Alaska Village Initiatives
Alaska Village Initiatives AVI, a self-supporting corporation organized in 1968 by and for rural Alaskans, promotes the economic well-being of rural Alaskans through economic development, assistance, networking, advocacy, and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+52.4% YoY
Revenue
$1.4M
-16.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$145
-29.6% YoY
Expenses
$1.7M
+2.2% YoY
About Alaska Village Initiatives
Based on IRS filings
Alaska Village Initiatives is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $145.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,335,635 | $1,532,146 | $1,146,220 |
| Revenue | $1,416,684 | $1,695,848 | $1,101,847 |
| Expenses | $1,711,073 | $1,674,491 | $1,005,677 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $145 | $206 | $299 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Parker | CEO | 40 | $121,733 |
| Lazaro George Quinto | Vice President | 25 | $40,433 |
| Myron Naneng | Chairman | 1.5 | $788 |
| Robert Stephan Sr | Vice President | 1.5 | $600 |
| Karen Linnell | Director | 1.5 | $500 |
| Alfred Tellman | Director | 1.5 | $400 |
| Shirley Ann Smelcer | Director | 1.5 | $400 |
| Wassillie Gust Sr | Secretary | 3 | $300 |
| Jimmy Coopchiak | Director | 1.5 | $300 |
| Kenneth Allen White | Director | 1.5 | $300 |
| Joseph Ahmaogak | Treasurer | 1.5 | $200 |
| Andrew Miller Jr | Director | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska Village Initiatives?
Alaska Village Initiatives is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alaska Village Initiatives?
As of 2024, Alaska Village Initiatives holds $2.3M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Alaska Village Initiatives operate?
Alaska Village Initiatives has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Alaska Village Initiatives's EIN?
Alaska Village Initiatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0036144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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