10 Chefs Inc
10 Chefs Inc is an Anchorage, Alaska public charity that raises funds through a chef-driven fundraising event and distributes net proceeds to selected nonprofit organizations. The organization says it was established in 2018; its 2025 filing describes one event that raised funds for 11 independent charitable organizations.
10 Chefs Inc at a glance
In short: 10 Chefs Inc gave $429K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Alaska. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $428,696
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,972
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,754
- Total assets
- $4,742
- -92.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 10 Chefs Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 110984, Anchorage, AK 99511
Phone: (907) 382-1604
Website: https://10chefsforcauses.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 10 Chefs Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ($51K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 37 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its mission is to benefit Anchorage, Alaska. In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska and 12% to a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is 10 Chefs Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2022) to $489K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $429K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | General support | $51,156 |
| American Cancer Society Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
| Alzheimer Resources of Alaska Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
| AK Afterglow Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
| Food Bank of Alaska Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
| Alaska Police & Fire Chaplains Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Alaska Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
| Alaska Kidney Patients Association Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
| Alaskan Animal Rescue Foundation Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
| Anchorage Firefighters Charitable Foundation Anchorage, AK | General support | $37,754 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,742 | $372,886 | $432,965 | $428,696 | 11 |
| 2024 | $64,821 | $462,147 | $493,108 | $489,336 | 9 |
| 2023 | $95,782 | $408,926 | $411,166 | $408,501 | 10 |
| 2022 | $98,022 | $266,446 | $213,699 | $205,681 | 7 |
| 2021 | $45,275 | $38,450 | $1,191 | — | — |
| 2019 | $9,456 | $299,719 | $295,363 | $251,600 | 10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to benefit the Anchorage community by raising funds for charitable organizations through hospitality. Its event brings together local culinary professionals and nonprofit partners, with net proceeds distributed among selected organizations.
The 2025 recipients included organizations addressing varied community needs. For example, Alaska Kidney Patients Association says it provides education, support, and advocacy to Alaskans affected by chronic kidney disease, dialysis, or kidney transplant; Alaska Police & Fire Chaplains says it assists emergency personnel; and Food Bank of Alaska says it works to eliminate hunger in Alaska by providing food through partner agencies and anti-hunger leadership. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, 10 Chefs Inc reported 11 grants totaling $428,696. Grants ranged from $37,754 to $51,156, with a median of $37,754. The largest grant was $51,156 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in New York for general support. Ten other listed grants were $37,754 each for general support: American Cancer Society, Alzheimer Resources of Alaska, AK Afterglow, Food Bank of Alaska, Alaska Police & Fire Chaplains, Big Brothers Big Sisters Alaska, Alaska Kidney Patients Association, Alaskan Animal Rescue Foundation, Anchorage Firefighters Charitable Foundation, and Volunteers of America Alaska.
The organization’s 2025 filing says recipients were selected by its leadership based on demonstrated community impact and alignment with the organization’s charitable purpose. Its website describes the event’s net proceeds as split equally among selected nonprofit partners. The website lists a 2026 event on October 2 and names ten intended partner organizations; this is an event description, not an application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raquel Edelen as President; Bradley Evans and Nancy Alip as Secretaries; Patrick Hoogerhyde as Treasurer; and Van Hale, Kelly Nichols, Brett Knipmeyer, Nate Bentley, Drew Johnson, and Guy Conley as Directors.
10 Chefs Inc is led by Raquel Edelen, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raquel Edelen
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Knipmeyer
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Conley
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jens Nannestad
Director
Board of Directors → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Nichols
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Van Hale
Director
Board of Directors → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nate Bentley
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Alip
Secretary
Board of Directors → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hoogerhyde
Treasurer
Board of Directors → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Evans
Secretary
President & Vice President → President, 2022
President → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Alex Perez (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jack Goodsell (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Al Levinsohn (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Gillian Brinnand-Nannestad (2019) — President
- Former: Julie Tisdale (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 10 Chefs Inc
How much does 10 Chefs Inc give each year?
10 Chefs Inc gave $429K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $489K across 9 grants.
What is 10 Chefs Inc's typical grant size?
10 Chefs Inc's median grant in 2025 was $37,754, and its average grant was $38,972, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from 10 Chefs Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does 10 Chefs Inc give grants?
10 Chefs Inc gives mostly in Alaska: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (10 grants).
Does 10 Chefs Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of 10 Chefs Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are 10 Chefs Inc's largest grantees?
10 Chefs Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ($51,156), American Cancer Society ($37,754) and Alzheimer Resources of Alaska ($37,754), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is 10 Chefs Inc?
10 Chefs Inc reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $373K.
What does 10 Chefs Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to benefit the Anchorage community by raising funds for charitable organizations through hospitality. Its event brings together local culinary professionals and nonprofit partners, with net proceeds distributed among selected organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 10 Chefs Inc?
10 Chefs Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check 10chefsforcauses.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is 10 Chefs Inc's EIN?
10 Chefs Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4993802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). 10 Chefs Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/10-chefs-inc-morg_3b30539c6a294fb8a1e967d7ff1ea249
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