Shareholders Settlement Trust
Ahtna Settlement Trust
Established by shareholder vote to preserve financial assets and distribute tax-advantaged benefits to current and future generations.
Trust Purpose & Governance
The Ahtna Settlement Trust (AST) was created under ANCSA amendments to promote the health, education, and welfare of beneficiaries and preserve heritage lands for all generations.
Tax Advantages
Under federal tax law, distributions made to beneficiaries from an ANCSA Settlement Trust are generally excluded from gross income, providing tax-free distributions to shareholders.