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Alaska Trust Fund
HistoryThe Alaska Trust Fund or "Trust" was established in 1999 in response to our members citing a need for permanent and long-term funding of our operations. Similar to other trust funds, the principal or "trust" is protected from invasion in perpetuity. Every dollar you invest in the Trust stays there - and only the interest it generates can be used for operations.
StructureThe Alaska Trust Fund was formed under the Alaska Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fund. Donations are fully tax deductible. The Trust is managed by the Trustee Advisory Board, composed of seven Trustees from all across Alaska. A Trustee is someone who has donated to the Trust. This way, donors can feel confident that like minded folks are ensuring their hard earned donations are protected and used wisely.
Investment Policies and GuidelinesThe Trust Bylaws protect the Trust from invasion, both legally and specifically. In addition, the Official Guidelines and Investment Policy outline conservative investment parameters for the Trust and assist the Trustee Advisory Board in managing the day to day affairs of the Trust. The Official Guidelines and Investment Policy were modeled after two highly successful national trust funds: the National Rifle Association and the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep. To view these guidelines, please click here.
Goals and ObjectivesGoal and Objectives one of the main reason for the Trust Fund was to raise a $1, Million and the Interest would first used to run the AOC and AFWCF and anything left over could be used for the education, research, public policy & litigation.
It was voted by the Delegates in 1999 at the Annual Meeting in Juneau for the AOC & AFWCF to start a trust fund and it was brought before the Delegates in the annual meeting in 2002 Wasilla with the final draft for a ALASKA TRUST FUND which was passed and so was the start of the ATF and also the board of trustees, Dick Bishop, Mary Bishop, Byron Haley & D. Goodrich. We had a quorum of 4 members and we Voted Dick as Chair., Byron as V/Chair & Mary as Secretary.
The Alaska Trust Fund is the only trust fund in the nation dedicated entirely to protecting Alaska's hunting, fishing, firearms, trapping, and public access. Every dollar donated to the Trust stays right here at home - protecting the outdoor heritage we've grown to love and enjoy.
Our goal is to raise over $1 million, of which only the interest can be spent on programs. Donors can choose from four different program foundations: Education, Research, Public policy, and/or Litigation. General donations will be put towards the most needed area as determined by the Trustee Advisory Board.
Some specific examples include:
* Education: Becoming an Outdoors Women, Hunter Clinics, & Youth Shooting Programs.
* Research: Documenting RS 2477 trails, studying predator-prey relations, & more.
* Public Policy: Working with the Legislature and Administration on outdoor public policy.
* Litigation: Defending outdoor interests against detrimental cases of statewide precedent.
Becoming a TrusteeDonors must give $250 or more per year to become a Trustee. When they reach $1,000 cumulative donations, they become a Trustee for life. Donations to the Trust are fully tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
There are many different ways to donate; cash, stocks, estate gifts, annuities, land, & more. Donors are also awarded with a level of distinction commensurate with their gift. For example, if you donate $10,000 or more, you can name your own Endowment, i.e., the John Smith Outdoor Endowment. Be sure to contact your attorney and/or accountant about gifting options.