Provide legal services to the disadvantaged; improve the administration of justice; and promote other programs approved by the Alaska supreme court for exclusively public purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+23.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$65K
+30.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-13.3% YoY
About Alaska Bar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Alaska Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
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Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,517,474 | $1,232,306 | $317,103 |
| Revenue | $404,788 | $334,130 | $103,287 |
| Expenses | $111,270 | $75,412 | $62,380 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,632 | $3,159 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alaska Legal Services ($41,250), Alaska Institute for Justice ($13,750), Alaska Innocence Project ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Innocence Project Anchorage, AK | Legal services | $10,000 |
| Alaska Institute for Justice Anchorage, AK | Refugee Legal Services | $13,750 |
| Alaska Legal Services Anchorage, AK | Grant for Legal Services | $41,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meghan Tapqaq | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Susan Cox | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Natasha Singh | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joe Donahue | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Mark Melchert | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Jimmy White | President | 2 | — |
| Tammy Kosa | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Danielle Bailey | Ex-Officio | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska Bar Foundation?
Alaska Bar Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alaska Bar Foundation?
As of 2024, Alaska Bar Foundation holds $1.5M in total assets with $405K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $65K in 2024.
Where does Alaska Bar Foundation operate?
Alaska Bar Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska.
What size grants does Alaska Bar Foundation award?
In 2024, Alaska Bar Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $65K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Alaska Bar Foundation's EIN?
Alaska Bar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7221675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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