Dena Nena Henash
97% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Dena Nena Henash is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fairbanks, Alaska, registered in 1978, with $262,797,002 in FY2019 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
200 1st Ave Suite 600, Fairbanks, AK, 99701 EIN 92-0040308 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2019)
$262.8M
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2019)
$201.5M
Net assets
$285.4M
Employees
1,104
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 rating97% to programs · $0 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 Dena Nena Henash: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +23% 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 Dena Nena Henash: 17 mo reserves · +23% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Dena Nena Henash: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Dena Nena Henash: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Tanana chiefs conference provides a unified voice in advancing sovereign tribal governments through the promotion of physical and mental wellness, education, socioeconomic development, and culture of the interior alaska native people.
What they do
Client development: the client development division provides and integrates education, employment, training, and a wider range of supportive services to enable tribal members to develop their knowledge and skills and build safe, stable, and economically self-sufficient families that protect, nurture, and educate their children and supports and encourages the practice of the values, traditions, and culture of interior alaska tribes.
Tribal development: provides assistance to local governments and individuals with regard to community government and services, including the village public safety officer program, tribal government services, tribal transportation, and economic development.
Contact & location
- Address
- 200 1st Ave Suite 600, Fairbanks, AK, 99701
- City
- Fairbanks
- State
- Alaska
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Clinics & Primary Care
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $153.5M (FY2013) to $262.8M (FY2019) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2019)
Liabilities $187.7MNet assets $285.4M
Operating margin
23.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$473.1M
Total liabilities
$187.7M
Net assets
$285.4M
Salaries & benefits
$96.3M
48% of expenses
Board members
9
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $262,797,002▲13.0% | $201,463,892▲2.6% | $285,384,369▲28.8% | $473,083,116▲89.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $232,488,572▲5.3% | $196,439,827▼0.5% | $221,494,348▲20.1% | $250,149,170▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $220,712,030▼2.3% | $197,484,443▼1.8% | $184,438,530▲14.2% | $248,876,090▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $225,806,868▲18.6% | $201,079,763▲26.4% | $161,560,857▲17.9% | $226,380,908▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $190,360,518▲3.8% | $159,045,350▲7.0% | $137,023,496▲30.4% | $204,076,326▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $183,471,027▲19.6% | $148,603,513▲8.1% | $105,098,377▲46.6% | $202,185,467▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $153,451,412 | $137,467,490▲8.6% | $71,705,259▲30.1% | $163,907,990▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $126,629,833▲17.9% | $55,122,186▼6.4% | $150,048,587▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $107,395,126▲8.2% | $58,890,499▲16.8% | $155,132,639▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $99,227,944▲5.8% | $50,408,866▲8.3% | $148,863,210▲114% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $93,814,389 | $46,555,082 | $69,696,497 | 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 (FY2019)
Highest-paid: Abraham Matthew Tsigonis — $442,395 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Matthew Tsigonis | General Surgeon | 40 | $442,395 |
| Michael E Lamar | Physician-woman's | 40 | $395,472 |
| Victor Joseph | President | 40 | $394,661 |
| Morgan B Liddell | Child and Adolesce | 40 | $377,019 |
| Angelique M Ramirez | Physician | 40 | $336,480 |
| Tamara Huntington | Physician | 40 | $323,637 |
| Brian Ridley | Exec Fin Off. | 40 | $274,198 |
| William Chaaiy Albert | Upper Tanana | 2 | $60,419 |
| Peter J Demoski | Elder Advisor | 2 | $51,100 |
| Frank Thompson | Yukon Tanana | 2 | $50,400 |
| Jerry Isaac | Sec/treas | 2 | $50,100 |
| Eugene J Paul | Lower Yukon | 2 | $49,700 |
| Norman C Burgett | Yukon Koyukuk | 2 | $49,700 |
| Nikolai Alexia Sr | Upper Kuskokwim | 2 | $46,442 |
| Charlene Stern | Vice President | 2 | $44,900 |
| Nancy James | Yukon Flats | 2 | $36,400 |
| Jolie Murray | Youth Advisor | 2 | $14,050 |
| Donald V Honea Sr | 1st Trad. Chief | 2 | $9,800 |
| Trimble Gilbert | 2nd Trad. Chief | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2019)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson River Enterprises LLC | General Contractor | $21,974,332 |
| Ghemm Company | General Contractor | $13,932,104 |
| Architects Alaska Inc | Architects, Planners and | $5,659,503 |
| Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service | Warehousing Services | $5,157,581 |
| Fairbanks Memorial Hospital LLC | Contract Health Medical S | $2,195,769 |
Grants received · $21.3M total
31 grants to Dena Nena Henash totaling $21.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Biomed, hss, program support | 2023 | $504,027 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2023 | $70,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | General operating | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Biomed, bha, hss, program support | 2022 | $3,453,760 |
| Grid Alternatives | Solar project | 2022 | $250,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2022 | $49,937 |
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Biomed, bha, hss programs support | 2021 | $5,998,654 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | — | 2021 | $213,563 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2021 | $22,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Tribal solar project | 2021 | $11,174 |
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Biomed, bha, hss, program support | 2020 | $1,930,490 |
| Grid Alternatives | Tribal fund accelerator fund award | 2020 | $294,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2020 | $48,100 |
Grants made · $7.4M in FY2019
39 grants totaling $7.4M in FY2019 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Dena Nena Henash →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minto Village Council | Tribal assistance | $439,760 |
| Tanacross Village Council | Tribal assistance | $348,917 |
| Alatna Tribal Council | Tribal assistance | $324,332 |
| Nenana Native Council | Tribal assistance | $304,349 |
| Tetlin Village Council | Tribal assistance | $290,860 |
| Venetie Village Council | Tribal assistance | $255,102 |
| Healy Lake Trad Council | Tribal assistance | $245,014 |
| Nikolai Edzeno Vill Council | Tribal assistance | $235,566 |
| Chalkyitsik Village Council | Tribal assistance | $233,175 |
| Northway Village Council | Tribal assistance | $226,369 |
| Stevens Vill Tribal Council | Tribal assistance | $224,544 |
| Takotna Tribal Council | Tribal assistance | $212,075 |
| Manley Village Council | Tribal assistance | $208,046 |
| Tanana Tribal Council | Tribal assistance | $207,046 |
| Evansville Tribal Council | Tribal assistance | $207,046 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dena Nena Henash a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dena Nena Henash is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 92-0040308, based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dena Nena Henash's EIN?
- Dena Nena Henash's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 92-0040308.
- How much revenue does Dena Nena Henash report?
- Dena Nena Henash reported $262,797,002 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2019 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Dena Nena Henash's spending goes to programs?
- Dena Nena Henash spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Dena Nena Henash have?
- CharityIndex grades Dena Nena Henash A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Dena Nena Henash's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Dena Nena Henash's latest Form 990 is $442,395, paid to Abraham Matthew Tsigonis (General Surgeon).
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Data for Dena Nena Henash (EIN 92-0040308) 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.