Arctic Encounter
- Assets
- $154.2k
- Revenue
- $464.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Founding
- 08/2017
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 81-4326224
Organization Overview
Arctic Encounter is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arctic Encounter 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 09/2022, Arctic Encounter generated $464.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $358.7k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.5% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ARCTIC ENCOUNTER SYMPOSIUM IS TO CONVENE LEADERS AND EXPERTS FROM EVERY ARENA TO TACKLE THE SHARED INTERESTS AND CONCERNS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY AS WE LOOK NORTH TO THE LAST EMERGING FRONTIERTHE ARCTIC.THE ARCTIC ENCOUNTER STRIVES TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO DIALOGUE, CRITICALLY ADDRESS CHALLENGES TO REALIZING THE ARCTIC'S FULL POTENTIAL, ADVOCATE FOR THE PEOPLES WHO LIVE THERE, AND COLLABORATE ON SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ARCTIC ENCOUNTER SYMPOSIUM (AES) IS THE LARGEST ANNUAL ARCTIC POLICY EVENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THE AES AIMS TO CONFRONT THE SHARED INTERESTS AND CONCERNS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY AS WE LOOK NORTH TO THE LAST EMERGING FRONTIER - THE ARCTIC. POLICYMAKERS, INDUSTRY LEADERS, REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS, AND LEADING EXPERTS FROM THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MARITIME, AND ENERGY SECTORS, COME TOGETHER AT THE AES TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO DIALOGUE, CRITICALLY ADDRESS CHALLENGES TO REALIZING THE ARCTIC'S FULL POTENTIAL AND COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS. THE ARCTIC ENCOUNTER SYMPOSIUM (AES) IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON CONVENES POLICYMAKERS, INDUSTRY LEADERS, MILITARY LEADERS, AND OTHER EXPERTS TO CONFRONT THE LEADING ISSUES IN ARCTIC POLICY, INNOVATION, AND DEVELOPMENT. ROUGHLY 300 STAKEHOLDERS, DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL, GATHER TO ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS IN THE ARCTIC REGION. PARTICIPANTS AND SPEAKERS REPRESENT LEADERSHIP FROM MANY ARCTIC NATIONS INCLUDING NORWAY, FINLAND, RUSSIA, ICELAND, CANADA, GREENLAND, THE UNITED STATES, AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kellye Testy Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Meghan Gavin Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jennifer Dwyer President | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $464,271 |
| 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 | $464,271 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,083 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,424 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,675 |
| Travel | $20,781 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $258 |
| All other expenses | $81,826 |
| Total functional expenses | $358,680 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,945 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $280 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $154,225 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $154,225 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $154,225 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Arctic Encounter has recieved totaling $27.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Islandwood Bainbridge Island, WA | $50,540,724 | $6,123,638 |
International Living Future Institute Seattle, WA | $963,361 | $5,297,800 |
The Mountaineers Seattle, WA | $15,961,748 | $6,430,077 |
North Cascades Institute SedroWoolley, WA | $10,023,485 | $4,600,745 |
Re Sources Bellingham, WA | $2,864,199 | $2,250,942 |
Alaska Geographic Association Anchorage, AK | $3,284,633 | $2,376,291 |
Mt Adams Institute Trout Lake, WA | $857,860 | $1,790,229 |
Methow Valley Sports Trails Association Winthrop, WA | $3,634,590 | $1,901,026 |
Columbia Springs Vancouver, WA | $1,252,327 | $1,039,450 |
Earthgen Seattle, WA | $466,010 | $1,105,041 |
Center For Alaskan Coastal Studies Homer, AK | $3,827,501 | $971,680 |
Northern Alaska Environmental Center Fairbanks, AK | $2,520,243 | $1,159,644 |