Siletz Tribe Charitable Contributions

The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund (STCCF) distributed $231,298.09 to 55

organizations in the state on Friday, May 2, at the quarterly award ceremony.

The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary donations and

cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The

seven-member charitable fund advisory board has distributed more than $18.2 million since its inception in 2001.

Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by distributing

more than $18 million through the charitable fund and other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds

has donated more than $6.5 million in cash and fund-raising items since it opened in 1995. The casino also provides in-kind donations of convention space for various fund-raisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for many events.

The 3rd quarter deadline to apply is June 1, 2025. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m.

Apply only for budget expenditures that will occur after August 1, 2025. The deadline is final,

postmarks are not accepted. Early submission is recommended. When possible, apply 1-2 weeks prior to the deadline to allow time for basic screening and to correct applications where required. Assistance is provided as appropriate.

Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories:

• Entities and activities located in the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook,

Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties)

• Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the U.S.

Applications are encouraged to be submitted via e-mail at stccf@ctsi.nsn.us.

The application and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-contribution-fund

or by calling 541-444-8200. The second quarter distribution awards went to these non-profits serving their communities:

The second quarter distribution awards went to these non-profits serving their

communities:

Cultural Activities: $25,000.00

Lakota Oyate-Ki Native American Culture Club - $2,000.00

PSU Native American Student & Community Center - $5,000.0

Willamette Education Service District - $4,500.00

Education: $58,659.00

Altrusa of Albany, Oregon - $6,000.00

Forward Stride - $8,891.00

Monmouth Christian Church - $8,000.00

Native American Rights Fund - $9,600.00

Newport High School Grad Night Committee - $1,000.00

Pacific Northwest Coastal Academy - $2,178.00

Philomath Middle School - $3,500.00

Salem-Keizer Public Schools - $10,000.00

Siletz Tribal Head Start, Parent Committee - $1,925.00

Sprague Senior Alcohol Free Event Program - $1,000.0

Tillamook School District - $5,000.00

University of Oregon Youth Movement - $1,565.00

Health: $63,081.79

Agape Respite Care - $5,000.00

ALS Northwest - $7,500.00

Alsea Valley Gleaners - $3,000.00

Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay, Inc. - $1,200.00

American Military Encouragement Network - $3,000.00

Community Outreach Inc. - $3,000.00

Fern Ridge Community Action Network - $4,000.00

Harrisburg Harvesters Gleaners, Inc. - $3,000.00

Jefferson Rural Fire Protection District - $3,861.98

Mary's River Gleaners Association - $3,000.00

Mennonite Village Foundation - $5,454.00

PCS (Pacific Community Services) Gleaners - $3,000.00

Siletz Community Food Pantry - $9,650.00

South Corvallis Food Bank - $3,000.00

The Sweet Home Gleaners Inc. - $3,000.00

Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers of Corvallis, Inc. - $2,415.81

Housing: $16,000.00

St. Vincent DePaul Society of Lane County Inc. - $8,500.00

Veterans Legacy - $7,500.00

Prevention: $11,000.00

Horses of Hope Oregon - $10,000.00

Tillamook High School Grad Night 2025 - $1,000.00

Public Safety: $11,029.70

Siletz Valley Fire Department - $7,300.00

Tillamook County Emergency Communications District 911 - $979.80

Tillamook County Sheriff's Office - $2,749.9

The Arts: $18,550.00

Adventure! Children's Museum - $7,500.00

City of Siletz - Parks & Recreation Committee - $4,350.00

Coastal Voices - $3,700.00

Yaquina River Museum Art - $3,000.00

Other: $27,977.60

Albany Gleaners - $3,000.00

Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis - $1,500.00

Candle lighters for Children with Cancer - $6,000.00

Eddyville Grad Night Committee - $1,000.00

Lebanon Gleaners Inc. - $3,000.00

Mavericks League of Professional Baseball - $8,000.00

People United for Rescue and Rehoming - $700.00

Siletz Valley Friends of the Library - $1,637.60

Yachats News/Lincoln Chronicle - $3,140.00