Alaskan Leader Foundation
Alaskan Leader Foundation was a private foundation based in Lynden, Washington. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation was dissolved on December 27, 2021, by agreement of its board. The filing reports no remaining assets; the foundation appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Alaskan Leader Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $14,923
- -70.2% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $31,336
- Expenses (2021)
- $31,336
- -15.5% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alaskan Leader Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Lindsey Thummel
Mailing address: 4215 21St Ave W Ste 200, Seattle, WA 98199
Phone: (206) 965-1881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alaskan Leader Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The final filing specified benefits for the Alaska Native area and restricted awards to Alaska Native villages, groups, or individuals.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Alaskan Leader Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 19 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Francis Shelter Kodiak, AK | Provide Housing, Food, Supplies to Homeless Individuals | $7,000 |
| The Salvation Army Kodiak, AK | Assistance to Kodiak Residents During Covid-19 Pandemic | $5,000 |
| Aleknagik Traditional Council Aleknagik, AK | New Furniture and Sewing Supplies | $3,000 |
| Dillingham Senior Center Dillingham, AK | New Furniture | $2,000 |
| Holy Rosary Church Dillingham, AK | Assist Community with Covid-19 Issues | $2,000 |
| Kodiak Christian School Kodiak, AK | For Accelerated Reader/Starr Reading Programs | $2,000 |
| Native Village of Port Heiden Port Heiden, AK | Stipend for Interviewed Elders Regarding History | $2,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School Kodiak, AK | New Equipment | $2,000 |
| St Seraphim of Sarov Dillingham, AK | Assist Community with Covid-19 Issues | $2,000 |
| United Tribes of Bristol Bay Dillingham, AK | Refrigerator for Headquarters | $1,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $14,923 | $31,336 | — | — | $31,336 | $858 |
| 2020 | $16,623 | $50,000 | $37,100 | $37,100 | 19 | — | $766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alaskan Leader Foundation reported a distributable amount of $858 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 19 grants totaling $37,100 in 2020. Its 2021 filing reported no grants. The available information does not identify individual grantees or grant amounts.
The 2021 filing stated that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed Alaska Native villages, groups, or individuals as award restrictions. The filing’s application instructions were to contact Lindsey Thummel with a written application stating the benefits for the Alaska Native area and the proposed use of funds. These instructions are from the foundation’s final filing and are not presented as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Robert Wurm as president, Richard Thummel as vice president, and Lindsey Thummel as secretary.
Alaskan Leader Foundation is led by Robert Wurm, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert Wurm
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Thummel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Thummel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Alaskan Leader Foundation
How do I apply for a grant from Alaskan Leader Foundation?
Alaskan Leader Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Alaskan Leader Foundation make grants?
The final filing specified benefits for the Alaska Native area and restricted awards to Alaska Native villages, groups, or individuals.
How much is Alaskan Leader Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Alaskan Leader Foundation reported a distributable amount of $858 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alaskan Leader Foundation's EIN?
Alaskan Leader Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0173867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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