The Los Tigres Del Norte Foundation (LTDNF) was founded in May of 2000 with the express purpose of fostering a greater appreciation and the preservation of Mexican and Mexican-American folk music traditions.

Never before has an institution of higher education received such a sizable gift from a community entity to promote the study of cultural traditions in academia.  Through it, students and faculty have the opportunity to conduct important research in folk music in such disciplines as ethnomusicology, literature, history, psychology, sociology, folklore, political science, world cultures and the arts.  The generosity and inspiration of Los Tigres Del Norte has enabled the CSRC to begin creating a premier cultural center.