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American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that consistently earns high ratings from national charity watchdog organizations, was established in 1989. Headquartered today in Denver, Colorado, we provide scholarships and programming for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students to access and succeed in higher education. We also support tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), located on or near Indian reservations, with funding, training, and programs. Our tagline is “Education is the answer” because research shows higher education creates greater economic sustainability, better health outcomes, and more for Indigenous students. After graduation, many of our scholars serve their sovereign nations in a variety of roles.
Purpose
The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) is the nation's largest Native-led and serving charity supporting Native student access to higher education. The College Fund believes “Education is the answer” and provides American Indian and Alaska Native students with scholarships and program support, ensuring they have the tools to graduate and succeed in their chosen careers. We also support tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), located on or near Indian reservations, with funding, training, and programs. Since its founding in 1989, the College Fund has served 150,600 scholars and provided $221 million in scholarship and non-scholarship support.
Vision
The vision of the American Indian College Fund is for healthy, self-sufficient, and educated American Indian and Alaska Native people.
Mission
The American Indian College Fund invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities.
Additional Culture Details
The College Fund places its mission at the core of everything we do and how we do it. Our team is focused on creating and improving opportunity for Native individuals and communities who need it most. We thrive in our dedication to accomplishing our work together as a whole team.
Our team members are committed to the following guiding principles:
• We establish space and time to be appropriately inclusive and supportive of each other.
• We consider and communicate thoughtfully with each other, because every decision affects each of us.
• We trust and respect the diverse expertise and knowledge of each other, empowering accountability and productivity.
• We encourage and support problem-solving, creativity, and innovation to effectively achieve our goals.
• We embrace our diversity and ability to work as a united team.
Our team members are committed to the following guiding principles:
• We establish space and time to be appropriately inclusive and supportive of each other.
• We consider and communicate thoughtfully with each other, because every decision affects each of us.
• We trust and respect the diverse expertise and knowledge of each other, empowering accountability and productivity.
• We encourage and support problem-solving, creativity, and innovation to effectively achieve our goals.
• We embrace our diversity and ability to work as a united team.
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Employees
91 US Employees
Industry
Education - Other
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