Alaska Children's Trust
Alaska Children’s Trust is a public charity based in Anchorage, Alaska, that works statewide to prevent child abuse and neglect. It supports community-based programs and organizations working to strengthen families, protect children, and promote healthy communities.
Alaska Children's Trust at a glance
In short: Alaska Children's Trust gave $1.8M across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Alaska. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,837,533
- +310.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +61.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,045
- +153.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,075
- Total assets
- $1,588,520
- +34.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (20 of 34, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alaska Children's Trust
- How to Apply
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Review the eligibility requirements and guidelines for the specific grant, then use the application portal. Applicants create an account or log in, select an available grant from the application status page, and complete its application, following the instructions and any character and file-size limits.
- Review Cycle
- The Alaska Native Culture Grant lists a deadline of April 3, 2027.
- Deadline
- The Alaska Native Culture Grant lists a deadline of April 3, 2027.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6591 A St Ste 110, Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 248-7676
Website: https://alaskachildrenstrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from Alaska Children's Trust
Advocacy for Children, Youth, and Families Grant
Alaska Children's Trust
Amount
Up to US $3,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Alaska Children's Trust Alaska Native Culture Grant
Alaska Children's Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Alaska Children's Trust Community Prevention Grants
Alaska Children's Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Alaska Children's Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Alaska Center Education Fund ($155K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 150 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its grantmaking as supporting communities across Alaska. All grant dollars listed for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alaska Children's Trust open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 34 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $447K (2023) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Alaska Center Education Fund Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $155,200 |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Progr Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $150,000 |
| Alaska Humanities Forum Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $146,201 |
| Keys to Life Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $125,000 |
| Kids Corp Inc Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $120,061 |
| Polynesian Association of AK Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $118,700 |
| Tanaina Child Development Center Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $115,140 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $109,824 |
| Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center Inc Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $101,494 |
| Alaska Black Caucus Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,588,520 | $4,741,657 | $4,715,114 | $1,837,533 | 34 | $36 |
| 2023 | $1,179,912 | $2,804,572 | $2,917,650 | $447,327 | 21 | $58 |
| 2022 | $1,470,152 | $2,841,808 | $2,944,875 | $540,695 | 29 | $48 |
| 2021 | $1,167,729 | $2,449,654 | $2,111,246 | $460,903 | 29 | $60 |
| 2020 | $473,556 | $2,212,853 | $2,411,355 | $649,580 | 37 | $99 |
| 2019 | $640,944 | $2,268,407 | $2,216,033 | $449,646 | 28 | $527 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to improve the status of children in Alaska by preventing child abuse and neglect. Its website describes a focus on primary, upstream prevention, including family support and strengthening, community-focused interventions, and advocacy for policy and systems changes. Its grants support organizations in Alaska working toward child abuse and neglect prevention and children’s and families’ well-being.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving support. Kids’ Corps Inc. says it provides early education and parent engagement services for economically at-risk children from birth to age five. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska describes its work as supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships between youth experiencing adversity and adult mentors. The Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center says it provides comprehensive care to low-income, underinsured, and uninsured people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Alaska Children’s Trust made 34 grants totaling $1,837,533. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $155,200, with a median of $17,075. The filing lists “PREVENT CAN” as the purpose for the largest grants.
Among the largest recipients were The Alaska Center Education Fund ($155,200), Rural Alaska Community Action Program ($150,000), Alaska Humanities Forum ($146,201), Keys to Life ($125,000), Kids’ Corps Inc. ($120,061), and Polynesian Association of Alaska ($118,700). The Alaska Center Education Fund describes its mission as educating and engaging Alaskans to support clean air and water and build healthy, resilient communities; Rural Alaska Community Action Program describes its mission as empowering low-income Alaskans through advocacy, education, affordable housing, and direct services.
The organization’s website lists grants that vary by year, including Alaska Native Culture Grants, Child Abuse Prevention Month grants, advocacy mini grants, conference sponsorships, and Community Prevention grants. Tier 1 Community Prevention Grants support work such as early childhood initiatives, parenting classes, staff training, and community prevention programs. The Alaska Native Culture Grant supports cultural activities for Alaska Native youth, including traditional arts and crafts, subsistence activities, and Native language learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Trevor Storrs as President/CEO; Sharon Samuels as VP of Operations; Thomas Azzarella as Executive Director; and Jennifer Griffis as VP of Policy/Advocacy. Directors listed include Susan Anderson, Chair; Margo Bellamy, Vice-Chair; Greg Deal, Treasurer; Lael Oldmixon, Secretary; and Michael Hanley and Tlisa Northcutt, Members.
Alaska Children's Trust is led by Trevor Storrs, President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Trevor Storrs
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$156K (2024)
Thomas Azzarella
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Susan Anderson
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Griffis
Vice President Policy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Sharon Samuels
Vice President of Ops
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Ivy Spohnholz
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Luis Martinez
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tlisa Northcutt
Member
Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Baim
Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Bellamy
Vice Chair
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Gubatayao
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Deal
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Ullrich
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lael Oldmixon
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Rieger
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Michael Hanley (2019–2024) — Member · Filing note: Thru 824
- Former: Joy Neyhart (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Reginald Joule (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Suzanne Carte-Cocroft (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Joel Isaak (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Rc Woodson (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Carley Lawrence (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Gregory Deal (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Ramona Reeves (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Montean Jackson (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Deborah Bitney (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Marcus Wilson (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Mary Sattler Peltola (2020) — Member
- Former: Crystal Manning-Mitchell (2019) — Member
- Former: Elsie Boudreau (2019) — Member
- Former: Julie Woodworth (2019) — Member
- Former: Melanie Bahnke (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $156K, to Trevor Storrs (President/Ce). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alaska Children's Trust
How much does Alaska Children's Trust give each year?
Alaska Children's Trust gave $1.8M across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $447K across 21 grants.
What is Alaska Children's Trust's typical grant size?
Alaska Children's Trust's median grant in 2024 was $17,075, and its average grant was $54,045, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alaska Children's Trust that year got $55K on average.
Where does Alaska Children's Trust give grants?
Alaska Children's Trust gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (19 grants), Juneau, AK (4 grants), Palmer, AK (2 grants) and Fairbanks, AK (2 grants).
Does Alaska Children's Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Alaska Children's Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Prevent Can" (34 grants).
Who are Alaska Children's Trust's largest grantees?
Alaska Children's Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Alaska Center Education Fund ($155,200), Rural Alaska Community Action Progr ($150,000) and Alaska Humanities Forum ($146,201), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alaska Children's Trust?
Alaska Children's Trust reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does Alaska Children's Trust fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to improve the status of children in Alaska by preventing child abuse and neglect. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alaska Children's Trust?
Review the eligibility requirements and guidelines for the specific grant, then use the application portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alaska Children's Trust's EIN?
Alaska Children's Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1765129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Alaska Children's Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alaska-children-s-trust-morg_7eb03240d5034f1c9ecb06943607821e
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