Alaska Development Corporation
Promote sound and sustainable economic growth and diversification within the State of Alaska by providing information, education, and programs of assistance for businesses, agencies, law makers, and the public; and any and all types of activities not prohibited by laws which shall promote and foster economic growth.
Alaska Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Alaska Development Corporation gave $235K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $235K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,214
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $235,214
- Median grant
- $235,214
- Total assets
- $230,802
- -33.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alaska Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Juneau Economic Dev Council ($235K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Juneau Economic Dev Council Juneau, AK | Youth programs and flood work | $235,214 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $230,802 | $437,642 | $567,770 | $235,214 | 1 | $13,473 |
| 2024 | $349,318 | $115,377 | $91,429 | — | — | $15,606 |
| 2023 | $325,369 | $121,141 | $8,976 | — | — | $3,832 |
| 2022 | $223,782 | $216,932 | $163,394 | — | — | $159 |
| 2021 | $175,414 | $282,786 | $189,107 | — | — | $130 |
| 2020 | $85,836 | $205,923 | $152,199 | — | — | $1,334 |
| 2019 | $356,629 | $231,049 | $225,927 | — | — | $181 |
About Alaska Development Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Alaska Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Juneau, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $231K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $235K. Net investment income was $13K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alaska Development Corporation is led by Brian Holst, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Holst
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garrett Choenberger
Chairman
Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Weldon
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Kotlarov
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Weitz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kleinhenx
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trenton English
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Schur
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aparna DileepNageswaran Palmer
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Melissa Kookesh (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Guevarra (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Aaron Morrison (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jake Carpenter (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Carey (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ray Paddock III (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Alec Mesdag (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Brandon Cullum (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lauren Macvay (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Rick Caulfield (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Chris Dimond (2020) — Director
- Former: Keith Comstock (2019) — Director
- Former: Mitch Jackson (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 Alaska Development Corporation
How much does Alaska Development Corporation give each year?
Alaska Development Corporation gave $235K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Alaska Development Corporation?
Alaska Development Corporation reported $231K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $438K.
What is Alaska Development Corporation?
Alaska Development Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Juneau, AK. It holds $231K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Alaska Development Corporation operate?
Alaska Development Corporation has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Alaska Development Corporation's EIN?
Alaska Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2374498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work Alaska Development Corporation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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