Tulalip Foundation
The Tulalip Foundation exists exclusively for charitable purposes and received their 501(c)3 nonprofit status in May 2008. The Tulalip Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, separate from the Tulalip Tribes Board of Directors and separate from any Tribal administration or other tribal governing body. The volunteer Board of Trustees serve without compensation or tangible benefit. Foundation funds are maintained separately from Tribal funds and under generally accepted accounting practices, with an annual audit by an independent auditor.
The newly formed Tulalip Foundation mission supports the Tulalip Tribes through fundraising and "friend raising." Dollars raised help underwrite the Tulalip Tribes highest priorities and aspirations.
Mission Statement:
We are dedicated to empowering the well being of the Tulalip community, by helping meet charitable, cultural, scientific, health and educational needs through charitable fundraising and dispersal of funds.
Tulalip Foundation strives to respond more rapidly and flexibly to existing and emerging challenges facing the Tulalip community.
Our initial milestones are:
- Build the Hibulb Cultural Center
- Establish an endowment for future generations to rely on
Building a cultural center has been a dream of the Tulalip Tribes for more than 30 years, and will serve as an educational experience for the entire community. Please join us in Keeping the Cultural Fires Burning by donating time or money that will go directly towards the construction of the Hibulb Cultural Center, art acquisition, a natural history preserve and an endowment for the long term support of the Center. |