and career development of Alaska Native beneficiaries through various funding opportunities.
About The CIRI Foundation
The CIRI Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 by the ANCSA Corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors. Our mission is to foster individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education while preserving the rich culture and legacy of Alaska Natives who are original shareholders of CIRI, and their lineal descendants.
Funding and Achievements
Since its founding, TCF has invested more than $42 million in post-secondary education for eligible Alaska Native recipients. Additionally, approximately $4.1 million has been awarded through TCF’s Education and Heritage Project Grant Program to nonprofit projects that align with our goals, further benefiting our people, Alaska Natives, and Alaskans.
Cultural Preservation
TCF strives to enhance and perpetuate the customs of Alaska Native people from the Cook Inlet region through programs that increase public appreciation and understanding of our culture. We support living traditions through our heritage publications, which celebrate and promote Alaska Native culture.
Contact Us
For more information about our mission, goals, and programs, please feel free to contact The CIRI Foundation. We are here to support the educational and cultural aspirations of our community.