Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association is a not-for-profitcorporation organized to represent the st. Paul island community inthe community development quota (CDQ) program established by thefederal government in 1992. Proceeds received from the program areto be used to develop natural and human resources in the st. Paulisland community and to promote educational and charitable bettermentof its members.
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association at a glance
In short: Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association gave $655K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $131K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $654,723
- +211.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,945
- +149.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $123,592
- Total assets
- $119,546,802
- +1.7% 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 Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of St Paul Island ($240K). Together the top 5 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 22 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2023) to $655K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $655K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of St Paul Island St Paul Island, AK | General Support | $240,404 |
| Tribal Government of St Paul Island St Paul Island, AK | General Support | $238,727 |
| Pribilof School District St Paul Island, AK | General Support | $123,592 |
| ST'S Peter & Paul Orthodox Church St Paul Island, AK | General Support | $45,000 |
| Alaska Business Development Center Anchorage, AK | General Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $119,546,802 | $17,785,129 | $8,392,541 | $654,723 | 5 | $3,343,772 |
| 2023 | $117,582,870 | $17,448,332 | $7,442,164 | $209,901 | 4 | $6,661,656 |
| 2022 | $132,635,114 | $16,513,805 | $7,525,341 | $388,761 | 4 | $7,015,046 |
| 2021 | $143,186,710 | $29,049,738 | $11,070,267 | $358,971 | 4 | $7,885,921 |
| 2020 | $136,152,099 | $22,823,517 | $8,818,008 | $544,077 | 5 | $5,093,589 |
About Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association
Based on IRS filings
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association is a public charity, based in St Paul Island, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $119.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $655K. Net investment income was $3.3M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association is led by Jeff Kauffman, Chief Executive Officer & Vice President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); all 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Kauffman
Chief Executive Officer & Vice President
Vice President → Chief Executive Officer & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$385K (2021) → $474K (2024)
Raymond Melovidov
President
Chief Operating Officer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $244K (2024)
Myron Melovidov
Operations Supervisor & Chairman
Chairman → Operations Supervisor & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $284K (2024)
Amos Philemonoff
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $23K (2024)
Jason Bourdukofsky Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
John Ricardo Merculief
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Michael Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Phillip Lestenkof
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$288K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Daniel Porath
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$81K (2022) → $38K (2024)
Constantine Kashevarof
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Jennifer Hausmann
Administrative Assistant & Accountant
Office Manager & Accounting → Administrative Assistant & Accountant, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Rena Kudrin
Office Manager, Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Office Manager, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $134K (2024)
Shiona Melovidov
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Sean Head
Analyst & Accountant
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Edward Paulus
Heavy Eqpmt Operator & Mechanic
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Peter Bourdukofsky
Heavy Eqpmt Operator & Mntnce Foreman
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Marisa Mack (2023) — Senior Accountant
- Former: Robert Melovidov (2023) — Maintenance & Special Projects Supvr
- Former: Simeon Swetzof (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffery Kauffman (2020) — Vice President
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 $474K, to Jeff Kauffman (Chief Executive Officer/VP). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association
How much does Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association give each year?
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association gave $655K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $210K across 4 grants.
What is Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association's typical grant size?
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association's median grant in 2024 was $123,592, and its average grant was $130,945, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association give grants?
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St Paul Island, AK (4 grants).
Does Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association's largest grantees?
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association's largest 2024 grantees include City of St Paul Island ($240,404), Tribal Government of St Paul Island ($238,727) and Pribilof School District ($123,592), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association?
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association reported $119.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.8M.
What is Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association's EIN?
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0142892. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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