The mission of the foundation is to perpetuate the Ahtna Heritage and enhance the socio-economic status of the Ahtna people.

To accomplish this mission the foundation shall use the traditional culture, in all its facets, as the primary means to enhance the education, the life skills, the pride and self esteem of the Ahtna people.

The past shall be used as a bridge to help the Ahtna people move from their traditional life style to a socio-economic position of self sufficiency in the current and future Alaskan society, while at the same time retaining the positive aspects of the Ahtna history and culture.

Ahtna shareholders and their descendants are eligible to apply for the "Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship Grant".