Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc
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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64.6M
+19.1% YoY
Revenue
$8.8M
+1.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.2M
+6.2% YoY
Expenses
$6.8M
+6.6% YoY
About Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHEROKEE, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $64.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,642,542 | $54,294,045 | $44,946,148 |
| Revenue | $8,773,087 | $8,618,882 | $9,326,190 |
| Expenses | $6,788,395 | $6,370,951 | $4,105,873 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,188,658 | $1,118,882 | $1,826,190 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SMITH | BOARD MEMBER-CHIEF APPOINTED | 1 | — |
| CATCUCE TIGER | BOARD MEMBER-CHIEF APOINTED | 1 | — |
| APRIL ROSS | BOARD MEMBER-RNSCHOOL NURSE | 1 | — |
| LOUISE GOINGS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| DEBORA FOREST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TY BOYD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICHIE SNEED | EBCI PRINCIPAL CHIEF | 1 | — |
| JANELL RATTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOBBIE RAINES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc?
Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHEROKEE, NC. It holds $64.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc holds $64.6M in total assets with $8.8M in annual revenue.
Where does Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc operate?
Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon.
What is Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2272253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Dogwood Health Trust
ASHEVILLE, NC
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
835
Total Given
$148.2M
Foundation for the Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, NC
Assets
$3.9B
Grants
1,605
Total Given
$609.1M
The Community Foundation
ASHEVILLE, NC
Assets
$434.9M
Grants
514
Total Given
$17.7M
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit
ARLINGTON, VA
Assets
$919.4M
Grants
156
Total Given
$20.4M
Network for Good
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$96.2M
Grants
4,733
Total Given
$216.2M
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$3.1B
Grants
1,165
Total Given
$432.4M
Duke Energy Foundation
CHARLOTTE, NC
Assets
$1.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$25.6M
Steven C Leuthold Family Foundation
BREVARD, NC
Assets
—
Grants
100
Total Given
$2.8M
The Frances & William H Beattie Fdn
RENO, NV
Assets
$3.9M
Grants
41
Total Given
$277K
Culver's Foundation Inc
PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI
Assets
—
Grants
83
Total Given
$1.3M
Dhg Foundation Inc
CHARLOTTE, NC
Assets
$123K
Grants
13
Total Given
$662K
Youth Foundation Inc
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$16.0M
Grants
101
Total Given
$566K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Cherokee Preservation Foundation Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities