CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC
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The Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within North Carolina. It operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE OUR NATIVE CULTURE. ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF THE LIVES OF THE EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS (EBCI) AND OUR NEIGHBORS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
Cause Areas
3
Cultural awareness
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB INC
$9.6M
26%

THE SEQUOYAH FUND INC
$3.1M
8%
CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC
$2.8M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC?
No. CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC give?
CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHEROKEE BOYS CLUB INC, THE SEQUOYAH FUND INC, and CHEROKEE HISTORICAL ASSOICIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC?
CHEROKEE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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