Meet the Foundation Team

Our mission is to provide higher educational assistance to the Cherokee people and to help revitalize the Cherokee language.

The Cherokee Nation Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

We were the first not-for-profit to be incorporated under the Cherokee Nation and are the official Foundation for the tribe.

Note from the Director Executive Director: Kimbelie Gilliland ka.gilliland@cherokeenationfoundation.org "Here at the Foundation we address some of the most pressing issues facing the Cherokee people. Thanks to donor support we will be able to help ensure that the Cherokee youth will not only have the opportunity to obtain higher education, but that our grandchildrens' grandchildren will be able to speak,sing and play in their Native Cherokee Language. Thanks to our private donors we will have an exciting year in 2011. We will be offering Higher education scholarships, pilot a 0% student loan program as well as publish books and CDs in the Cherokee language."

 

Transparency and Values

2008-2009 Audit (click to download)

2010 Audit(click to download)

The Foundation is committed to financial transparency and answer directly to the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council. If you would like more information about the business please contract us at: (918) 207-0950 or ka.gilliland@cherokeenationfoundation.org

Members of National Scholarship Providers of America

The Cherokee Nation Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible.

Copyright © 2011 The Cherokee Nation Foundation.

 

Board of Directors

Board of Directors President of the Board- Robin Ballenger CEO Flintco

Vice President of the Board- Shelley Butler-Allen-Director Co-Partner Program Cherokee Nation

Secretary of the Board- Casey Ross Petherick- Attorney Cherokee Nation

Treasurer-Jay Calhoun- Director of Strategic Investments Cherokee Nation Business

Member John Gritts-U.S Department of Education

Member-Susan Chapman Plumb-Vice President Bank of Cherokee County

Member-Tonya Rozell

Membe-Benny Smith- Scholar and Tribal Elder

Member-Decon Turner-National Managing Director Bernstein Global Wealth Management

Member Marilyn Watt -Professor Emeritus Northeastern State University

Advisor Committee

Bill John Baker-Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Joe Crittenden-Deputy Chief Cherokee Nation Joe Byrd- CN Tribal Council .................. Julia Coates- CN Tribal Council.................... Chuck Hoskin-CN Tribal Council................

Honorary Board

Duane King- Executive Director Gilcrease Museum

Brad Carson- Former U.S. congressman

The Cherokee Nation Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible.

Copyright © 2011 The Cherokee Nation Foundation.