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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation

Contents: 1.    Mission 2.    Philosophy 3.    Accomplishments 4.    Geographic Scope 5.    Value of the Cow Creek Foundation 6.    Autonomy of the Cow Creek Foundation 7.    Eligibility Considerations & Requirements 8.    Board of Cow Creek Indian Foundation 9.    Source of Foundation Funds 10.   References 11.   External Resources

1.	Mission:

The mission of the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation is to offer assistance in youth education, to strengthen youth and family, to provide positive youth development and to add to the quality of life for people in the community.

2.	Philosophy:

According to Sue Shaffer, Chairman of the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation “the giving of the Cow Creek Indian Foundation mirrors the priorities of the ancestors of the Cow Creek Band by sharing what they have in order to build strong communities and healthy families”.

3.	Accomplishments:

As of June 2009, the Cow Creek Umpqua Foundation had awarded more than $9,150,250.US in grants since its formation in 1997.

The foundation grants funds on a semi-annual basis in January and in June.

4.	Geographic Area Covered by the Cow Creek Foundation:

The Foundation makes grants for the benefit of the public within Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Coos, Josephine, Lane and Deschutes counties.

These areas were part of the traditional hunting, fishing, gathering and trading areas of the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians.

5.	Value of the Cow Creek Foundation:

Evelyn Badger-Nores, the newest member of the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Board emphasizes the great value of the Foundation is its detailed knowledge of the Southern Oregon Community.

The Cow Creek Foundation is not an abstract foundation located elsewhere. The Foundation Board is composed of people who have lived and worked in the area for decades and have a deep understanding of local needs and issues.

6.	Autonomy of the Cow Creek Foundation:

The decisions of the Cow Creek Foundation are entirely separate from the philanthropic decision made by the Cow Creek Tribal Board.

7.	Eligibility Considerations and Requirements:

Grants from the Foundation may be made to qualified non-profit tax exempt charitable organization in Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Coos, Josephine, Lane and Deschutes counties and to local government bodies with Douglas County.

The Foundation prefers not to be the sole support or an on-going source of support for a project.

8.	Board of the Cow Creek Indian Foundation:

The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Board of Directors is comprised of with individuals: three tribal members, three community members, one tribal employee representative and one individual appointed by the Governor of Oregon.

Sue Shaffer, Chairman of the Cow Creek Tribal Council, is also the Chairman of the Cow Creek Indian Foundation.

9.	Source Of Foundation Funds:

In 1997, Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians negotiated an agreement with the state of Oregon.

It was decided that a percentage of the net gaming revenues from the Seven Feathers Casino Resort Hotel would be set aside to benefit local communities.

10.	References:

The Roseburg News Review…June 24, 2009

The Roseburg News Review…June 19, 2008

11.	External Resources:

www.cowcreekfoundation.org www.cowcreek.com www.sevenfeathers.com