Alaska Children’s Trust is a public charity based in Anchorage, Alaska, formed in 1988. It supports efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect, including community-based programs intended to strengthen families, protect children, and develop healthy communities across Alaska.
Key facts about Alaska Children's Trust
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 filing.
- EIN
- 91-1765129
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,837,533
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- Average grant
- $54,045
- Median grant
- $17,075
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (20 of 34, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,588,520
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Review the eligibility requirements and guidelines for the specific grant, then use ACT’s application portal to access available applications. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The Alaska Native Culture Grant listing gives a deadline of April 3, 2027.
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+34.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+310.8% YoY
Grant Count
34
+61.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+153.7% YoY
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 (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 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: helping children, families, and communities build the knowledge, skills, support, and resources to prevent abuse and neglect before it occurs.
ACT awards grants to organizations in Alaska working on child-abuse prevention and child and family well-being. Its programs include community prevention grants, Alaska Native cultural activities for youth, and support for advocacy and conferences. Its website also describes work in early childhood, trauma-informed care, and child sexual abuse prevention.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Alaska Center Education Fund says it educates and engages Alaskans to support clean air and water and build healthy, resilient communities. Alaska Humanities Forum says it connects Alaskans through stories, ideas, and experiences that strengthen communities. Keys to Life describes its work as empowering an inclusive community through arts and cross-cultural experiences. Choosing Our Roots says it works to ensure queer Alaskan youth and young adults have access to safe homes, supportive communities, and opportunities to thrive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, ACT reported 34 grants totaling $1,837,533. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $155,200, with a median of $17,075. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska.
Review Cycle
The Alaska Native Culture Grant listing gives a deadline of April 3, 2027.
Invitation Only
that begins with reviewing the eligibility requirements and guidelines for the specific grant, then creating or using an account to access available applications. The Tier 2 Innovation Grants listing says full proposals are accepted by invitation only; interested organizations must submit a letter of inquiry.
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
Rolling / Open
Alaska Children's Trust Alaska Native Culture Grant
Alaska Children's Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Alaska Children's Trust Community Prevention Grants
Alaska Children's Trust
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ACT describes its grantmaking as supporting organizations and communities across Alaska. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to Alaska recipients. The Alaska Native Culture Grant is listed as statewide.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 34 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $447K (2023) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grant Insights
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
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 113 (83%).
Giving History
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 Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $101,494 |
| Alaska Black Caucus Anchorage, AK | Prevent Can | $100,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,588,520 | $4,741,657 | $4,715,114 | $1,837,533 (34 grants) |
| 2023 | $1,179,912 | $2,804,572 | $2,917,650 | $447,327 (21 grants) |
| 2022 | $1,470,152 | $2,841,808 | $2,944,875 | $540,695 (29 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,588,520 | $1,179,912 | $1,470,152 |
| Revenue | $4,741,657 | $2,804,572 | $2,841,808 |
| Expenses | $4,715,114 | $2,917,650 | $2,944,875 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $36 | $58 | $48 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Trevor Storrs as President/CE; Sharon Samuels as VP of Ops &; Thomas Azzarella as Executive Directo; and Jennifer Griffis as VP Policy/Ad. It also lists Susan Anderson as Chair, Margo Bellamy as Vice-Chair, Greg Deal as Treasurer, Lael Oldmixon as Secretary, and Michael Hanley and Tlisa Northcutt as members.
Alaska Children's Trust is led by Trevor Storrs, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Trevor Storrs
President
On filings since 2020
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 2020
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 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Luis Martinez
Member
On filings since 2020
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
Tlisa Northcutt
Member
Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Baim
Member
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 (13)
- Former: Michael Hanley (2020–2024) — Member · Filing note: Thru 824
- Former: Joy Neyhart (2020–2023) — 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 (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Gregory Deal (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Ramona Reeves (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Montean Jackson (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Deborah Bitney (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Marcus Wilson (2020) — Member
- Former: Mary Sattler Peltola (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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.
Contact
Mailing address: 6591 A St Ste 110, Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 248-7676
Website: https://alaskachildrenstrust.org
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 filing. 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 filing. 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 filing 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 filing 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 filing. 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does Alaska Children's Trust fund?
The organization’s 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 ACT’s application portal to access available applications. 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 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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