Education is a cornerstone for those seeking financial self-sufficiency and a better quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.

At The CIRI Foundation (TCF), we are proud to offer scholarships and grants that empower Alaska Native beneficiaries of CIRI to pursue post-secondary education. This work is made possible, in part, thanks to generous donors like you.

Your gift has a profound impact:

• Support Alaska Native Students: Your contributions provide essential financial assistance for CIRI shareholders and lineal descendants pursuing education at schools, colleges, universities, and other accredited institutions.
• Sustain TCF’s Mission: Your generosity helps TCF remain financially self-reliant, relying on endowment earnings and private charitable contributions rather than the uncertainties of government funding.
• Create Lasting Change: Your investment in education is an investment in the future, empowering students to achieve life-changing goals and fostering strong, self-sufficient communities.

Honoring Your Contribution

Your gift can hold special meaning:

• In Memory: Memorialize a loved one with a gift in their honor.
• In Celebration: Celebrate a living person or commemorate a special event with a meaningful contribution.

Additionally, all donations to The CIRI Foundation are tax-deductible as TCF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Ways to Give

There are many ways you can support The CIRI Foundation’s educational programs:

Cash Donation

The most direct way to contribute is by writing a check to The CIRI Foundation. You can make cash donations to honor or remember someone special.

Gifting by Will

Leave a legacy by naming TCF in your will. You can specify a portion or all of your real property, securities, or other assets to support TCF’s endowments and educational programs.

Life Estate Gifts

Provide for a loved one while planning a future gift to TCF. Through a “life estate,” a loved one can use your property during their lifetime, with the property passing to TCF afterward.

Contingent Life Insurance

Name TCF as a contingent beneficiary in your life insurance policy, ensuring the policy benefits go to TCF if other named beneficiaries do not survive you.

Appreciated Assets

Donate securities, real estate, artwork, collectibles, or other assets that have increased in value. These contributions may offer a charitable deduction and help avoid capital gains taxes.

Named Scholarship Funds

Would you like to establish a Named Scholarship Fund? Contact us to learn how your contribution can create a lasting legacy.