Alaska Humanities Forum
The Alaska Humanities Forum is a public charity based in Anchorage, Alaska. It supports humanities and education programming and funds projects intended to connect Alaskans through stories, ideas, and community conversations. Its website describes it as a non-profit, non-partisan organization and one of 56 state and territorial humanities councils supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Alaska Humanities Forum at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,009,914
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,511,989
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $502
- +47.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,313,302
- -12.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alaska Humanities Forum
- How to Apply
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Stories and Dialogues Grants are offered through annual application cycles. The Forum’s website says no grant cycles are currently open, and Kindling Conversation stipends are paused.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 deadlines of June 1 for Dialogues Grants and August 1 for Stories Grants have passed.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 deadlines of June 1 for Dialogues Grants and August 1 for Stories Grants have passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 421 W 1St Ave Suite 220, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 770-8400
Website: https://akhf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Alaska Humanities Forum
Alaska Humanities Forum Kindling Conversation Stipends
Alaska Humanities Forum
Amount
$250
Deadline
Rolling
Alaska Humanities Forum: Stories Grants
Alaska Humanities Forum
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Kindling Conversation Stipends
Alaska Humanities Forum
Amount
$250
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Alaska Humanities Forum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Forum’s grant programs are statewide, with eligible applicants and projects across Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Alaska Humanities Forum gives
- Giving fell 84% 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 $50K (2023) to $489K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chugach Regional Resources Commission Anchorage, AK | Stories Grants | $10,000 |
| Data for Indigenous Justice Anchorage, AK | Stories Grants | $10,000 |
| Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Ketchikan, AK | Stories Grants | $10,000 |
| Keys to Life Anchorage, AK | Stories Grants | $10,000 |
| Kokhanok Village Council Kokhanok, AK | Stories Grants | $10,000 |
| Ktoo Public Media Juneau, AK | Stories Grants | $10,000 |
| Native Village of Shaktoolik Shaktoolik, AK | Stories Grants | $10,000 |
| Out North Anchorage, AK | Stories Grants | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,009,914 | $2,511,989 | $2,313,302 | — | — | $502 |
| 2024 | $1,862,463 | $2,634,961 | $2,648,735 | $80,000 | 8 | $341 |
| 2023 | $2,024,025 | $2,826,160 | $2,835,921 | $50,000 | 5 | $346 |
| 2022 | $1,779,857 | $3,374,906 | $3,215,736 | $75,500 | 7 | $-2,751 |
| 2021 | $1,435,904 | $3,701,429 | $3,479,387 | $489,000 | 50 | $6,863 |
| 2020 | $1,286,460 | $2,615,174 | $3,021,449 | $440,531 | 70 | $7,506 |
| 2018 | $1,816,404 | $2,924,178 | $3,325,860 | $70,847 | 7 | $11,512 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Forum’s mission is to connect Alaskans through stories, ideas, and experiences that inspire understanding and strengthen communities. Its grant programs support projects that amplify underrecognized stories and public programming that brings people together to learn from one another.
Its 2024 filing describes humanities programming including community conversations, a leadership program, Alaskan history, and the annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities. It also describes education programming for youth and educators, including post-secondary preparation, culturally responsive teaching trainings, regional cultural inductions, and youth leadership programming.
Examples of 2024 grantees include Keys To Life, whose mission is to strengthen an inclusive community through arts and cross-cultural experiences; Data for Indigenous Justice, whose vision is for its people to live in safety while thriving; and the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition, which aims to improve residents’ quality of life through collaboration. Other listed recipients include Chugach Regional Resources Commission, established to advocate for natural-resource management consistent with Chugach Native cultural traditions, and KTOO Public Media, which serves the Juneau community with public radio and television.
Grantmaking
The Forum’s Strengthening Communities Grants Program includes Stories Grants and Dialogues Grants for organizations, and Kindling Conversation stipends for individuals and organizations. Stories Grants provide $10,000 per organization for projects that build a more inclusive account of Alaska’s past and present by amplifying underrecognized or excluded stories. Dialogues Grants provide up to $5,000 for public programming that brings people together to learn from one another and deepen understanding of topics important to Alaskans. Kindling Conversation offers noncompetitive $250 stipends for short community conversations, but the program is currently on pause.
The Forum’s 2024 filing reports eight grants totaling $80,000; its 2023 filing reports five grants totaling $50,000. Five named 2024 recipients each received $10,000: Keys To Life, Data for Indigenous Justice, Ketchikan Wellness Coalition, Chugach Regional Resources Commission, and KTOO Public Media.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kameron H. Perez-Verdia as President/CEO, Margaret N. Carr as VP of Programs, and Ryan Ossenkop as COO. Listed board officers are Ben Mallott, Chair; Renee Wardlaw, Vice Chair; and Jeffrey Siemers, Treasurer. The filing also lists Robert Sam, Carmell Engebretson, Charleen Fisher, and Cordelia Qignaaq Kellie as board members.
Alaska Humanities Forum is led by Kameron H. Perez-Verdia, President on every filing since 2018; 3 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kameron H. Perez-Verdia
President
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$134K (2018) → $189K (2025)
Ben Mallott
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Ossenkop
COO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$90K (2024) → $97K (2025)
Margaret N. Carr
Vice President of Program
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Cordelia Qignaaq Kellie
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine Stafford-Jabaay
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Williams
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charleen Fisher
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Farnham
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Wardlaw
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayson Owens
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Siemers
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmell Engebretson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dionne Brady-Howard
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Parker
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Angaiak
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles Baker
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Sam
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Itzel Zagal
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Palmatier
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mere Suaava
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Thomas
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Qacung Blanchett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Copley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yatibaey Evans
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Stephen Qacung Blanchett (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carrie Shephard (2022–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 924
- Former: Rachael Ball (2022–2024) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru 924
- Former: Kitty Farnham (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Teresa Jacobsson (2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 924
- Former: Judith Owens-Manley (2018–2023) — Chair
- Former: Peter Metcalfe (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Thea Agnew Bemben (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kristina Bellamy Mason (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Keneggnarkaayaagaq Edenshaw (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Don Rearden (2020–2022) — Member at La
- Former: Laci Michaud (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Aminata Taylor (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeffery Siemers (2021–2022) — Member at La
- Former: Kenegganarkayaagaq Emily Edenshaw (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Francisco Miranda (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Hanley (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Botelho (2018–2021) — Member at La
- Former: Mead Treadwell (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Moira K. Smith (2018–2021) — Chair
- Former: Sheri Skelton (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ted Leonard (2018–2021) — CFO
- Former: April Albeza (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sharon Thompson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Aldona Jonaitis (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Tarr (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Chellie Skoog (2018) — Board Vice C
- Former: Clayton W. Bourne (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Qaulluq Cravalho (2018) — Board Chair
- Former: Ernestine Hayes (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Gerry Briscoe (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Lenora Lolly Carpluk (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Chmielewski (2018) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Pauline Morris (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Raimundo Martinez (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Henrikson (2018) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $189K, to Kameron H Perez-Verdia (President/Ce). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alaska Humanities Forum
How large is Alaska Humanities Forum?
Alaska Humanities Forum reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Alaska Humanities Forum fund?
The Forum’s mission is to connect Alaskans through stories, ideas, and experiences that inspire understanding and strengthen communities. Its grant programs support projects that amplify underrecognized stories and public programming that brings people together to learn from one another. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alaska Humanities Forum?
Stories and Dialogues Grants are offered through annual application cycles. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Alaska Humanities Forum make grants?
The Forum’s grant programs are statewide, with eligible applicants and projects across Alaska.
What is Alaska Humanities Forum's EIN?
Alaska Humanities Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0042123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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