Alaska Conservation Foundation is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 1977. 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 Conservation Foundation employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaska Conservation Foundation 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 Conservation Foundation generated $4.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Alaska Conservation Foundation has awarded 319 individual grants totaling $12,695,533. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTS ALASKA'S UNIQUE LANDSCAPES AND WAYS OF LIFE BY SUPPORTING CONSERVATION LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COLLECTIVE CONSERVATION: AS A PROACTIVE COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE, ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION HELPS COORDINATE A NETWORK OF STATEWIDE CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION EFFORTS THROUGH THE NORTHERN LATITUDES PARTNERSHIPS. THESE PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE FEDERAL, STATE, TRIBAL, CORPORATE, AND OTHER REGIONAL PLAYERS THAT DEVELOP COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AND INDIGENOUS-LED SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES BROUGHT ABOUT BY OUR CHANGING CLIMATE.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS.
ALASKA DEFENSE FUND: ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY EFFORTS ACROSS ALASKA THAT AIM TO PROTECT ALASKA'S PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS, WILDLIFE, AND THE DIVERSE CULTURES THEY SUSTAIN THROUGH OUR RAPID RESPONSE, TRAVEL FUND, AND GENERAL OPERATING GRANT PROGRAMS.
MOVEMENT BUILDING: TO BE EFFECTIVE, GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATIVE CONSERVATION NEED A STRONG MOVEMENT, WHICH ALASKA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION STRIVES TO MAKE STRONGER BY PROVIDING ORGANIZATIONS AND YOUTH FROM AROUND THE STATE WITH TRAININGS, FACILITATED MEETINGS, INTERNSHIPS, AND KEY FUNDING THROUGH STRATEGIC GRANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Barber Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $140,710 |
Rachael Posey During Year Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Rosa Meehan Current Chair Alaska Vice | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Anne Donaghy National Vic | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Nan Elliot Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nancy Bird Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,656,090 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,995,577 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $77,355 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,651,667 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,510 |
Investment income | $228,441 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $325,772 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,208,390 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,603,557 |
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. | $357,873 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $231,953 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,102,651 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $80,295 |
Other employee benefits | $198,902 |
Payroll taxes | $119,014 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $375 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $86,453 |
Fees for services: Other | $313,057 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,411 |
Office expenses | $62,330 |
Information technology | $59,970 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $73,044 |
Travel | $214,561 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,768 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,429 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,489,326 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,745 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $746,480 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $603,651 |
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 | $8,769 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,054,931 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $262,342 |
Total assets | $14,723,918 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,950 |
Grants payable | $467,811 |
Deferred revenue | $6,831 |
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 | $246,969 |
Total liabilities | $847,561 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,898,649 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,977,708 |
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 | $14,723,918 |
Over the last fiscal year, Alaska Conservation Foundation has awarded $1,571,761 in support to 42 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AHTNA INTERTRIBAL RESOURCECOMMISSION PURPOSE: COLLECTIVE CONSERV. | $108,175 |
ALASKA CENTER EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: INTERSHIP, OPS | $36,197 |
ALASKA CENTER PURPOSE: ENDOWMENT | $21,079 |
ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION ON TOXICS PURPOSE: MOVEMENT BUILDING | $21,000 |
ALASKA LONGLINE FISHERMEN'SASSOCIATION PURPOSE: ALASKA DEFENSE FUND | $16,000 |
ALASKA MARINE CONSERVATIONCOUNCIL PURPOSE: MOVEMENT BUILDING | $16,000 |