Copper Valley Electric Association Commu
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu is a private foundation based in Glennallen, Alaska. It supports scholarships for students and contributions to educational, scientific, and charitable organizations in its communities.
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu at a glance
In short: Copper Valley Electric Association Commu gave $36K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Alaska. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,756
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,235
- +20.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $752,367
- +12.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Copper Valley Electric Association Commu
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its annual contribution season. The 2026 season invited nonprofit organizations with educational, scientific, or charitable missions whose work benefits CVEA’s member service area to apply. The 2025 filing stated that applications should be submitted online or to the contact person listed on the filing; the 2025 request form required a completed application. Awards are limited to the CVEA service areas and nonprofit applicants. The foundation’s guidelines say requests are assessed on their merits and an interview or demonstration may be required.
- Review Cycle
- August 20, 2026, for the 2026 contribution season; this deadline has passed. The foundation states that deadlines change annually.
- Deadline
- August 20, 2026, for the 2026 contribution season; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Morgan Melton
Mailing address: Cvea Chief Communications Officer, Glennallen, AK 99588
Phone: (907) 835-7005
Email: mmelton@cvea.org
Website: https://www.cvea.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Copper Valley Electric Association Commu funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Copper River Native Association ($4K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that awards are limited to CVEA service areas. All 2025 grant dollars went to Alaska recipients. The website identifies the Copper Basin and Valdez area as the communities served by the contribution season.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Copper Valley Electric Association Commu open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 254% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $44K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Copper River Native Association Glennallen, AK | Purchasing Books and School Supplies | $4,000 |
| Valdez Senior Center Valdez, AK | Development of Memorial Garden | $4,000 |
| Copper River Watershed Project Cordova, AK | Cost of personnel time for project planning & implementation, programming supplies to maintain tanks, and travel to visit classrooms | $3,500 |
| Valdez Museum & Historical Archive Valdez, AK | Funding to plan, construct, and initiate a small botanical garden | $3,500 |
| Wise Copper Center, AK | In-Class Science Program | $3,500 |
| Copper River Basin Child Advocacy Center Gakona, AK | Supplies for Safe Touch Program | $3,000 |
| Sound Wellness Alliance Network (Swan) Valdez, AK | Funding for Swan Talks | $2,825 |
| Copper River Hockey Club Glennallen, AK | Hockey Room Remodel | $2,000 |
| Valdez Youth Wrestling Club Valdez, AK | Wrestling Camp Singlets and Coach Housing | $2,000 |
| Project Santa Copper Center, AK | Snow Boots, Gear, Necessities for Older Children | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $752,367 | $126,340 | $90,443 | $35,756 | 16 | $78,313 | $12,417 | $30,824 |
| 2024 | $668,627 | $119,892 | $64,065 | $44,431 | 24 | $62,310 | $35,782 | $31,067 |
| 2023 | $609,672 | $96,582 | $47,100 | $40,824 | 25 | $46,775 | $19,894 | $26,472 |
| 2022 | $560,190 | $165,043 | $36,127 | $31,112 | 23 | $31,112 | $2,607 | $17,450 |
| 2021 | $431,274 | $103,156 | $28,538 | $24,776 | 23 | $24,776 | $14,214 | $15,179 |
| 2020 | $356,656 | $84,109 | $24,994 | $23,075 | 18 | — | $71 | $12,456 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Copper Valley Electric Association Commu reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to provide student scholarships and contributions to educational, scientific, and charitable organizations in its communities. Its website says education and youth programs are often the biggest recipients of foundation funds. The foundation’s guidelines say it looks to support new programs or expansions of existing projects and does not fund organizational operating costs.
The 2025 grants illustrate support for varied local organizations. For example, Copper River Native Association describes its mission as advancing the economic, social, and cultural development of people in the Ahtna region. Valdez Senior Center says it works to protect seniors’ security and independence and support their quality of life. Valdez Museum & Historical Archive describes its work as preserving and interpreting regional heritage and culture. Copper River Watershed Project says it promotes a salmon-rich, intact watershed through partnerships and watershed-scale projects. Copper River Basin Child Advocacy Center describes its mission as coordinating community responses to child abuse, and Valdez Adventure Alliance says it works to improve access to outdoor recreation and related education and events.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded $35,756 across 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $2,000. Examples include $4,000 to Copper River Native Association for books and school supplies and $4,000 to Valdez Senior Center for a memorial garden; $3,500 each to Copper River Watershed Project for project planning, supplies, and travel, Valdez Museum & Historical Archive for a botanical garden, and WISE for an in-class science program; and $3,000 to Copper River Basin Child Advocacy Center for Safe Touch program supplies.
The foundation’s website announced $28,363 available for its 2026 nonprofit contribution season. That season opened June 15, with an August 20 deadline. The deadline is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yvette Delaquito as president, Janice Maslen as vice president, and Will Stark as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed are Dan Stowe, Catherine Vereline, Lon Rake, Jeff Saxe, and Andy Hess.
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu is led by Yvette Delaquito, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yvette Delaquito
President
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Stowe
Director
President → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Saxe
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lon Rake
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Hess
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Vereline
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Maslen
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Stark
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul Kildal (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Shorten (2020–2022) — President
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 Copper Valley Electric Association Commu
How much does Copper Valley Electric Association Commu give each year?
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu gave $36K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 24 grants.
What is Copper Valley Electric Association Commu's typical grant size?
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,235, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Copper Valley Electric Association Commu that year got $2K on average.
Where does Copper Valley Electric Association Commu give grants?
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Valdez, AK (7 grants), Glennallen, AK (4 grants) and Copper Center, AK (3 grants).
Does Copper Valley Electric Association Commu give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Copper Valley Electric Association Commu's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Copper Valley Electric Association Commu's largest grantees?
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu's largest 2025 grantees include Copper River Native Association ($4,000), Valdez Senior Center ($4,000) and Copper River Watershed Project ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Copper Valley Electric Association Commu?
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu reported $752K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Copper Valley Electric Association Commu fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide student scholarships and contributions to educational, scientific, and charitable organizations in its communities. Its website says education and youth programs are often the biggest recipients of foundation funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Copper Valley Electric Association Commu?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its annual contribution season. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Copper Valley Electric Association Commu's EIN?
Copper Valley Electric Association Commu's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3737079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Copper Valley Electric Association Commu accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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