Goldbelt Trusts
Goldbelt trusts were created to protect, preserve, and grow the cultural, natural, and financial assets of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. Together, the Trusts support both present and future generations by providing distributions, scholarships, burial assistance, and other shareholder benefits.
These Trusts ensure a stable, long-term foundation for shareholder well-being and allow Goldbelt to maximize the value it provides through both immediate and future-oriented support.
The three Trusts include:
Why Goldbelt Trusts Matter
The Goldbelt Ancestral Trust and the Goldbelt Tináa Distributions Trust play essential but different roles in strengthening shareholder financial stability. One is built for long-term growth and protection of principal; the other is designed to support immediate benefits such as distributions and scholarships. The Elders’ Trust further reinforces Goldbelt’s commitment to honoring cultural legacy by supporting qualifying Elders.
These Trusts ensure:
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Cultural preservation and long-term asset protection
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Immediate and future shareholder financial benefits
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Tax efficiencies that maximize the value delivered to shareholders
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Benefits aligned with the intent of ANCSA, ensuring Alaska Native shareholders maintain direct access to opportunities
Each Trust operates independently but contributes to a shared purpose of building stability and opportunity across generations.