Alaska Forum Inc is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Alaska Forum Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaska Forum Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Alaska Forum Inc generated $813.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $716.2k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THROUGH COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALASKA FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT: THE ALASKA FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT IS A STATEWIDE GATHERING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES COMMUNITY LEADERS ALASKAN YOUTH CONSERVATIONISTS BIOLOGISTS AND COMMUNITY ELDERS. THE EVENT IS AN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ALL ALASKANS AND A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND CHALLENGES.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: THE ALASKA FORUM IS THE REGISTERED SPONSOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. AN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE WILL RECEIVE SPECIFIC CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND WORK 4,000 HOURS OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING TO DEVELOP SKILLS AS A PROFICIENT AND VERSATILE WORKER.
THE GREEN STAR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM SUPPORTS AK COMMUNITIES THAT WANT TO PRACTICE WASTE REDUCTION ENERGY CONSERVATION AND POLLUTION PREVENTION. COMMUNITIES THAT MEET THE GREEN STAR COMMUNITY STANDARDS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THE GREEN STAR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM PROVIDES POSITIVE INCENTIVES AND FILLS KEY SERVICE GAPS FOR RURAL AK COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO REMOTE WASTE AND UTILITY OPERATORS COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL PERSONNEL AND LOCAL AND TRIBAL CONSERVATION PERSONNEL. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES COMMUNITY-BASED CONSERVATION EFFORTS TO IMPROVE LANDFILL OPERATIONS WASTE REDUCTION ENERGY CONSERVATION AND WASTEWATER AND CLEAN DRINKING WATER ISSUES. SUSTAINABLE VILLAGE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ARE REALIZED BY APPROACHING WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-FOCUSED APPROACH. GREEN STAR COMMUNITIES AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT ENDANGERING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR RURAL AK COMMUNITIES IN THE GREATEST NEED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kurt Eilo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $194,602 |
Doug Mutter President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $3,500 |
Richard Porter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Tannahill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patricia Cochran Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vivian Melde Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $540,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $812,999 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $194,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $232,133 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,914 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $31,461 |
Fees for services: Management | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,569 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $44,978 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,150 |
Office expenses | $12,842 |
Information technology | $79,265 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $20,806 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $55,255 |
Interest | $7,197 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,129 |
Insurance | $5,941 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $716,152 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $286,967 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,208 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,705 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $307,176 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,356 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $26,741 |
Other liabilities | $12,476 |
Total liabilities | $215,573 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $65,138 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $91,603 |
Over the last fiscal year, Alaska Forum Inc has awarded $17,435 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: UAF INVASIVE PLANT | $10,000 |
Cordova, AK PURPOSE: EMPOWERING TEENS | $7,435 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Alaska Forum Inc has recieved totaling $60.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Marine Stewardship Council Limited Tukwila, WA | $407,315 | $4,510,365 |
Climate Solutions Seattle, WA | $3,725,442 | $5,349,658 |
Alaska Conservation Foundation Anchorage, AK | $13,696,231 | $4,020,029 |
Copper River Watershed Project Cordova, AK | $470,340 | $3,092,838 |
The Mountains To Sound Greenway Tr Seattle, WA | $4,129,011 | $3,302,694 |
Kenai Watershed Forum Soldotna, AK | $1,720,330 | $2,666,238 |
Washington Resource Conservation And Development Council Yakima, WA | $650,377 | $1,913,567 |
Anchorage Park Foundation Anchorage, AK | $1,708,680 | $1,798,936 |
Tyonek Tribal Conservation District Anchorage, AK | $431,854 | $1,572,192 |
Sitka Conservation Society Sitka, AK | $936,343 | $1,300,441 |
Seattle Audubon Society Seattle, WA | $3,908,720 | $1,422,392 |
Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission Glennallen, AK | $1,153,430 | $1,184,316 |