Non-profit Organizations

Children's Foundation

With nearly half of the population of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community under the age of 18, the needs of children and youth are clearly a priority for the Community. Believing that all children and youth deserve to have the support of their Community, on February 19, 2003, at the urging of Community members, the Tribal Council created the Children's Foundation. The Children's Foundation makes contributions to tax-exempt organizations that provide assistance or preventative programs and services for Community children and youth. The Foundation supports organizations that qualify under Section 7871 (a) (1) (A, B, & C) or under Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Children's Foundation receives private and public contributions and depends upon the donations received from events, including an annual golf tournament at Talking Stick Golf Club, tribal employee payroll deductions, and the generous support of private individuals, businesses and corporations. Visit the Salt River Community Children's Foundation site to learn more ...

Education Department

The Education Department offers educational opportunities to lifelong learners of all ages in order to promote Community self-sufficiency and preserve the Onk Akimel O'Odham himdak and the Xalychidom Piipaash huudioshxish for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Visit the SRPMIC Education Department site to learn more ...

Financial Services Institution

Salt River Financial Services Institution (SRFSI) is the Community's newest non-profit enterprise with the focus of bringing lending, financial services, and education to the members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This organization was created by ordinance #SRO-311-06 on April 5, 2006 and is led by a Board of Directors consisting of six Community members, one banking representative, and three non-voting Community government staff members. SRFSI was founded to bring financing to the people of the SRPMIC with customer service, financial and business coaching, and the ability to keep any interest and fees in the Community. Visit the Salt River Financial Services site to learn more ...

Housing Department

The Community has had a Housing Department and Housing Authority for over 40 years. During those years, there were many homes built in the Community for members to own or rent through federal and Community programs and services. In 1996, federal legislation changed to allow the Community to have ownership and control of its Housing Authority. This change has led to numerous changes for housing because the Community took the lead on creating services and support for the housing needs of families.

The Housing Division operates under Salt River Ordinance #232-97 and is led by a Community Council appointed Board of Directors. This Board advises the Housing Division's policies, procedures, rental homes, and related services. This Community non-profit entity is funded by a combination of rents collected from rental homes, federal subsidies, and Community support.