The Mission of Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundation (CSCF)
To provide financial support by means of a perpetual endowment for the programs and operations of the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center in its service to the community.
Core Values that fuel our decisions include:
Community
Encouraging community-building within the CERSC campus and programs that serve the wider community.
Compassion
Supporting independence and quality of life for residents and visitors.
Innovation
Seeking innovation and creativity in programs and services to seniors.
Stewardship
Upholding high ethical standards, transparency and efficiency in management of the endowment.
Our History
Looking at today’s extensive campus known as Chugiak Eagle River Senior Center, you may not realize how far we have come. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary since a group of visionary community leaders established a senior gathering place in a donated building. Using government grants, generous individual gifts, bequests and enthusiastic fundraising the Center is on firm fiscal ground and propelled toward a bright future.
In 1986 the Chugiak Senior Citizens, Inc (CSCI) created a perpetual endowment to eventually augment the grants and fundraising efforts necessary to support the Center. Today the resulting Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundation provides a significant financial contribution to the Center's mission of service to seniors.
Initially donators contributed to a "Million Dollar Club" in reference to the goal of reaching $2million before any distribution was allowed from earnings. Bequests from local pioneer families came in while investments grew in value under prudent management. As a separate 501(c)(3) the Foundation operates independently of CSCI.
Since 2020 yearly distributions from the Foundation of $25,000 or more have supported programs at CERSC. New senior-friendly gym equipment was purchased and health and safety enhancements were installed, as examples. We look forward to seeing more innovative ways to improve the lives of local seniors through our grants.
Honoring Our History
Today’s Alaskan families benefit from a legacy of bountiful lands, rich culture, sound government and thoughtfully planned infrastructure. Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center is a shining example of this inheritance that we treasure.
The all volunteer Board of Directors of the Foundation has updated the Trust Agreement and Bylaws and reviewed procedures to ensure robust governance and compliance with Alaska State and Federal laws. Our intent is to actively collaborate with Chugiak Senior Citizens, Inc. in its mission to seniors by growing this endowment, clarifying its role and securing its perpetual existence.
A gift to the Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundation demonstrates your enduring commitment to carrying on this legacy.
Officers
Paulette Shannon
President
Susan Lowe
Secretary
Barbara Parker
Treasurer
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Ways to Give to the Foundation
There are many ways to give back to our community.
Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundation is here to make your philanthropic goals a reality. Gifts made to
CSCF
will go directly into the endowment. Earnings on these funds are used for programs at Chugiak Eagle River Senior Center. The principal is never touched. Generations to come will benefit from the gifts made today.
1.
Give a gift online through our secure credit card portal.
2.
Donations by check
All checks should be made payable to:
Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundation
PO Box 672536
Chugiak, AK 99567
3.
Give from your IRA (or other appreciated assets). Your financial advisor may help you accomplish this.
4.
Make a Planned Gift to Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundation
Planned Giving means that your assets remain untouched during your lifetime.
Bequests are not payable until your death. Then, your planned gift lives on to benefit the Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundation and its grants to Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center.
- Make a gift to CSCF in your will or trust.
- Designate CSCF as a beneficiary of your retirement accounts or life insurance policy.
- Donate a paid up life insurance policy.
- Gifts may be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate after taxes and expenses.
- CSCF is an IRS 501(c)(3) non profit so your gifts are tax deductible.
You may submit your completed Declaration of Intent Form in one of the following ways:
Email foundation@chugiakseniors.com
Mail: PO Box 672536, Chugiak, AK 99567
In person: 22424 Birchwood Loop, Chugiak, AK 99567
foundation@chugiakseniors.com
PO Box 672536,
Chugiak, AK 99567
Phone
907-688-2609
Or stop by our office at
By appointment only
22424 N Birchwood Loop
Chugiak, AK 99567