The Alaska Center
- Assets
- $805.0k
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 71
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 92-0090065
Organization Overview
The Alaska Center is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Alaska Center employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaska Center is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Alaska Center generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 32.5% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN ALASKA THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THROUGH ADVOCACY IN THE STATE AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROTECTING ALASKA'S UNIQUE NATURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. WE EDUCATE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ABOUT COMPLEX, FAST-PACED LAWMAKING, WE DISSEMINATE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION VIA WEBSITE, E-MAIL, PHONE, SURFACE MAIL, AND INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS.
CANVASS - MOBILIZE AND INSPIRE ALASKANS TO TAKE ACTION ON VARIOUS CONSERVATION ISSUES USING DOOR AND PHONE CANVASSING ACTIVITIES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Polly Carr Executive Dir. | Officer | 21 | $61,002 |
Karlin Itchoak Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Rue Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gavin Dixon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Griffin Plush Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Klein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,401,331 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $324,634 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,725,965 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $254,660 |
| Investment income | $151 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $31,193 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,011,969 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,770 |
| 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. | $61,002 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,956 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $953,541 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $160,587 |
| Payroll taxes | $77,159 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $51,766 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,810 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $115,249 |
| Advertising and promotion | $108,642 |
| Office expenses | $41,089 |
| Information technology | $52,397 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $61,725 |
| Travel | $14,971 |
| 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 | $1,709 |
| Insurance | $3,226 |
| All other expenses | -$22,182 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,815,112 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $614,473 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,131 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $105,725 |
| 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 | $1,844 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,843 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $805,016 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,854 |
| 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 | $123,854 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $681,162 |
| 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 | $805,016 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that The Alaska Center has recieved totaling $1,538,144.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Alaska Center Education Fund Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: Contribution | $1,218,831 |
American Center Washington, DC PURPOSE: VOTER OUTREACH | $87,313 |
League Of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ADVOCACY | $72,000 |
Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: PRIMARY PURPOSE | $50,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: PRIMARY PURPOSE | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Washington Environmental Council Seattle, WA | $7,754,519 | $4,435,837 |
The Alaska Center Education Fund Anchorage, AK | $1,662,766 | $2,979,648 |
Conservation Nw Seattle, WA | $2,082,344 | $3,166,393 |
Toxic-Free Future Seattle, WA | $3,191,679 | $2,569,649 |
The Alaska Center Anchorage, AK | $805,016 | $2,011,969 |
Trustees For Alaska Anchorage, AK | $949,958 | $1,701,174 |
Sustainable Seattle Seattle, WA | $451,853 | $1,322,770 |
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance Seattle, WA | $1,372,330 | $1,231,429 |
Nw Energy Coalition Seattle, WA | $1,528,694 | $1,481,922 |
Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council Kenai, AK | $1,936,708 | $1,485,009 |
Futurewise Seattle, WA | $548,618 | $1,305,577 |
Got Green Seattle, WA | $1,713,753 | $1,345,360 |