Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) and its family of businesses understand the importance of strategic social investments in enhancing the wellbeing of our shareholders, employees, and the communities we serve. We firmly believe that the success of our corporation is closely tied to the welfare of the communities in which we live and operate. To actively support this, SNC and its subsidiary businesses provide financial and in-kind support to nonprofit organizations within Alaska, with a strong focus on Nome and other communities where we operate and have a significant number of shareholders and their descendants.
Giving Philosophy
Sitnasuak supports programs and organizations that make a positive difference in the lives of shareholders and descendants.
Financial assistance is available for the following needs:
Education: Initiatives that are beneficial to the well-being of Sitnasuak shareholders and descendants.
Cultural: Initiatives that are dedicated to the preservation of language, culture and/or traditions.
Community Outreach: Initiatives that address housing, shelter, food, rural development, youth, or recreational activities.
Wellbeing: Initiatives dedicated to the wellbeing of Sitnasuak shareholders and descendants.
Environment: Initiatives that relate to natural resources and are consistent with Sitnasuak values, priorities, and policies.
Financial assistance is NOT available for the following:
Organizations that discriminate based on race, creed, color, sex or national origin
Operating budgets
Operational phases of established governmental programs
Financial support for burial expenses (Please contact the Shareholder Department at (907) 387- 1209 for more information on burial assistance)
Pageants
Organizations that have received a donation within the current year and are requesting further funding