EIN 92-0087914

The CIRI Foundation (TCF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
State
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
CIRI's mission is to promote individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education and to maintain pride in culture and heritage among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of Cook Inlet region and their descendants.
Total revenues
$4,765,798
2023
Total expenses
$4,942,346
2023
Total assets
$59,623,492
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at TCF

The Ciri Foundation strives to support continued living traditions through selected heritage publications and media productions that enhance The appreciation and understanding of Alaska native cultures among all people. The sale of books, videos, and media help support The programs and mission of The Ciri Foundation.
Refunds of prior period qualifying distributions

Grants made by TCF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC)JWM 2023 Artshop and Graduate Artshop Programs$45,000
Museums AlaskaJWM 2023 Ak Native Museum Collection Study$25,000
Museum of New Mexico Foundation (MNMF)JWM Parka Making in Alaska for Ghhuunayukata$20,000
...and 19 more grants made totalling $318,550

Who funds The CIRI Foundation (TCF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Margaret A Cargill FoundationA Journey To What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture$750,000
Margaret A Cargill FoundationJourney To What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture: Building Our Capacity$185,000
Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)$105,000

Personnel at TCF

NameTitleCompensation
Connie WirzPresident and Chief Executive Officer$125,511
Ginger MilesAdministrative Manager$87,639
Charlene NidoyController$79,198
Rachael FisherProgram Associate$76,159
Rayna HartzPast Assistant Secretary and Treasurer / Director$2,200
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for TCF

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,327,376
Investment income and dividends$1,246,823
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,128,821
Gross sales of inventory$2,051
Miscellaneous revenues$60,727
Total revenues$4,765,798

Form 990s for TCF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-16990PFView PDF
2022-122023-10-04990PFView PDF
2021-122022-10-13990PFView PDF
2020-122021-10-11990PFView PDF
2019-122020-12-30990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from Margaret A Cargill Foundation
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
November 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $164,566 from Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC)
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3201 C St 506
Anchorage, AK 99503
Metro area
Anchorage, AK
County
Anchorage Municipality, AK
Website URL
thecirifoundation.org/ 
Phone
(907) 793-3575
Facebook page
thecirifoundation 
IRS details
EIN
92-0087914
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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