ADMINISTRATION

Legal Entity Notice

Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia Cultural Center, Inc. is a Virginia nonprofit corporation registered with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a federally tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code effective March 26, 2026.

The organization is classified as a public charity under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Contributions may be tax deductible as permitted by law.

The Wolf Creek Cherokee Museum & Tribal Center operates as the public-facing name and programmatic arm of the organization. For clarity and consistency across public materials, the organization may also be referenced as the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia (“the Tribe”).

Organizational Registrations & Compliance

  • Registered in SAM.gov

  • Eligible to apply for federal funding opportunities

  • Maintains required nonprofit compliance registrations

All programs, services, educational initiatives, preservation activities, and organizational operations are conducted under the

Legal entity name:

Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia Cultural Center, Inc.

Official Website:
wolfcreekcherokee.com

Entity Type:
Virginia Nonstock Corporation

Federal Tax Status:
501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS Effective Date:
March 26, 2026

Employer Identification Number (EIN):
41-5151755

Public Charity Classification:
IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

Articles of Incorporation

The organization is incorporated as a Native American nonprofit corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is dedicated to cultural preservation, museum stewardship, educational outreach, historical interpretation, and community education.

Certified Articles of Incorporation are maintained on file with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

The Administration of the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia Cultural Center supports the day-to-day operations that allow the Tribe’s programs, services, educational initiatives, museum operations, and cultural preservation work to function with consistency, accountability, and responsible oversight. Administrative operations are structured to support transparency, organizational continuity, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

While the Tribal Council provides governance, leadership, and strategic direction, administrative functions focus on operational coordination, documentation management, financial stewardship, compliance readiness, recordkeeping, and organizational support. Together, these functions ensure that cultural, educational, and preservation initiatives are carried out responsibly and in service to the broader community.

Administrative operations support a wide range of organizational functions, including but not limited to:

  • Organizational management and internal coordination

  • Financial administration and contribution oversight

  • Program administration and service scheduling

  • Museum operations support

  • Cultural preservation and archival stewardship

  • Compliance documentation and record maintenance

  • Public engagement and external communications

The organization continues to strengthen administrative systems, compliance procedures, archival stewardship, operational infrastructure, and funding readiness to support long-term sustainability and responsible growth. These efforts support transparency, public accountability, cultural preservation, educational outreach, and continued eligibility for public, private, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities.

The Administration page serves as a central location for organizational and compliance information and will continue to be updated as additional documentation and public records become available. This approach reflects the Tribe’s commitment to transparency, responsible stewardship, and long-term organizational stability.

Governance & Organizational Oversight

The Tribe operates under established governance and administrative structures designed to support accountability, continuity, responsible decision-making, and long-term organizational sustainability. Governance responsibilities are carried out by the Tribal Council, while administrative functions support operational consistency, compliance, documentation management, and public accountability in alignment with the organization’s charitable and educational mission.

Administrative & Compliance Documentation

In support of transparency, nonprofit accountability, funding readiness, and organizational stewardship, the Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia maintains organizational and compliance records consistent with nonprofit operational standards and public charity responsibilities.

Records maintained by the Tribe include, but are not limited to:

  • Articles of Incorporation

  • Organizational governance documents

  • IRS Federal Determination Letter recognizing 501(c)(3) public charity status

  • Registration and eligibility documentation for public funding systems

  • Policies and administrative records supporting compliance and oversight

Commitment to Transparency, Stewardship & Public Accountability

Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe of Virginia Cultural Center, Inc. maintains organizational, governance, financial, and compliance records consistent with nonprofit operational standards and public charity responsibilities.

The organization is committed to responsible stewardship of cultural resources, financial accountability, public education, preservation initiatives, museum operations, and long-term organizational sustainability in support of its charitable and educational mission.

Administrative and governance systems continue to be strengthened to support operational consistency, program growth, archival preservation, funding compliance, public engagement, and expanded educational outreach throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.