Salish Kootenai College Foundation
The Salish Kootenai College Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization that was founded in 1988 to support Salish Kootenai College’s growth and sustainability. The Foundation Board of Trustees includes fourteen voting members who are committed to building a strong legacy for the College.
Working as a catalyst for change and opportunity, the Salish Kootenai College Foundation seeks to carry out the short and long-term goals identified in the Salish Kootenai College Mission Statement. The purpose of the Foundation is to administer the endowment and grant funds; award scholarships to deserving students; provide grants to SKC; and receive and maintain funds. Serving as the official development entity of the College, the Foundation is dedicated to building the future of SKC by securing financial support. To carry out this important task, the office is busy in a wide range of activities and promotional efforts. This includes projects related to faculty, staff, students, curriculum, construction, youth, the community, culture, language, alumni, and history. Each year, the office identifies key focus areas for development. Following this plan the office then addresses the needs of these programs whether it is assisting with construction or seeing financial support for student scholarships. With a vision to the future, the Foundation strives to help the College grow in a healthy, positive fashion. The Foundation oversees public relations with the local community, the state, region and country. The financial support provided by the Foundation enhances the academic excellence of the College and builds the legacy of this outstanding institution.