Alaska Community Action on Toxics
We believe everyone has a right to clean air, clean water, and toxic-free food. Driven by a core belief in environmental justice, acat empowers communities to eliminate exposure to toxics through collaborative research, shared science, education, organizing, and advocacy.
Alaska Community Action on Toxics at a glance
In short: Alaska Community Action on Toxics gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $76,976
- +91.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $38,488
- Median grant
- $38,488
- Total assets
- $3,175,863
- +153.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alaska Community Action on Toxics funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was State University of New York ($41K). Together the top 2 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alaska Community Action on Toxics gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $378K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $77K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State University of New York New York, NY | Research on Pollutant Effects | $40,628 |
| Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | Research on Pollutant Effects | $36,348 |
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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 | $3,175,863 | $4,130,367 | $2,187,348 | $76,976 | 2 | $3,967 |
| 2023 | $1,255,039 | $1,922,081 | $1,468,641 | $40,246 | Total only | $2,008 |
| 2022 | $754,172 | $1,671,478 | $1,345,742 | $77,648 | 5 | $332 |
| 2021 | $429,333 | $1,471,334 | $1,351,873 | $311,363 | 4 | $145 |
| 2020 | $389,131 | $1,193,850 | $1,327,292 | $377,976 | 4 | $65 |
| 2018 | $708,506 | $1,482,441 | $1,191,093 | $152,398 | 2 | $84 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Alaska Community Action on Toxics
Based on IRS filings
Alaska Community Action on Toxics is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alaska Community Action on Toxics is led by Pamela K. Miller, Executive Director on every filing since 2018; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pamela K. Miller
Executive Director
On filings since 2018
55 hrs/week
$75K (2018) → $113K (2024)
Christine Celantano
Chairman
Treasurer → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Kohler
Chairman
Vice President → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2018
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Penayah
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosalie Kalistook
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Englishoe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Swift
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Violet Yeaton
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jasmine Jemewouk (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Birgit Lenger (2018) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 $113K, to Pamela K Miller (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Alaska Community Action on Toxics
How much does Alaska Community Action on Toxics give each year?
Alaska Community Action on Toxics gave $77K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $40K in grants paid.
How large is Alaska Community Action on Toxics?
Alaska Community Action on Toxics reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Alaska Community Action on Toxics?
Alaska Community Action on Toxics is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Anchorage, AK. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Alaska Community Action on Toxics operate?
Alaska Community Action on Toxics has awarded grants in Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, New York, Oregon.
What is Alaska Community Action on Toxics's EIN?
Alaska Community Action on Toxics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0177082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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