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The Cherokee Nation Foundation is an organization serving the Cherokee Nation, a federally recognized tribe of more than 300,000 citizens. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities to Cherokee students so that they can reach their full potential. The Cherokee Nation Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
| Founded | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Shelley Butller-Allen |
| Location |
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Area served | United States |
| Method | Scholarships, programs |
Board of directors
editThe Board of Directors[1] serve a four-year term and are appointed by the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Susan Chapman Plumb - CEO of Bank of Cherokee County
Tonya Rozell
LeRoy Qualls
Patsi Nixon Smith
Amber George
Activities
editThe Cherokee Nation Foundation[2] provides educational opportunities to Cherokee students so that they can reach their full potential. Programs begin for students as early as elementary school and continue to support students throughout their efforts in higher education.
CNF provides Junior Achievement programming to Cherokee Nation's 14 counties, as well as ACT prep and college readiness courses. They also offer scholarship opportunities and have endowment funds established at Northeastern State University, Oklahoma State University and University of Tulsa.
Executive Directors
editJanice Carlile Randall[3]
References
edit- ^ "What is the Cherokee Nation Foundation". www.cherokeenationfoundation.org/about-us. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ^ "Cherokee Nation Foundation". www.cherokeenationfoundation.org. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
- ^ "Cherokee Nation citizens honored with NSU's Centurion Award". www.anadisgoi.com/archive/1183-cherokee-nation-citizens-honored-with-nsu-s-centurion-award. Retrieved 2016-08-01.