Alaska Community Foundation
89% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Alaska Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Anchorage, Alaska, registered in 1996, with $38,911,412 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
3201 C Street, Anchorage, AK, 99503 EIN 92-0155067 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$38.9M
▲ 43.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$24.3M
Net assets
$240.4M
Employees
42
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $3 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Alaska Community Foundation: 89% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating119 mo reserves · +38% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Alaska Community Foundation: 119 mo reserves · +38% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Alaska Community Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Alaska Community Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Inspiring the spirit of giving and connecting people, organizations, and causes to strengthen alaska's communities now and forever.
What they do
Pick.click.give - this program allows alaskans to donate a portion of their permanent fund dividend (pfd) to causes they care about statewide. alaska community foundation (acf) runs this program together with the state of alaska to support non-profits, to which pfd recipients can donate. in 2024, 40,095 people gave $2,438,779 to 612 non-profit organizations statewide through this program.
Support camp organizations statewide. the alaska community foundation has partnered with rasmuson foundation, mat-su health foundation, and the george and stephanie suddock foundation to provide support to summer camps across alaska. summer camps are a rite of passage for alaskan youth and essential childcare infrastructure for alaskan families. the camp initiative supports summer enrichment programming for alaskan youth, including both overnight and day camps.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3201 C Street, Anchorage, AK, 99503
- City
- Anchorage
- State
- Alaska
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $19.0M (FY2014) to $38.9M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.5MNet assets $240.4M
Operating margin
37.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$243.9M
Total liabilities
$3.5M
Net assets
$240.4M
Salaries & benefits
$2.5M
10% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,911,412▲43.1% | $24,302,262▼0.8% | $240,374,156▲14.2% | $243,886,396▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $27,187,413▼56.7% | $24,507,039▼49.0% | $210,427,810▲11.1% | $213,695,226▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $62,719,512▲9.5% | $48,051,839▲45.4% | $189,428,772▼3.7% | $191,830,219▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $57,285,947▼38.8% | $33,049,473▼49.2% | $196,801,164▲19.5% | $208,758,552▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $93,626,867▲117% | $65,118,850▲231% | $164,744,846▲32.0% | $168,147,953▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,201,039▲66.3% | $19,680,848▲42.3% | $124,843,183▲38.2% | $127,597,913▲37.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $25,976,542▲98.9% | $13,833,920▲54.2% | $90,358,680▲1.0% | $92,916,203▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $13,062,448▲15.2% | $8,971,527▼9.5% | $89,430,666▲16.3% | $92,142,299▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $11,340,766▼40.3% | $9,913,673▲41.5% | $76,906,068▼3.3% | $78,942,600▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $18,998,514 | $7,007,146 | $79,551,859 | $80,182,724 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Alexandra Mckay — $225,865 (0.93% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Mckay | President/ceo | 50 | $225,865 |
| Kevin Gray | Cfo | 45 | $215,558 |
| Elizabeth Miller | Vp Development & Communication | 45 | $150,442 |
| Megan Cacciola | Vp of Program & Grants | 45 | $147,481 |
| Janel Hodge | Director of Finance | 45 | $118,250 |
| Melody Price | Vp of Administration | 45 | $109,750 |
| Aaron Kusano | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Anthony Mallott | Director | 1 | — |
| Bernard Gatewood | Director | 1 | — |
| Dave Shaftel | Director | 1 | — |
| Gabe Kompkoff | Chair | 1 | — |
| Haven Harris | Director | 1 | — |
| Jessica Graham | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim Palmer | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Katie Carrigan | Director | 1 | — |
| Kim Reitmeier | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kristine Norosz | Director | 1 | — |
| Luke Blomfield | Director | 1 | — |
| Margo Bellamy | Director | 1 | — |
| Monica Shah | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Jl Properties Inc | Building Maintenance | $228,482 |
| Rw Baird Co | Advisory Services | $177,958 |
| Brilliant Media Strategies | Media Marketing | $163,910 |
| Classic Foundry | Artistic Commission | $131,932 |
Grants received · $22.5M total
1,077 grants to Alaska Community Foundation totaling $22.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Hospital Association Inc | Housing alaskans public-private partnership, general support | 2024 | $374,052 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2024 | $124,859 |
| Providence Health & Services Washington | Sponsorship | 2024 | $90,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $21,471 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support services for the homeless in anchorage. | 2024 | $17,992 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $17,750 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $16,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Chugach park fund | 2024 | $2,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Anchorage waterways council | 2024 | $2,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $102,550 |
| California Community Foundation | Philanthropic activity | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Public benefit | 2023 | $46,130 |
| Providence Health & Services Washington | Community benefit restricted grant | 2023 | $25,000 |
Grants made · $12.3M in FY2024
343 grants totaling $12.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Alaska Community Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Family Services Inc | Operational support | $1,359,483 |
| The Native Village of Unalakleet | Operational support | $800,000 |
| Alaska Childrens Trust | Operational support | $711,400 |
| Providence Alaska Foundation | Operational support | $526,931 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula | Operational support | $312,100 |
| Nudlaghi Leadership Institute | Operational support | $290,909 |
| Nami Alaska Incorporated | Operational support | $283,751 |
| Alaska Kidney Patients Association Inc | Operational support | $277,150 |
| Anchorage Affordable Housing and Land Trust | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Alaska Municipal League | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Bridges Community Resource Network Inc | Operational support | $220,669 |
| Fairbanks Childrens Museum | Operational support | $215,000 |
| Faith Presbyterian Church | Operational support | $207,000 |
| Covenant House Alaska | Operational support | $201,996 |
| Hope and Health International Inc | Operational support | $155,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alaska Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alaska Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 92-0155067, based in Anchorage, Alaska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alaska Community Foundation's EIN?
- Alaska Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 92-0155067.
- How much revenue does Alaska Community Foundation report?
- Alaska Community Foundation reported $38,911,412 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Alaska Community Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Alaska Community Foundation spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Alaska Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Alaska Community Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Alaska Community Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Alaska Community Foundation's latest Form 990 is $225,865, paid to Alexandra Mckay (President/ceo).
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Data for Alaska Community Foundation (EIN 92-0155067) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.