Chenega Future Inc
Chenega Future, Inc. (CFI) is a wholly-independent non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporate foundation established and funded by Chenega Corporation. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, CFI provides scholarships, education and career planning services, internship placements, and support programs exclusively for Chenega Corporation shareholders, their spouses, and descendants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$477K
-41.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
+2.5% YoY
Grant Count
15
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-11.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
CFI's mission is to empower Chenega people through customized education and career planning to ensure long-term success. The foundation's primary program areas include:
- Scholarships and Educational Programs: Performance-based scholarships for college degrees, professional certifications, and job-ready training
- Education and Career Planning: Skill and interest assessments, ongoing advising and coaching, resume and cover letter preparation, and job/career strategy development
- Internship and Management Track Programs: Internship placements for full-time college students and career development opportunities
- Workshops, Conferences & Camps: Programs including Future Quest! and the Elders & Youth Conference designed to support educational, cultural, and life pursuits
- Culture Preservation: Language reclamation and revival of traditional practices (active since 2004)
- Medical and Funeral Assistance: Support for medical treatment and funeral expenses
Grantmaking
Scholarships are available to:
Review Cycle
(2025-2026):**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFI primarily operates in Alaska, with a focus on supporting Chenega shareholders and their families. The foundation has noted particular interest in career opportunities in the Geomatics/Land Surveying field and oil spill response training through partnerships in Prince William Sound (Valdez and Cordova areas).
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total assets: $476,976
- Total revenues: $14,556
- Total expenses: $358,762
- Number of employees: 0
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total assets: $820,912
- Total revenues: $554,565
- Total expenses: $505,822
- Total grants, contributions: $550,000
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Total grants and contributions: $550,000
- Miscellaneous revenues: $4,565
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $476,976 | $820,912 | $771,059 |
| Revenue | $14,556 | $554,565 | $150,000 |
| Expenses | $358,762 | $505,822 | $438,167 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $120,417 | $117,532 | $116,494 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $16,594 | $4,771 | $6,189 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Directors:
- President/Chair: Lloyd Kompkoff
- Vice President/Vice Chair: Joseph Kompkoff, Jr.
- Secretary/Treasurer: Lloyd Kompkoff Jr.
- Board Member: Rami Paulsen
- Board Member: Michael Vigil
Staff:
- Program Manager: Michael Pipkin
- Shareholder Services Manager: Patti Andrews
- Shareholder Development Manager: Margaret Bauer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLOYD KOMPKOFF | PRESIDENT/CHAIR | 1 | $1,237 |
| JOSEPH KOMPKOFF JR | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3,800 |
| LEANN HIGGINS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $4,000 |
| RAMI PAULSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $4,000 |
| MICHAEL VIGIL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $1,800 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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