The Wolf Creek Cherokee Tribe Inc. relies on financial contributions to sustain cultural preservation, educational outreach, community engagement, and heritage programming throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This policy outlines the required donations for Tribal programs and services, guidelines for general contributions, and the expectations for annual sponsorships and partnerships

All educational and cultural offerings require a confirmed donation. These donations support the time, preparation, cultural knowledge, travel, and participation of Tribal members. Programs that require a donation include, but are not limited to:

Educational presentations, Cultural demonstrations Drum, dance, and song. Traditional arts and lifeways instruction, Community events and outreach. Public speaking and cultural consulting

Programs will not be scheduled until the donation arrangement is confirmed.

To reserve a date for any program or service:

The required donation must be confirmed at the time of scheduling.

Donations may be paid in advance or immediately upon completion of the program.

Donations must be made by the requesting organization, school, agency, business, or event coordinator—not through individual attendees.

If a donation cannot be confirmed, the Tribe cannot hold or reserve a date.

If a scheduled program must be cancelled:

The Tribe requests notice as early as possible.

Programs may be rescheduled based on availability.

Rescheduled dates require reconfirmation of the donation arrangement.

The Tribe welcomes year-round contributions that support:

Museum preservation

Cultural artifacts and exhibit care

Youth education and cultural learning

Grounds upkeep and facility maintenance

Tribal operations that sustain cultural heritage

Virtual Museum contributions are separate from program donations and may be made at any time.

Organizations or individuals wishing to support the museum specifically may do so using the designated Museum Contribution Form.

Businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and community partners may support the Tribe through:

Annual sponsorships

Cultural preservation funding

Youth education support

Event or program sponsorship

General operational contributions

Sponsorship contributions may be acknowledged on the Tribe’s Partnership & Sponsorship Recognition Page upon request.

All donors will receive a digital receipt, via email address submitted, reflecting:

Contribution amount

Date received

Purpose of the donation

Digital receipt may be used for tax, audit, or organizational recordkeeping purposes.

All requests are processed in the order they are received.
To submit a request for:

Programs & Services

Museum Support

Sponsorships or Partnerships

Please visit the Request Forms page and select the appropriate submission form.

This policy represents the Tribe’s official guidelines for all donations, contributions, and sponsorship-related support.