Alaska Public Interest Research Group
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Alaska Public Interest Research Group at a glance
In short: Alaska Public Interest Research Group gave $262K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $261,647
- -20.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,608
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $46,750
- Total assets
- $570,458
- -15.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alaska Public Interest Research Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Co-op Leadership Academy ($62K). Together the top 6 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alaska Public Interest Research Group gives
- Giving grew 394% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $330K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Co-op Leadership Academy Grand Junction, CO | — | $61,647 |
| Fairbanks Climate Action Fairbanks, AK | Program Support | $61,250 |
| Susitna River Coalition Talkeetna, AK | Program Support | $48,250 |
| Cook Inlet Keeper Homer, AK | Program Support | $45,250 |
| Alaska Center Education Fund Anchorage, AK | Program Support | $36,250 |
| The Alaska Center Anchorage, AK | Program Support | $9,000 |
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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 | $570,458 | $1,774,545 | $1,853,736 | $261,647 | 6 | $213 |
| 2024 | $672,092 | $1,787,567 | $1,732,651 | $330,000 | 7 | $221 |
| 2023 | $628,042 | $1,172,009 | $1,192,270 | $125,000 | 6 | $32 |
| 2022 | $633,052 | $1,361,331 | $951,790 | $53,000 | 4 | $18 |
| 2021 | $232,462 | $440,801 | $346,683 | $11,502 | 1 | — |
About Alaska Public Interest Research Group
Based on IRS filings
Alaska Public Interest Research Group is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $570K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $262K. Net investment income was $213.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alaska Public Interest Research Group is led by Veri di Suvero, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Veri di Suvero
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$69K (2021) → $82K (2025)
Erin Willahan
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Julia Hnilicka
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$32K (2025)
Lois Epstein
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Scout
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faith Itta
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Koteff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Slomski-Pritz
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Kronick
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Ron Meehan (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Clay Venetis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nelta Edwards (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Will Kronick (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Faith Tyson (2023) — Director
- Former: June Okaka (2023) — Director
- Former: Walkie Charles (2023) — Director
- Former: Genevieve Mina (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Miguel Rohrbacher (2022) — Director
- Former: John Kennish (2021) — Director
- Former: Margaret Wilcox (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $82K, to Veri di Suvero (Executive Dir.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alaska Public Interest Research Group
How much does Alaska Public Interest Research Group give each year?
Alaska Public Interest Research Group gave $262K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $330K across 7 grants.
What is Alaska Public Interest Research Group's typical grant size?
Alaska Public Interest Research Group's median grant in 2025 was $46,750, and its average grant was $43,608, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Alaska Public Interest Research Group give grants?
Alaska Public Interest Research Group gives mostly in Alaska: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (2 grants).
Does Alaska Public Interest Research Group give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Alaska Public Interest Research Group's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are Alaska Public Interest Research Group's largest grantees?
Alaska Public Interest Research Group's largest 2025 grantees include Co-op Leadership Academy ($61,647), Fairbanks Climate Action ($61,250) and Susitna River Coalition ($48,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alaska Public Interest Research Group?
Alaska Public Interest Research Group reported $570K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Alaska Public Interest Research Group?
Alaska Public Interest Research Group is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Anchorage, AK. It holds $570K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Alaska Public Interest Research Group's EIN?
Alaska Public Interest Research Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0047627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
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