Big River Public Broadcasting Corp
To bind the western koyukon region together through informative, entertaining, cultural and educational programming, uniquely tailored to the region's present and future needs.
Big River Public Broadcasting Corp at a glance
In short: Big River Public Broadcasting Corp gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,569
- +107.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $19,569
- Median grant
- $19,569
- Total assets
- $796,311
- +7.8% 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 Big River Public Broadcasting Corp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sustainable Energy for Galena AK ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Energy for Galena AK Galena, AK | Agriculture Fair | $19,569 |
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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 | $796,311 | $431,469 | $363,767 | $19,569 | 1 | $1,379 |
| 2024 | $738,970 | $370,584 | $269,823 | $9,430 | Total only | $645 |
| 2023 | $668,933 | $295,431 | $282,508 | $500 | Total only | $198 |
| 2022 | $648,116 | $239,877 | $271,362 | — | — | $118 |
| 2021 | $648,228 | $661,583 | $359,230 | — | — | $1,475 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Big River Public Broadcasting Corp
Based on IRS filings
Big River Public Broadcasting Corp is a public charity, based in Galena, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $796K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $1K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big River Public Broadcasting Corp is led by Susie Sam, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susie Sam
President
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Sweetsir
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Austin Roof
Management C
General Mana → Management C, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $0 (2025)
David Patty
General Mana
New on the 2025 filing
24 hrs/week
$56K (2025)
Ayla Kalke
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shanda Huntington
Treasurer
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wyatt Snodgrass
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Isabella Apfelbeck (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Apfelbeck (2021–2022) — President
- Former: James Lagatutta (2022) — Director
- Former: Charlie Green (2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Lagatutta (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $56K, to David Patty (General Mana).
Frequently asked questions about Big River Public Broadcasting Corp
How much does Big River Public Broadcasting Corp give each year?
Big River Public Broadcasting Corp gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $9K in grants paid.
How large is Big River Public Broadcasting Corp?
Big River Public Broadcasting Corp reported $796K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $431K.
Where does Big River Public Broadcasting Corp operate?
Big River Public Broadcasting Corp has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Big River Public Broadcasting Corp's EIN?
Big River Public Broadcasting Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0107728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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