Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies fosters responsible interaction with our natural surroundings and generates knowledge of the unique marine and coastal ecosystems of kachemak bay.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies at a glance
In short: Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,280
- +716.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $11,640
- Median grant
- $11,640
- Total assets
- $3,545,636
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Alaska Anchorage ($16K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75 (2022) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | Marine Debris | $16,010 |
| Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Homer, AK | Marine Debris | $7,270 |
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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 | $3,545,636 | $1,574,972 | $1,887,596 | $23,280 | 2 | $2,758 |
| 2023 | $3,678,470 | $1,445,916 | $1,574,783 | $2,850 | Total only | $803 |
| 2022 | $3,818,171 | $1,426,835 | $1,339,700 | $75 | Total only | $161,330 |
| 2021 | $3,827,501 | $971,680 | $848,892 | $7,197 | Total only | $41 |
| 2020 | $3,495,264 | $863,914 | $742,576 | — | — | $48 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Based on IRS filings
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Homer, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies is led by Debbie Oudiz, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie Oudiz
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Webb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mina Kumar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Cullenberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Mering
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Kellivig
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Lucas
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Fink
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Harrell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Sternberg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Pedula
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Trowbridge
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Kathryn Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Lee Evans
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Britni Siekaniec (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bryan Zak (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Casey Siekaniec (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelli Parker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Robinson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joanna Fonkert (2020) — Director
- Former: Ken Goldman (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Wilmeth (2020) — 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 $65K, to Elizabeth Trowbridge (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
How much does Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies give each year?
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $3K in grants paid.
How large is Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies?
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies?
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Homer, AK. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies operate?
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies's EIN?
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0086250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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