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Bristol Bay Foundation is a private corporation based in ANCHORAGE, AK. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $40.8M. Annual income is reported at $9.1M. To provide support for and encourage shareholders to pursue educational opportunities and to promote and preserve cultural heritage. In 2021 the organization provided scholarships to 211 students and 15 grants for cultural heritage, place names, and partnership activities. According to available records, Bristol Bay Foundation has made 279 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $786K and $905K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $905K distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $905K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 248 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
To provide support for and encourage shareholders to pursue educational opportunities. In 2022 the organization provided scholarships to 231 students. Additionally, 1 donation to a postsecondary education charitable organization was made.
Expenses: $771K
To provide additional assistance to students experiencing hardship in pursuing their educational ambitions. Emergency aid was provided to 53 students in 2022.
Expenses: $89K
To promote and preserve cultural heritage, 14 grants were provided for cultural heritage and place names in 2022.
Expenses: $45K
To provide support for and encourage shareholders to pursue educational opportunities and to promote and preserve cultural heritage. In 2021 the organization provided scholarships to 211 students and 15 grants for cultural heritage, place names, and partnership activities. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 279 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AK, WA, OR.
Bristol Bay Foundation has distributed a total of $2.6M across 279 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $905K.
The application deadline is Rolling deadline. Organizations must be located in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska or demonstrate benefit to Bristol Bay Shareholders. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Bristol Bay Foundation is headquartered in ANCHORAGE, AK. While based in AK, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleesha Towns-Bain | EDUCATION FOUNDATION DIRECTOR | $228K | $51K | $280K |
| Paul Mcdonogh | DIRECTOR, OCTOBER 2023 TO PRESENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrence Shanigan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jayme Selanoff | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Metrokin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$3.5M
Total Assets
$35.4M
Fair Market Value
$35.4M
Net Worth
$35M
Grants Paid
$824K
Contributions
$3.5M
Net Investment Income
$976K
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $33.8M
Total Grants
279
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
248
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Alaska FoundationANALYSIS OF MASTERS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE WITH EDUCATION NORTHWEST. | Anchorage, AK | $15K | 2023 |
| Dennis ChuckwukSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Kipnuk, AK | $15K | 2023 |
| Justice PanamarioffSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Palmer, AK | $12K | 2023 |
| Jeremiah DunnSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Eva N SorensenSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Soldotna, AK | $10K |
Other foundations that have funded Bristol Bay Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmuson Foundation | $25K | 2022 | ALUTIIQ PLACE NAMES AND LANGUAGE PRESERVATION |
| Rasmuson Foundation | $12K | 2022 | STRATEGIC PLAN FOR ALASKA NATIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS |
| Rasmuson Foundation | $10K | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Rasmuson Foundation | $250 | 2022 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Hazel Nelson |
| DIRECTOR, OCTOBER 2023 TO PRESENT |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Michelle Ravenmoon | DIRECTOR, JANUARY TO OCTOBER 2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Chythlook | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Cheyette | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick E Patterson Iii | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cameron Poindexter | DIRECTOR, OCTOBER 2023 TO PRESENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andria Agli | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| 2023 |
| Jessica VealSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Nikiski, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Gabriel OlympicSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Newhalen, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Jeweline LakshasSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Breanna ShanginSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Montana MurphySCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2023 |
| Axel KopunSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Eagle River, AK | $8K | 2023 |
| Lake And Peninsula School DistrictCHIGNIK LAKE SCHOOL CULTURAL INTENSIVE WEEK INCLUDING LANGAUGE, DANCE, ART, AND CRAFTS. | King Salmon, AK | $8K | 2023 |
| Evergreen State CollegeTO PROVIDE ALUTIIQ RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST CULTURAL INTENSIVE WEEK INCLUDING LANGAUGE, DANCE, ART, AND CRAFTS. | Olympia, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Southwest Region School DistrictTO PROVIDE TRADITIONAL DANCE TEACHERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AND LEARN HOW TO TRANSCRIBE, TRANSLATE, DRUM, SING, AND TEACH OTHERS TRADITIONAL DANCING AS A GROUP. | Dillingham, AK | $8K | 2023 |
| Bristol Bay Historical SocietyTO REHOUSE, IDENTIFY, AND CREATE A SYSTEM FOR CULTURAL ARTIFACTS, PICUTRES AND KNOWLEDGE. | Naknek, AK | $8K | 2023 |
| Jayce LakshasSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Woodinville, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Pia DinonSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Craig, AK | $7K | 2023 |
| Siranda BrackettSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Butte, MT | $7K | 2023 |
| Kylie MillerSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | St Joseph, MO | $7K | 2023 |
| Katherine DinonSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Cheney, WA | $7K | 2023 |
| Bryn TennysonSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Dillingham, AK | $7K | 2023 |
| Donald LawheadSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Wasilla, AK | $7K | 2023 |
| Sara RossSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $7K | 2023 |
| Ethan BrookoverSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Jaden FrostSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Fairbanks, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Eveny MillerSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Sophia SorensenSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Provo, UT | $6K | 2023 |
| Christopher L NicoletSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Mariah DraySCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Dillingham, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Halie ShanginSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Elena LockukSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Lawrenceville, GA | $6K | 2023 |
| Destiny ReimersSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Marlene KapatakSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Lydia IvanoffSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Kotzebue, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Lucy GoodeSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | King Salmon, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Mariana BellSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Juneau, AK | $6K | 2023 |
| Alexander BoydSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Elk Grove, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Mikaela RosarioSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Renton, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Alethia BellequeSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Ethan ShanginSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Perryville, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Caleb WindlessSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Stafford, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| D'Alan JosephSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Chignik Lake, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Isabella RoehlSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Sadie SpargurSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Brookings, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Ashley WilsonSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Morgan LarocqueSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Rugby, ND | $5K | 2023 |
| Amy FolgerSCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | Wasilla, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Savannah MillsSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Caleb EvattSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2023 |
| Nadezhda WalcottSCHOLARSHIP FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION | New Stuyahok, AK | $5K | 2023 |
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