Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association (APICDA) is a public charity based in Juneau, Alaska. Formed in 1992, it supports economic development and infrastructure in six remote Aleutian-Pribilof communities, including through community grants, fisheries-related programs, and education and workforce opportunities.
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA at a glance
In short: Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA gave $3.6M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Alaska. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,567,758
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,710
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $198,121,489
- +5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (7 of 25, 2024)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA
- How to Apply
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CDGP applications may be submitted by an eligible City, Tribe, and/or Village Corporation. Tribes and municipalities interested in the Infrastructure Grant should apply through the program process. The Aleutian Marketplace Micro Grant is available to eligible businesses.
- Review Cycle
- CDGP: October 1. Infrastructure Grant: September 30. Aleutian Marketplace Micro Grant: March 15.
- Deadline
- CDGP: October 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: 302 Gold Street 202, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 586-0161
Website: https://apicda.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA
Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit Scholarship
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA
Amount
Full scholarship (includes event cost)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Development Grant Program (CDGP)
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training Scholarship
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA
Amount
Full scholarship (includes training cost)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of St George ($885K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 97 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
APICDA identifies six member communities in the Aleutian-Pribilof region of Alaska: Akutan, Atka, False Pass, Nelson Lagoon, Nikolski, and St. George. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 25 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $177K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $66K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $4.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of St George St George, AK | Infrastructure/Community Assistance | $885,227 |
| Native Village of Atka Atka, AK | Infrastructure/Community Assistance | $500,000 |
| Nelson Lagoon Tribal Council Nelson Lagoon, AK | Community Assistance | $388,931 |
| Nikolski IRA Nikolski, AK | Community Assistance | $377,481 |
| Akutan Corporation Akutan, AK | Community Assistance | $300,000 |
| False Pass Tribal Council False Pass, AK | Community Assistance | $200,000 |
| City of False Pass False Pass, AK | Community Assistance | $166,221 |
| Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK | Fisheries Research | $154,519 |
| City of Akutan Anchorage, AK | Community Assistance | $143,893 |
| City of Atka Atka, AK | Community Assistance | $107,252 |
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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 | $198,121,489 | $13,873,764 | $7,194,992 | $3,567,758 | 25 | $1,223,579 |
| 2023 | $187,733,183 | $12,549,240 | $7,144,899 | $3,101,501 | 18 | $1,203,860 |
| 2022 | $176,027,554 | $12,941,318 | $6,728,894 | $3,170,686 | 19 | $592,766 |
| 2021 | $174,975,366 | $13,959,274 | $7,570,210 | $4,457,581 | 19 | $840,799 |
| 2020 | $165,564,406 | $12,602,185 | $6,095,728 | $1,505,258 | 16 | $561,496 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
APICDA’s stated mission is “Economic Development and Financial Assistance for the benefit of various southwestern Alaska Villages.” Its filing describes community-development grants and other assistance, along with operations promoting local economic development and fisheries development and protection in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
Its community-development programs include grants for local priorities and infrastructure. Eligible infrastructure projects under the APICDA Infrastructure Grant include roads, water and wastewater systems, utilities, harbors, docks, and community or municipal buildings. APICDA also offers fisheries, education, workforce-development, and small-business programs.
Its 2024 grants included support for Alaska Pacific University, whose stated mission is to provide a hands-on, culturally responsive educational experience in collaboration with students, communities, and Tribal partners. APICDA also supported SEASHARE, whose stated mission is to increase seafood use by people served by food banks, feeding centers, and similar nonprofit agencies.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, APICDA reported 25 grants totaling $3,567,758. Grant amounts ranged from $9,128 to $885,227, with a median of $25,000. Its largest reported grants included $885,227 to the City of St. George for infrastructure/community assistance; $500,000 to Native Village of Atka for infrastructure/community assistance; $388,931 to Nelson Lagoon Tribal Council for community assistance; $377,481 to Nikolski IRA for community assistance; and $300,000 to Akutan Corporation for community assistance. Other notable awards were $200,000 to False Pass Tribal Council, $166,221 to the City of False Pass, and $154,519 to Alaska Pacific University for fisheries research.
The Community Development Grant Program (CDGP) is open to the City, Tribe, and/or Village Corporation in each APICDA community. Award amounts are set annually by APICDA’s board and support goals identified in each community’s Community Development Plan. The CDGP application period is January 15–October 1. APICDA’s Infrastructure Grant is for community-initiated infrastructure projects; applicants must secure at least 50% of project funding from non-APICDA sources. It is awarded once per calendar year, with an application period of January 1–September 30. The filing states that organizational grant recipients are required to provide a written response describing how grant funds were used.
The Aleutian Marketplace Micro Grant offers eligible regional businesses up to $3,000 for items needed to start or assist an established, privately owned business. Its application period is February 1–March 15.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Luke Fanning, CEO; Angel Drobnica, Director of Gov; Grant Mirik, COO; Laura Delgado, CPO; Trisha Buchwald, Controller; Shannon Kent, Acct & Quota Manag; Christopher Mierzejek, Director of Admin; Ellen Krsnak, Director of Commun; Sean Hislop, Ops and Safety Mgr; and Mark Snigaroff, Board Chair.
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA is led by Luke Fanning, CEO on every filing since 2020; 13 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luke Fanning
CEO
On filings since 2020
44 hrs/week
$450K (2020) → $375K (2024)
Mark Snigaroff
Board Chair
Chairman → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $70K (2024)
Angel Drobnica
Director of Governor
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$222K (2020) → $261K (2024)
John Hugh Pelky
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Robert Nickinovich
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Tanya Lestenkof
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Angela Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Christopher Mierzejek
Director of Administrator
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ellen Krsnak
Director of Communications
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Delgado
Cpo
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $229K (2024)
Leslie Longenbaugh
Advisor
Director → Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Mark Merculief Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Nicole Hoblet
Board Vice Chai
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Peter Crandall
Advisor
Director → Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Nicholai Tutiakoff
Advisor
Director → Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $6K (2024)
Grant Mirik
COO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trisha Buchwald
Controller
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon Kent
Acct & Quota Manag
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sean Hislop
Ops & Safety Manager
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Justine Gunderson (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lawrence Cotter (2020–2023) — Former CEO
- Former: Bill Shaishnikoff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Loren Abbey (2020–2021) — Hr Director
- Former: Jacob Carpenter (2020) — It Director
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 $375K, to Luke Fanning (CEO). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA
How much does Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA give each year?
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA gave $3.6M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 18 grants.
What is Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA's typical grant size?
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $142,710, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA that year got $55K on average.
Where does Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA give grants?
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (5 grants), False Pass, AK (4 grants), Atka, AK (3 grants) and Unalaska, AK (3 grants).
Does Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (22 grants).
Who are Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA's largest grantees?
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA's largest 2024 grantees include City of St George ($885,227), Native Village of Atka ($500,000) and Nelson Lagoon Tribal Council ($388,931), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA?
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA reported $198.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.
What does Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA fund?
APICDA’s stated mission is “Economic Development and Financial Assistance for the benefit of various southwestern Alaska Villages.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA?
CDGP applications may be submitted by an eligible City, Tribe, and/or Village Corporation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA's EIN?
Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0143609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/aleutian-pribilof-island-community-development-association-apicda-morg_ca469b03f5124edda872ce274056db14
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