53rd Annual Shareholder Meeting Results

53rd Annual Shareholder Meeting Results

Kootznoowoo, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Angoon, Alaska. Shareholders elected two directors to the Board of Directors, with the following election results: Frank Jack III – 27,392 votes Najda Kookesh – 25,850 votes...
Board Recommends Continuing KPFST

Board Recommends Continuing KPFST

On May 28, 2026, the Board of Directors of Kootznoowoo, Inc. passed Resolution 2026-008 Resolution to Support the Continuance of the Permanent Fund Trust.   CLICK HERE to view the resolution. 
KPFST Announces June 2026 Distribution

KPFST Announces June 2026 Distribution

The Kootznoowoo Permanent Fund Settlement Trust (KPFST) announced it will distribute $3.90 per trust unit on Monday, June 1, 2026. For questions or additional information, shareholders should contact Shareholder Services at (907) 790-2992 or via email at...
CEO Letter to Shareholders on KPFST Vote

CEO Letter to Shareholders on KPFST Vote

In 1994, the Kootznoowoo Permanent Fund Settlement Trust (KPFST) was established as an independent, irrevocable entity. Since then, it has provided consistent distributions separate from the Corporation’s financial performance. Shareholders have benefited from these...
KPFST Trustees Recommend “No” Vote to Liquidation

KPFST Trustees Recommend “No” Vote to Liquidation

The Trustees of the Kootznoowoo Permanent Fund Settlement Trust are recommending that unit holders vote “No” on the proposed liquidation of the Trust, emphasizing that the Trust has fulfilled — and continues to fulfill — the vision of its original incorporators. Since...

Ralph “Chico” Bierely

K-Plaza Maintenance Manager

Chico serves as a jack-of-all-trades for the corporation. His main responsibility is overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the K-Plaza building. However, he provides additional support when needed on a variety of projects. He is based in Juneau.