Empower Native Economic Sovereignty Through Your Support
Join us in building economic resilience and financial empowerment in Native and underinvested communities across Turtle Island. Your donation creates lasting impact.
Your Donation Drives Change
At Turtle Island Community Capital, we believe in the power of sustained impact. By becoming a donor, you join a community dedicated to:
- Breaking down systemic barriers that have historically excluded Native entrepreneurs and tribal nations
- Providing equitable access to capital and technical assistance
- Investing in climate resilience and sustainable development
- Supporting small business development and financial infrastructure
Your consistent support ensures that our initiatives for economic empowerment, community building, and sustainable change continue to thrive.
The Critical Need
86% of Native communities lack even a single financial institution within their borders. TICC addresses this critical gap by:
- ACCESS: Supporting entrepreneurs and tribal nations from diverse communities, strengthening economic resilience
- CONNECT: Providing networks and growth opportunities to founders building a just and sustainable economy
As we work toward certification as a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), your support helps us expand our reach and deepen our impact.
Ways to Give
We offer multiple avenues for you to support our mission, each designed to align with your philanthropic goals:
| Monthly Giving Sustained Impact Through Recurring Support | Become a monthly donor and join a community committed to Native economic sovereignty. Your recurring gift: • Provides predictable funding for long-term planning • Ensures consistent support for community-driven initiatives • Creates lasting change through sustained engagement |
| One-Time Donation Every Contribution Makes A Difference | Whether large or small, your one-time gift directly supports: • Capital deployment to Native entrepreneurs • Technical assistance and business development programs • Climate resilience and renewable energy projects |
| Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Move Your Money for Impact | Leverage your Donor-Advised Fund to drive meaningful change. Your DAF contribution supports TICC’s work fostering equitable economies and empowering Native communities. Why give through your DAF? • Sustained Impact: Provide long-term support for innovative, community-driven solutions • Immediate Action: Move capital where it’s needed most right now • Mission Alignment: Invest in a future that reflects your values of equity and inclusion |
| Planned Giving Leave a Lasting Legacy | Include TICC in your estate planning to create lasting change. Your planned gift ensures our mission of advancing Native economic sovereignty continues for generations, building a future where all communities have access to economic opportunity and self-determination. |
| Employer Matching Gifts Double or Triple Your Impact | Many companies offer matching gift programs that match employees’ charitable contributions. This means your donation to TICC could be doubled or even tripled! Check with your HR department or company giving portal to see if your employer participates in a matching gift program. |
| Grants & Sponsorship Partnerships | Foundations, corporations, and organizations can make transformational gifts through: • Unrestricted Grants: Fund operations, team development, and emerging opportunities • Multi-year Commitments: Maximize long-term impact and enable strategic planning • Sponsor Partnerships: Connect with diverse Native entrepreneurs and tribal enterprises |
| Major Gifts | For donations of more than $1,000 or to discuss customized giving options, please contact us at a.sterling@turtleislandcommunitycapital.org |
Tax Information
TICC has applied for independent 501(c)(3) status and is currently fiscally sponsored by Realize Impact. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Fiscal Sponsor EIN: 46-3594732
Donate by Mail
To contribute by check, please make payable to:
Turtle Island Community Capital
c/o Realize Impact
271 Winslow Way E #10234, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TODAY
Your support is instrumental in creating economic sovereignty and building generational wealth in Native communities. Join us in making a lasting impact.
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