Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc
The Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving the quality of life and to address emerging needs in the community of Chugiak/Eagle River, Alaska by providing grants and scholarships from a permanent endowment.
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc reported $20K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $20,400 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +137.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $1,077,390
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $29,726
- -47.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $23,052
- -58.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $40,697
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Briggs Memorial Scholarship)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc
Briggs Memorial Scholarship
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Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Foundation Grants (Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation)
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Who Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it reported $20K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chugach Mountain Bike Riders Chugiak, AK | General Operations | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,077,390 | $29,726 | $40,697 | $20,400 | Total only | $23,052 |
| 2024 | $960,484 | $56,436 | $26,843 | $8,600 | Total only | $54,861 |
| 2023 | $876,533 | $21,361 | $27,873 | $7,875 | Total only | $17,511 |
| 2022 | $976,075 | $73,346 | $36,365 | $15,000 | 1 | $63,096 |
| 2021 | $906,767 | $16,980 | $25,450 | $5,000 | Total only | $16,877 |
| 2020 | $822,808 | $36,748 | $35,598 | $10,000 | 1 | $36,748 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Eagle River, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $20K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc is led by Kai Binkley Sims, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kai Binkley Sims
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Jefts
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Landers
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merry Braham
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Mullen
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Bodeen
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Bee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Hatswell
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Lierman
Tresurer
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Rinckey
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Sims
Past President
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Hoxie
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dennis B Johnson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: John Rodda (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Melielo (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Palmer (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc
How much does Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc give each year?
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc reported $20K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $9K in grants paid.
How large is Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc?
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What is Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc?
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Eagle River, AK. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc operate?
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc's EIN?
Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0152780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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