Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation
The Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Unalaska, Alaska. It provides scholarships and grants to support the economic and social needs of Alaska Natives, with educational awards for Ounalashka Corporation shareholders and their descendants.
Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation gave $145K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $145,320
- -26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -26.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,548
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,875
- Total assets
- $223,247
- +16.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It offers merit-based scholarships to Ounalashka Corporation shareholders and descendants. Applicants must meet the GPA requirements for the award and submit an application postmarked or time-stamped by the applicable deadline. Awards may vary with available funds. Funds are disbursed directly to the educational program and cannot be applied to accounts in arrears. Additional details are available upon request.
- Review Cycle
- Varies.
- Deadline
- Varies.
- Contact
Application contact: Natalie Cale
Mailing address: Ounalashka Corp PO Box 149, Unalaska, AK 99685
Phone: (907) 581-1276
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 161 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $145K (2024) to $281K (2020). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $145,320 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,247 | $202,634 | $170,950 | $145,320 | 17 | $170,325 | $2,009 | $13,698 |
| 2023 | $191,564 | $120,222 | $227,270 | $196,926 | 23 | $228,108 | $897 | $15,729 |
| 2022 | $298,712 | $72,944 | $243,391 | $208,774 | 39 | $240,964 | $157 | $19,033 |
| 2021 | $469,660 | $300,457 | $253,713 | $237,865 | 46 | $252,090 | $4,707 | $31,292 |
| 2020 | $423,816 | $335,318 | $297,686 | $280,933 | 36 | — | $8,879 | $22,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is scholarships and grants supporting the economic and social needs of Alaska Natives. Its filing describes awards for tuition, room and board, and stipends, as well as support connected with apprenticeships, internships, and other educational programs. Scholarships are available by application to full-time students accepted into an institution of higher learning, including trade schools. Applicants must meet award-specific GPA requirements.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $145,320. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $18,464, with a median of $7,875. The largest listed awards were $18,464, two awards of $15,750, and $10,944; all were scholarships to individual recipients in Alaska.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine Fernandez as administrator, Amanda Schmahl as secretary, Wendy Svarny-Hawthorne as president, and Shayla Shaishnikoff as vice president.
Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation is led by Wendy Svarny-Hawthorne, President on the 2024 filing; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Svarny-Hawthorne
President
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$350 (2024)
Catherine Fernandez
Administrator
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$300 (2020) → $300 (2024)
Amanda Schmahl
Secretary
Trustee → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$350 (2022) → $300 (2024)
Shayla Shaishnikoff
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$450 (2023) → $300 (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Natalie Cale (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Wendy Hawthorne (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Salts (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lois Burrece (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Karli Brakes (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Gregory (2022) — Trustee
- Former: A. Barbara Rankin (2020) — 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 $350, to Wendy Svarny-Hawthorne (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation
How much does Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation gave $145K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 23 grants.
What is Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,875, and its average grant was $8,548, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (17 grants).
How large is Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation?
Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation reported $223K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is scholarships and grants supporting the economic and social needs of Alaska Natives. Its filing describes awards for tuition, room and board, and stipends, as well as support connected with apprenticeships, internships, and other educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Edna P McCurdy Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0157058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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