Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc
ALPAR is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating litter and increasing econimically-viable recycling in Alaska through grants (statewide) and recycling shipping support (in railbelt communities).
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc at a glance
In short: Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,000
- -72.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $8,667
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $732,607
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alaska Youth Military Academy ($10K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc gives
- Giving grew 148% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $94K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Youth Military Academy Anchorage, AK | Youth litter prevention assistance | $10,000 |
| Fairbanks Litter Patrol Fairbanks, AK | Youth litter prevention assistance | $10,000 |
| Native Village of Kwinhagak Quinhagak, AK | Youth litter prevention assistance | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $732,607 | $439,561 | $393,385 | $26,000 | 3 | $14,110 |
| 2023 | $700,198 | $392,208 | $375,219 | $93,500 | Total only | $3,888 |
| 2022 | $705,767 | $503,952 | $394,841 | $67,925 | Total only | $2,002 |
| 2021 | $562,934 | $409,539 | $306,755 | $10,500 | 1 | $1,875 |
| 2020 | $430,251 | $299,569 | $341,905 | $18,500 | 2 | $3,806 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc
Based on IRS filings
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $733K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc is led by Anita Nelson, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anita Nelson
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $107K (2024)
Dale Westerlin
President
1st Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Miller
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Grasse
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Collins
Board Member
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Doyle
Past Presidednt
Director → Past President, 2022
Past President → Past Presidednt, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Fitka
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Friese
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Stewart
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Kennedy
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Johnston
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Froening
1st Vice President
Treasurer → 1st Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Nichols
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Renfrew
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Heinle
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Day
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evalu Filitaula
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Toth
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Waite
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Goulet
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Eric Groves (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Andy Pennington (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Barbara Amy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chad Smithpeters (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Chrissie Wise (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jane Dale (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lee Fisher (2020–2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Scott Smith (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Mark Spafford (2021) — Director
- Former: Alex Hofeling (2020) — Director
- Former: Mark Gingrich (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $107K, to Anita Nelson (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc
How much does Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc give each year?
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $94K in grants paid.
What is Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc's typical grant size?
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc give grants?
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth litter prevention assistance" (3 grants).
How large is Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc?
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc reported $733K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $440K.
What is Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc?
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Anchorage, AK. It holds $733K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc's EIN?
Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0093995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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