Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $412K.
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation at a glance
In short: Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation gave $412K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $412,400
- +587.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,550
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $35,033
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alaska Federation of Natives ($250K). Together the top 8 received $412K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 19 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1275% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $412K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Federation of Natives Anchorage, AK | Voter education | $250,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy New York, NY | Voter education | $40,000 |
| Calista Corporation Anchorage, AK | Voter education | $35,900 |
| Veterans for All Voters Saint Louis, MO | Voter education | $30,000 |
| Citc Anchorage, AK | Voter education | $30,000 |
| Akpirg Anchorage, AK | Voter education | $10,000 |
| Sol de Medianoche Anchorage, AK | Voter education | $9,000 |
| Tanana Chiefs Conference Fairbanks, AK | Voter education | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,033 | $861,182 | $882,395 | $412,400 | 8 | $882,395 | $8,677 |
| 2023 | $53,746 | $532,900 | $657,766 | $60,000 | 1 | $657,766 | $10,772 |
| 2022 | $178,612 | $1,980,884 | $1,802,777 | $302,850 | 9 | $1,802,777 | $13,161 |
| 2021 | $505 | $30,580 | $30,075 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $90 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation is led by Juli Lucky, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juli Lucky
Executive Director
Chief of Staff → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$64K (2022) → $46K (2024)
Kristi Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Fisher
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruse Botelho
Directorvp
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marna Sanford
Directortreasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Giessel
Directorpresident
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bakalar
Directorsecretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Cathy Giessel (2021–2022) — Directorpresident
- Former: Daniel Volland (2021–2022) — Directorsecretary
- Former: Jason Grenn (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Amanda Moser (2022) — Chief Strategy Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $46K, to Juli Lucky (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation
How much does Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation give each year?
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation gave $412K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
What is Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation's typical grant size?
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $51,550, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation give grants?
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (5 grants).
Does Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Voter education" (8 grants).
Who are Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation's largest grantees?
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alaska Federation of Natives ($250,000), NEO Philanthropy ($40,000) and Calista Corporation ($35,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation?
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $882K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation?
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Anchorage, AK. It holds $35K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation's EIN?
Alaskans for Better Elections Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2058982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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