Doyon Foundation
Doyon Foundation is a private foundation based in Fairbanks, Alaska, and the private foundation for Doyon, Limited. It supports educational, career, and cultural opportunities for Doyon shareholders and their children, with work focused on scholarships, workforce development, and language revitalization.
Key facts about Doyon Foundation
In short: Doyon Foundation gave $1.3M across 552 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 94-3089624
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,255,986
- Grants made (2024)
- 552
- Average grant
- $2,275
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $49,195,391
- Primary geography
- Alaska (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The filing lists an application form and permits awards only to Doyon Limited shareholders and lineal descendants. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 15, June 15, September 15, and November 15.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.2M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-11.2% YoY
Grant Count
552
-8.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-2.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doyon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Doyon Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to provide educational, career, and cultural opportunities to enhance the identity and quality of life for Doyon shareholders and descendants. Its programs include scholarships for higher education and vocational training, language revitalization, and workforce development. It also operates free online language lessons and has begun information technology training for interns on a grant-funded project.
Its Our Languages Grant program offers awards of $500 to $5,000 for language projects, which must be completed within six months. The Foundation says its redesigned model uses smaller, targeted awards and is intended to support learning, sharing, and documenting the ancestral languages of the Doyon region.
Grantmaking
For filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 552 grants totaling $1,255,986. Individual grants ranged from $400 to $5,500, with a median of $2,400. The listed largest grants were scholarships. Recipients included Desiree Joseph of Plainview, Texas; Brandon Maniaci of Rochester, Minnesota; Breanna Maniaci of Portland, Oregon; and Claire DeMartino of Conway, Arkansas, each receiving $5,500. Michael Gonzales of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, Savannah Ivanoff of Pullman, Washington, Erin Sims of Birmingham, Alabama, and Louise Thurmond of Durham, North Carolina, each received $4,500.
Review Cycle
of May 15, November 15, and March 15 for fall, spring, and summer funding, respectively. High school awards are accepted year-round.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska. Other leading recipient states were Washington (8%), Colorado (7%), Oregon (4%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 552 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 552 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Claire DeMartino ($16K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
2,540 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,540 grants of 2,540 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desiree Joseph Plainview, TX | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Brandon Maniaci Rochester, MN | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Breanna Maniaci Portland, OR | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Claire DeMartino Conway, AR | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Breanna Maniaci Portland, OR | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Brandon Maniaci Rochester, MN | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Desiree Joseph Plainview, TX | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Claire DeMartino Conway, AR | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Michael Gonzales Edinboro, PA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Savannah Ivanoff Pullman, WA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant total | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,195,391 | $5,514,620 | $3,625,914 | $1,255,986 | 552 |
| 2023 | $44,648,504 | $3,872,560 | $3,276,447 | $1,415,000 | 606 |
| 2022 | $41,456,218 | $5,774,391 | $3,227,187 | $1,573,586 | 668 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,195,391 | $44,648,504 | $41,456,218 |
| Revenue | $5,514,620 | $3,872,560 | $5,774,391 |
| Expenses | $3,625,914 | $3,276,447 | $3,227,187 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,047,461 | $2,800,053 | $2,769,716 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,749,646 | $678,174 | $2,973,438 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,197,444 | $2,084,994 | $2,205,190 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jennifer Fate-Velaise as president, Benjamin Schwartz as secretary/treasurer, Jennifer Adams as vice president, and Mariah Pitka-Jenkins as executive director. It also lists Orie Williams, Matthew Calhoun, Marie Cleaver, Aaron Roth, Eileen Whitmer, and Craig Fleener as board members.
Doyon Foundation is led by Mariah Pitka-Jenkins, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); all 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mariah Pitka-Jenkins
Executive Director
Board Member → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $234K (2024)
Jennifer Fate-Velaise
President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $7K (2024)
Aaron Roth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Jennifer Adams
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Marie Cleaver
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Matthew Calhoun
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Benjamin Schwartz
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $4K (2024)
Eileen Whitmer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Orie Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Craig Fleener
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sonta Roach (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tiffany Simmons (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Fate (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Doris Miller (2021) — Outgoing Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $234K, to Mariah Pitka-Jenkins (Executive Director). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Doyon Foundation
Mailing address: 3702 Cameron St, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Phone: (907) 459-2049
Website: https://doyonfoundation.com
Frequently asked questions about Doyon Foundation
How much does Doyon Foundation give each year?
Doyon Foundation gave $1.3M across 552 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 606 grants.
What is Doyon Foundation's typical grant size?
Doyon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,400, and its average grant was $2,275, across 552 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Doyon Foundation give grants?
Doyon Foundation's top state is Alaska, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (8%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairbanks, AK (198 grants), Anchorage, AK (80 grants), Durango, CO (20 grants) and Portland, OR (9 grants).
Does Doyon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 552 grants with a stated purpose on Doyon Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (552 grants).
Who are Doyon Foundation's largest grantees?
Doyon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Claire DeMartino ($15,800 across 4 grants), Michael Gonzales ($11,400 across 3 grants) and Desiree Joseph ($11,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doyon Foundation?
Doyon Foundation reported $49.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doyon Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to provide educational, career, and cultural opportunities to enhance the identity and quality of life for Doyon shareholders and descendants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doyon Foundation?
The filing lists an application form and permits awards only to Doyon Limited shareholders and lineal descendants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Doyon Foundation's EIN?
Doyon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3089624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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