The purpose of the chief joseph foundation is to foster the personal growth and individual achievements of at-risk youth using a wide range of equestrian activities.

To provide technical support and business counseling, financing resources, and community-based development services to nez perce tribal and community members residing on the nez perce reservation and surrounding areas to stimulate economic and community development.

To act as a resource liason organization for federal agencies, businesses, indian tribes and other organizations interested in positively effecting the employments right efforts. to advocate and promote the establishment and enforcement of tribal employment rights and to provide training and ta to indian tribes, alaska natives and other indian organizations on employment rights.