Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood is an Anchorage-based public charity that works to maximize the value of the Bristol Bay fishery for its members. It supports projects related to seafood marketing, fishery infrastructure, research, sustainability, and product quality, with funding largely tied to a 1% assessment on the value of salmon driftnet landings.
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc at a glance
In short: Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc gave $377K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Alaska. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $377,110
- -70.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,141
- -65.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,000
- Total assets
- $5,362,606
- +7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (52% 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 Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says project ideas may be submitted by individual proposal or request, and the board approves grants. The website says proposed projects must fit at least one of the organization’s legislated purposes and its core purpose and strategic plan. It also states that projects must serve a common business interest rather than particular individuals. The website’s listed RFP cycles for a fish-counting system and expanded refrigerated-seawater service capacity had deadlines of January 23, 2026, and March 13, 2026; both deadlines have passed.
- Review Cycle
- No general grant deadline is stated. The deadlines for the two listed RFPs have passed.
- Deadline
- No general grant deadline is stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3705 Arctic Blvd 1188, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 677-2371
Website: https://bbrsda.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute ($79K). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 98 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated project purposes and programs center on the Bristol Bay fishery. The 2024 grants went to recipients in Alaska and other states. Reported shares of 2024 grant dollars by recipient state were Alaska 52%, Florida 24%, California 7%, Colorado 5%, and Washington 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $30K repeat.
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 $377K (2024) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute Dillingham, AK | Various Salmon Research and Sustainability Projects | $78,538 |
| MRJ and Associates Tallahassee, FL | Retail chain relationships and brand awareness of bristol bay | $66,000 |
| Bristol Bay Native Corporation Anchorage, AK | Marketing Partnership for Wild Market | $50,000 |
| KDLG Dillingham, AK | Fisheries Report Project | $30,000 |
| LRG Management Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Social Media Influencer Program | $25,096 |
| One Small Step Writing Services Crescent City, CA | Grant Writing Services | $25,000 |
| United Tribes of Bristol Bay Dillingham, AK | Funding Support for Habitat Protection | $18,000 |
| Modern Career Woman Denver, CO | Social Media Influencer Program | $17,000 |
| Alaska Fisheries Devlopement Foundation Wrangell, AK | Marketing Projects for Symphony of Seafoods | $10,000 |
| Alaska Leader Seafoods Edmonds, WA | Chef USA and Sprouts Demos | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,362,606 | $1,896,792 | $1,479,294 | $377,110 | 15 | $244,220 |
| 2023 | $4,989,703 | $4,023,111 | $3,414,105 | $1,296,662 | 18 | $208,204 |
| 2022 | $4,589,183 | $3,044,231 | $3,473,024 | $2,118,277 | 18 | $71,474 |
| 2021 | $4,997,281 | $1,799,564 | $2,290,585 | $1,311,929 | 22 | $519 |
| 2020 | $5,493,039 | $3,121,521 | $3,087,923 | $1,825,479 | 25 | $20,337 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to maximize the value of the Bristol Bay fishery for members by focusing on their economic well-being, supporting a sustainable commercial fishery, and providing high-quality wild salmon products.
Its project areas include promoting Bristol Bay seafood, improving the commercial fishing industry and infrastructure, supporting education and research, developing markets and products, and maintaining fishery sustainability. Its website says accepted projects should fit its purpose and strategic plan. The 2024 filing describes work in marketing, member outreach and organization, sustainability, and fish quality.
The funder supports a range of grantees, including research institutions and service providers. Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute, which received $78,538 in 2024, says its mission is to conduct scientific research and management to benefit Bristol Bay residents and communities and sustain the region’s renewable natural resources, especially fish stocks and fisheries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $377,110. Grant amounts ranged from $7,476 to $78,538, with a median of $17,000. Selected grants included $78,538 to Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute for salmon research and sustainability projects; $66,000 to MRJ and Associates for retail-chain relationships and brand awareness; $50,000 to Bristol Bay Native Corporation for a marketing partnership; and $30,000 to KDLG for a fisheries report project. Other grants supported habitat protection, social media marketing, retail and food-service promotions, and grant-writing services.
The filing says the board approves grants and that there is no separate grant committee. The organization may publicize a project and solicit applications; proposals or requests may also bring forward grantee ideas. Grantees sign agreements that restrict use of funds to the stated purpose and set reporting requirements. Agreements may require interim and final reports or only a final report; the organization may withhold 20% to 50% of a grant until it receives a progress report.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Fritz Johnson, president; Erick Sabo, vice president; Doug Morgan, secretary/treasurer; and directors Matt DeWitte, Mark Niver, Franz Schonberg, Peter Andrew, and Doug Elwell. Lilani Dunn was listed as executive director.
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc is led by Fritz Johnson, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fritz Johnson
President
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Lilani Dunn
Executive Director
Marketing Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
41 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $165K (2024)
Mark Niver
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$900 (2020) → $3K (2024)
Franz Schonberg
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Peter Andrew
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Matt Dewitte
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$600 (2023) → $600 (2024)
Doug Elwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Doug Morgan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Erick Sabo
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Andrew Wink (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Michael Jackson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nels Ure (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patrick O'Neill (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Reba Temple (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: George Wilson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Cook (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Christiensen (2020) — Secretary & 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 $165K, to Lilani Dunn (Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc
How much does Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc give each year?
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc gave $377K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 18 grants.
What is Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc's typical grant size?
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,000, and its average grant was $25,141, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc give grants?
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc gives mostly in Alaska: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dillingham, AK (3 grants) and Anchorage, AK (2 grants).
Does Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Media Influencer Program" (3 grants).
Who are Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc's largest grantees?
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute ($78,538), MRJ and Associates ($66,000) and Bristol Bay Native Corporation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc?
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to maximize the value of the Bristol Bay fishery for members by focusing on their economic well-being, supporting a sustainable commercial fishery, and providing high-quality wild salmon products. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc?
The filing says project ideas may be submitted by individual proposal or request, and the board approves grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc's EIN?
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2660011. 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 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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