ANCHORAGE, AK

Chugach Heritage Foundation

Quick Facts

EIN: 920116128
Location: ANCHORAGE, AK
Phone: (907) 563-8866
Category: Education
Total Assets: $37.6M
Annual Income: $39.2M
IRS Ruling Year: 1988
Organization Type: Operating Foundation
Principal Officer: % Angela Astle
Tax Deductibility: Contributions are deductible

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About This Foundation

Chugach Heritage Foundation is a private corporation based in ANCHORAGE, AK. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. The principal officer is % Angela Astle. It holds total assets of $37.6M. Annual income is reported at $39.2M. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO ELIGIBLE ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS WHO ARE ORIGINAL SHAREHOLDERS OR DIRECT LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF THE CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION. IN LINE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION, THE SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUS ON SUPPORTING THE SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE CHUGACH PEOPLE THAT WILL LEAD TO GREATER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT AN INDIVIDUAL'S CAREER. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. According to available records, Chugach Heritage Foundation has made 291 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $688K and $823K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $395 to $55K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 206 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Alaska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

Application Information

Deadline

YES, SET SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES IN 2020 WERE JUNE 30TH, AUGUST 29TH, AND DECEMBER 31ST.

Restrictions

MUST BE A CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER (CAC) OR DIRECT LINEAL DESCENDANT OF A CAC SHAREHOLDER.

Programs & Activities

RUSSIAN NEW YEAR - RUSSIAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATION IS AN EVENING THAT HONORS THE ALASKAN NATIVE NEW YEAR TRADITION. THERE IS A PROGRAMTHAT INCLUDES CULTURAL PERFORMANCE, FOODS AND CELEBRATION OF A TRADITION THAT EVOLVED FROM THE COMBINATION OF THE RUSSIAN RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES INTEGRATED WITH THE NATIVE CUSTOMS.

Expenses: $8K

CHUGACH ALASKA REGIONAL CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS AND THEIR DIRECT LINEAL DESCENDANTS' SCHOLARSHIPS

Expenses: $707K

CHUGACH REGIONAL RESOURCES COMMISSION (CRRC) - GRANT THAT SUPPORTS A CRRC GATHERING TO PROMOTE CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND THE CONSERVATION, STEWARDSHIP AND RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE CHUGACH REGION.

Expenses: $5K

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & CULTURAL WORKSHOPS

Expenses: $4K

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chugach Heritage Foundation fund?

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO ELIGIBLE ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS WHO ARE ORIGINAL SHAREHOLDERS OR DIRECT LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF THE CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION. IN LINE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION, THE SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAM FOCUS ON SUPPORTING THE SELF-DETERMINATION OF THE CHUGACH PEOPLE THAT WILL LEAD TO GREATER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT AN INDIVIDUAL'S CAREER. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 291 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AK.

How much does Chugach Heritage Foundation give in grants?

Chugach Heritage Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 291 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $395 to $55K.

How do I apply for a grant from Chugach Heritage Foundation?

The application deadline is YES, SET SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES IN 2020 WERE JUNE 30TH, AUGUST 29TH, AND DECEMBER 31ST.. MUST BE A CHUGACH ALASKA CORPORATION SHAREHOLDER (CAC) OR DIRECT LINEAL DESCENDANT OF A CAC SHAREHOLDER.

Where is Chugach Heritage Foundation located?

Chugach Heritage Foundation is headquartered in ANCHORAGE, AK.

Key People & Compensation (2023)

Name	Title	Compensation	Benefits	Total
Lauren Johnson	PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	$128K	$13K	$140K
Marchele Espe	VICE PRESIDENT	$4K	$0	$4K
Violet Yeaton	TREASURER/SECRETARY	$0	$0	$0
Sheri Buretta	PRESIDENT	$0	$0	$0
Matt Mcdaniel	TRUSTEE	$0	$0	$0

990 Tax Filings

Year	Return Type	PDF
2023	990PF	View
2022	990PF	View
2021	990PF	View
2020	990PF

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$2.1M

2023+55%

Total Assets

$35.4M

2023+8%

Fair Market Value

$35.4M

2023

Net Worth

$35.2M

2023

Grants Paid

$823K

2023

Contributions

$333K

2023

Net Investment Income

$1.2M

2023

Distribution Amount

2023

Total Giving by Year

Asset Growth

Revenue Over Time

Liabilities Over Time

Investment Portfolio (2023)

Total: $32.6M

Corporate Stock (99%)

Other Investments (0%)

Cash (1%)

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Revenue Sources (2023)

Dividends: $948K
Capital Gains (Net): $434K
Contributions: $333K
Other Income: $6K

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue: $1.7M
Total Expenses: $2.1M
Exempt Purpose Expenses: $1.8M
Required Distribution: $0
Undistributed Income: $0
Total Liabilities: $178K
Excise Tax: $17K

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationYes

Grants to IndividualsYes

Non-Charity GrantsNo

Lobbying ActivityNo

Excess Business HoldingsNo

Grantmaking Insights

Total Grants

291

Total Giving

$1.5M

Average Grant

$5K

Median Grant

$5K

Unique Recipients

206

Most Common Grant

$6K

Grant Disbursements by Year

Grant Range

Min$395

Max$55K

Median: $5K

Smallest grantLargest grant

Openness to New Grantees (2023)

of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients

Grant Size Distribution

Geographic Distribution of Grants

AK$1.5M (291)

Past Grantees

Recipient	Location	Amount	Year
State Pass-Through Awards To Specific VillagesSUPPORT FOR CULTURAL CAMPS	Available Upon Request, AK	$55K	2023
Kennedy MooninSCHOLARSHIP	Available Upon Request, AK	$17K	2023
Max HansonSCHOLARSHIP	Available Upon Request, AK	$13K	2023
Jonathon SawdenSCHOLARSHIP	Available Upon Request, AK	$12K	2023
Seanne BialoSCHOLARSHIP	Available Upon Request, AK	$12K	2023

Grants Received

Other foundations that have funded Chugach Heritage Foundation.

Funder	Amount	Year	Purpose
Leanne Freas Trout Foundation Inc.	$1K	2022	GENERAL FUND
Leanne Freas Trout Foundation Inc.	$1K	2022	GENERAL FUND
Leanne Freas Trout Foundation Inc.	$1K	2021	GENERAL FUND
Leanne Freas Trout Foundation Inc.	$1K	2020	GENERAL FUND