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 06/2023, Alaska Forum Inc employed 5 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 06/2023, Alaska Forum Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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. AFE 2023 TOOK PLACE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY DURING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6-10 2023.
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 TEHCNICIAN 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.
GREEN STAR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM. THE ALASKA FORUM SPONSORS THE GREEN STAR COMMUNITIES CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR RURAL ALASKAN COMMUNITIES TO ASSESS AND IMPROVE THEIR WASTE REDUCTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS. THE GREEN STAR COMMUNITIES PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALASKA 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. SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS ARE REALIZED BY APPROACHING WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT WITH AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-FOCUSED APPROACH AND THE GREEN STAR AWARD PROVIDES AFFIRMATIVE PUBLIC RECOGNITION FOR ACHIEVEMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kurt Eilo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $192,829 |
Doug Mutter President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Porter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Tannahill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vivian Melde Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Patricia Cochran Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $2,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $756,546 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,616 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $766,162 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $405,035 |
Investment income | $61 |
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 | $1,171,258 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $190,098 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $312,188 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,399 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $38,936 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $316 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $113,788 |
Advertising and promotion | $47,618 |
Office expenses | $39,600 |
Information technology | $82,292 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $158,446 |
Travel | $17,092 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,331 |
Interest | $4,104 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,349 |
Insurance | $7,631 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,088,663 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $241,722 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $61,295 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,238 |
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 | $439 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,015 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $332,709 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,450 |
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 | $140,716 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $12,689 |
Total liabilities | $155,855 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $65,138 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $111,716 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $332,709 |
Over the last fiscal year, Alaska Forum Inc has awarded $17,435 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ANROE PURPOSE: UAF INVASIVE PLANT | $10,000 |
COPPER RIVER WATERSHED PROJECT PURPOSE: EMPOWERING TEENS | $7,435 |