Bering Sea Elders Group
Bseg's mission is to speak and work together as one voice to protect and respect our traditional ways of life, the ocean web of life that supports the resources we rely on, and our children's future. As elders, we are messengers to our children, our tribal councils, and the people who make decisions that affect our marine resources, ecosystem, and ways of life.
Bering Sea Elders Group at a glance
In short: Bering Sea Elders Group gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $731,006
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bering Sea Elders Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Native American Rights Fund ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native American Rights Fund Anchorage, AK | GBMF 4 | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $731,006 | $484,759 | $462,564 | $50,000 | 1 | $1,563 |
| 2024 | $636,437 | $682,639 | $728,685 | — | — | $429 |
About Bering Sea Elders Group
Based on IRS filings
Bering Sea Elders Group is a public charity, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $731K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bering Sea Elders Group is led by Jerry Ivanoff, Chair on every filing since 2024; all 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry Ivanoff
Chair
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$14K (2025)
Jaylene Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $164K (2025)
Axel Jackson
Member
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Charles Moses
Member
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Ferdinand Carter
Member
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
John Twitchell Sr.
Member
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
John Waghiyi Jr.
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Lucy Apatiki
Member
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Mary Ann Mike
Secretary
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
William Igkurak
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3.5 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $164K, to Jaylene Wheeler (Director). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bering Sea Elders Group
How much does Bering Sea Elders Group give each year?
Bering Sea Elders Group gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bering Sea Elders Group?
Bering Sea Elders Group reported $731K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $485K.
Where does Bering Sea Elders Group operate?
Bering Sea Elders Group has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Bering Sea Elders Group's EIN?
Bering Sea Elders Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3556262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
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