Kawerak Inc is located in Nome, AK. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kawerak Inc employed 329 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kawerak 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 12/2020, Kawerak Inc generated $32.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $32.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.0% 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.
Since 2015, Kawerak Inc has awarded 147 individual grants totaling $17,883,796. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF IRAS AND TRADITIONAL COUNCILS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (CSD) PROVIDES PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE REGION'S COMMUNITIES. CSD PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE BERING STRAIT REGION. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE KAWERAK TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION: THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION (EESSD) IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRAINED, EDUCATED AND EMPLOYED TRIBAL MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. KAWERAK PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST TRIBAL MEMBERS IN REACHING THEIR EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES, SECURE EMPLOYMENT OR COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT GOALS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION: THE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OVERSEES OPERATIONS, DEVELOPS STRATEGIC ACTIONS, AND FACILITATES INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melanie Bahnke President | Officer | 37.5 | $314,594 |
Donna Ray CFO | Officer | 40 | $271,416 |
Mary David Executive VP | 37.5 | $248,530 | |
John Bioff General Counsel | 40 | $237,489 | |
Deborah Trowbridge Headstart Director | 40 | $170,025 | |
William Gemar Controller | 40 | $163,864 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Tumet Industries Llc Construction | 12/30/21 | $9,069,876 |
Asrc Skw Eskimos Inc Construction | 12/30/21 | $4,838,969 |
Mcknight & Associates Inc Engineering | 12/30/21 | $2,079,230 |
Coffman Engineers Inc Engineering | 12/30/21 | $1,071,937 |
Alaska Communications Syst Telecommunication | 12/30/21 | $439,960 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $29,447,141 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,758,905 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,206,046 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $280,326 |
Investment income | $166,859 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,568 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,458 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $213 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $32,064,437 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,741,199 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,479,196 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,031,701 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $800,401 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $14,104,132 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $982,786 |
Other employee benefits | $1,776,806 |
Payroll taxes | $1,120,205 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $43,455 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $98,375 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,181,692 |
Advertising and promotion | $35,423 |
Office expenses | $2,547,651 |
Information technology | $59,854 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,257,034 |
Travel | $477,626 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $128,906 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,048,342 |
Insurance | $154,000 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $32,301,358 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,263,261 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,806,776 |
Accounts receivable, net | $184,826 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $21,177 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $172,567 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,483,245 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,007,320 |
Investments—other securities | $505,282 |
Investments—program-related | $4,052,761 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,361 |
Total assets | $61,502,576 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,643,216 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $30,202,925 |
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 | $644,668 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $317,150 |
Total liabilities | $34,807,959 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,439,945 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $254,672 |
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 | $61,502,576 |
Over the last fiscal year, Kawerak Inc has awarded $2,118,142 in support to 20 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NATIVE VILLAGE OF DIOMEDE PURPOSE: FEDERAL PASS THROUGH | $230,609 |
NATIVE VILLAGE OF GAMBELL PURPOSE: FEDERAL PASS THROUGH | $172,341 |
NATIVE VILLAGE OF ELIM PURPOSE: FEDERAL PASS THROUGH | $158,761 |
STMICHAEL NATIVE VILLAGE PURPOSE: FEDERAL PASS THROUGH | $124,529 |
NATIVE VILLAGE OF COUNCIL PURPOSE: FEDERAL PASS THROUGH | $114,174 |
NATIVE VILLAGE OF WALES PURPOSE: FEDERAL PASS THROUGH | $114,096 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Kawerak Inc has recieved totaling $2,690,004.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: TO PROTECT THE BERING STRAIT REGION'S COASTAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES FROM THE INCREASING IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES. | $516,846 |
Rasmuson Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: SHISHMAREF HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START FACILITY | $450,000 |
Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | | $434,935 |
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: CALEB SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $400,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL AND ASSOCIATED WORK ON FEDERAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT. | $250,000 |
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: CALEB SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $200,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Kawerak Inc Nome, AK | $61,502,576 | $32,064,437 |
Water First International Seattle, WA | $2,744,455 | $2,323,784 |
Fsc I&p Seattle, WA | $1,490,592 | $1,381,330 |
Ikatu Foundation Coupeville, WA | $8,280,121 | $112,583 |
Arches Alaska Homer, AK | $372,766 | $923,380 |
First Alaskans Endowment Fund Anchorage, AK | $19,926,302 | $1,559,797 |
Central Washington Catholic Foundation Yakima, WA | $5,528,844 | $913,088 |
300sl Foundation Fox Island, WA | $175,326 | $622,398 |
For The Kids Foundation Inc Anchorage, AK | $481,450 | $584,045 |
Jewish Day School Supporting Fndn Bellevue, WA | $0 | $0 |
Heed Uganda Edmonds, WA | $177,842 | $412,442 |
Nick And Michele Keller Family Foundation Seattle, WA | $5,488,877 | $413,833 |