Fairbanks Cheechako Lions
Fairbanks Cheechako Lions is a public charity based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The organization states that it makes donations to local youth sports teams and local nonprofits.
Fairbanks Cheechako Lions at a glance
- Total assets
- $148,974
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $128,446
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $151,639
- +124.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fairbanks Cheechako Lions
- How to Apply
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No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1955 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 378-3409
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fairbanks Cheechako Lions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its donations as supporting sports organizations and nonprofits in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Its listed 2022 grants went to organizations in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $173K (2022). In 2023 it reported $66K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks Soccer Club Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Youth Soccer | $36,000 |
| Fairbanks Rescue Mission Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Charities | $15,000 |
| FNSB School District Nutrition Service Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Charities | $15,000 |
| Golden Heart Performing Arts Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Youth Organizations | $15,000 |
| Pleasant Valley Two Rivers Fire Department Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Charities | $15,000 |
| Resource Center for Parents Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Charities | $15,000 |
| Breast Cancer Detection Center Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Charities | $11,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Charities | $11,000 |
| Chinook Montessori Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Youth Education | $11,000 |
| Fairbanks Children's Museum Fairbanks, AK | To Support Local Charities | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,974 | $128,446 | $151,639 | — | — |
| 2023 | $172,167 | $151,074 | $67,458 | $66,483 | Total only |
| 2022 | $88,551 | $182,444 | $209,467 | $173,090 | 12 |
| 2021 | $115,574 | $120,000 | $45,800 | $16,850 | 2 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide donations to local youth sports teams for travel, uniforms, and fees, as well as to local nonprofits.
In 2022, the organization gave $15,000 to Fairbanks Rescue Mission Inc. The mission provided for that grantee is to provide food, clothing, shelter, and spiritual guidance for homeless and needy people in the Fairbanks area. It also gave $10,000 to Fairbanks Childrens Museum, whose stated mission is to inspire and connect families through discovery and the power of play.
Grantmaking
In 2022, Fairbanks Cheechako Lions reported $173,090 in grants across 12 grants. The two reported grantees with amounts provided here received $15,000 and $10,000, respectively. Grant counts were zero in 2023 and 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rick Mensik as president, John Slater as treasurer, Jerrie Wagner as secretary, and Cyrena Kelsch as director.
Fairbanks Cheechako Lions is led by Rick Mensik, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Mensik
President
Director → President & Vice President, 2022
President & Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cyrena Kelsch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerrie Wagner
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Jack Slater
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alfred Withrow (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Matty Schmidt (2022) — Director
- Former: Matthew Schmidt (2021) — President & Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fairbanks Cheechako Lions
How large is Fairbanks Cheechako Lions?
Fairbanks Cheechako Lions reported $149K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $128K.
What does Fairbanks Cheechako Lions fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide donations to local youth sports teams for travel, uniforms, and fees, as well as to local nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fairbanks Cheechako Lions?
No application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Fairbanks Cheechako Lions make grants?
The organization describes its donations as supporting sports organizations and nonprofits in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Its listed 2022 grants went to organizations in Fairbanks, Alaska.
What is Fairbanks Cheechako Lions's EIN?
Fairbanks Cheechako Lions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4335609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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