Arctic Education Foundation
Arctic Education Foundation (AEF) is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Established in 1977 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, it supports students pursuing higher education, with programs designed to empower Iñupiat students and help them contribute to their communities.
Arctic Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Arctic Education Foundation gave $2.9M across 411 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,936,357
- +24.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 411
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,144
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,750
- Total assets
- $30,539,458
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Arctic Education Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists scholarship deadlines of August 1, December 1, March 1, and May 1, and a June 30 deadline for competitive awards.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists scholarship deadlines of August 1, December 1, March 1, and May 1, and a June 30 deadline for…
- Contact
Application contact: Katie Roseberry
Mailing address: PO Box 129, Barrow, AK 99723
Phone: (907) 852-9455
Website: https://arcticed.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arctic Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christian Hank ($7K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 409 individual scholarships ($2,925,107), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,688 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,687 grants of 2,688 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska. The next-largest state shares were Texas and Washington at 3% each, followed by Colorado and Oregon at 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 411 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arctic Education Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 256% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2022) to $3.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 411 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $901,488 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,539,458 | $3,083,873 | $4,670,083 | $2,936,357 | 411 | $4,181,537 | $1,814,209 | $1,632,620 |
| 2023 | $31,052,415 | $2,876,320 | $3,758,490 | $2,353,999 | 346 | $3,319,600 | $1,707,290 | $1,618,799 |
| 2022 | $30,438,956 | $2,128,700 | $3,479,752 | $2,284,414 | 343 | $2,869,332 | $1,356,349 | $1,803,804 |
| 2021 | $36,876,877 | $4,892,952 | $3,605,354 | $2,877,156 | 912 | $3,645,204 | $3,773,391 | $1,835,113 |
| 2020 | $35,516,588 | $2,898,934 | $4,138,523 | $3,072,585 | 676 | — | $2,012,357 | $1,713,563 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arctic Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AEF’s mission is to provide support and assistance to students pursuing higher education. It says its programs are designed to empower Iñupiat students and promote personal success and contribution to their communities. Its stated core purpose is to empower present and future generations through education and cultural opportunities.
AEF’s scholarship program supports eligible students pursuing higher education and skill-building. Its competitive awards recognize leadership and community cultural service. AEF also established a cultural education program with activities including a cultural education camp and traditional plant, whaling, and art workshops.
Grantmaking
In 2024, AEF reported 411 grants totaling $2,936,357. Grant amounts ranged from $110 to $42,889, with a median of $5,750. The largest reported grants were scholarships to individuals, including an individual recipient ($42,889); an individual recipient ($37,500); an individual recipient ($31,916); an individual recipient ($26,291); and an individual recipient ($23,806).
AEF’s website says scholarship applications are submitted online. First-time applicants are asked for recommendation letters, education records, school acceptance information, and a financial-need sheet or budget forecast; continuing applicants are asked for a recent funded transcript and an updated financial-need sheet or budget forecast. Scholarship eligibility includes specified ASRC shareholder or descendant relationships, U.S. citizenship and residency, acceptance to an accredited U.S. institution, and a minimum 2.0 GPA. The competitive awards have separate eligibility and document requirements, including a 2.5 GPA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terza Brower as trustee and chair. Other listed trustees are Mary Ellen Ahmaogak, Stanley Brower, Jeff Kinneevauk, Thomas Napageak Jr, Crawford Patkotak, and Julius M Rexford. It lists Katie Roseberry as foundation director as of September 2024 and Monica Wiehl as foundation director through September 2024.
Arctic Education Foundation is led by Terza Brower, Trustee & Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terza Brower
Trustee & Chair
Director → Director & Chair, 2023
Director & Chair → Trustee & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Wiehl
Foundation Director
Foundation Manager → Foundation Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$174K (2022) → $130K (2024)
Katie Roseberry
Foundation Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024)
Julius M. Rexford
Trustee
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Napageak Jr.
Trustee
Chairman & President → Chair, 2022
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crawford Patkotak
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Ahmaogak
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Brower
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Kinneevauk
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Avaiyak Burnell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Glen Solomon (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary · Filing note: Thru 062023
- Former: Lillian Stone (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeff Kinneveauk (2022–2023) — Chair
- Former: John Hopson Jr. (2022–2023) — 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 $130K, to Monica Wiehl (Foundation Director (Thru 9/2024)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arctic Education Foundation
How much does Arctic Education Foundation give each year?
Arctic Education Foundation gave $2.9M across 411 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 346 grants.
What is Arctic Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Arctic Education Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,750, and its average grant was $7,144, across 411 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arctic Education Foundation give grants?
Arctic Education Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Barrow, AK (2 grants).
Does Arctic Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 411 grants with a stated purpose on Arctic Education Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (411 grants).
How large is Arctic Education Foundation?
Arctic Education Foundation reported $30.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arctic Education Foundation fund?
AEF’s mission is to provide support and assistance to students pursuing higher education. It says its programs are designed to empower Iñupiat students and promote personal success and contribution to their communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arctic Education Foundation?
Arctic Education Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check arcticed.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Arctic Education Foundation's EIN?
Arctic Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0068447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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