Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute's mission is to undertake scientific research and management that will foster economic and social benefits to the residents and communities of bristol bay and ensure sustainability of the region's renewable natural resources with an emphasis on its fish stocks and fisheries.
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,458,275
- +32.3% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $2,229,399
- +16.8% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $64,424
- +295.9% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $1,816,187
- +17.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute
Who Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Dept of Fish and Game Juneau, AK | Fisheries Mgmt | $380,038 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,458,275 | $2,229,399 | $1,816,187 | — | — | $64,424 |
| 2022 | $1,858,384 | $1,909,071 | $1,551,850 | — | — | $16,274 |
| 2021 | $1,477,988 | $1,262,079 | $997,789 | — | — | $110 |
| 2020 | $1,638,802 | $1,326,186 | $1,340,868 | $380,038 | 1 | $4,478 |
About Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Dillingham, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute is led by Gerda Kosbruk, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gerda Kosbruk
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2023)
H. Robin Samuelsen Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Michael Link
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Jordan Head
Executive Director
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hattie Albecker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$917 (2020) → $0 (2023)
Mary Ann Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Robert Heyano
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$916 (2020) → $0 (2023)
Victor Seybert
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Jimmy Coopchiak
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fred T. Angasan Sr. (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $149K, to Michael Link (Executive DIR.). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute
How large is Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute?
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute?
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Dillingham, AK. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute operate?
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute's EIN?
Bristol Bay Science & Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0168036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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