First Alaskans Institute
TRUE TO IDENTITY, HERITAGE, AND VALUES, ALASKA NATIVES ARE INFORMED AND ENGAGED IN LEADING THE DECISIONS THAT SHAPE THE FUTURE. OUR WORK IS CENTERED ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, POLICY AND ADVOCACY, AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS/COMMUNICATIONS AND STRATEGY
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+88.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$546K
+143.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+45.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
+67.1% YoY
About First Alaskans Institute
Based on IRS filings
First Alaskans Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $546K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,326,182 | $1,768,877 | $1,754,763 |
| Revenue | $4,506,180 | $2,870,082 | $2,447,334 |
| Expenses | $3,099,079 | $2,930,304 | $2,584,598 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $39,727 | $22,359 | $5,494 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from First Alaskans Institute
Al Adams Young Political Leader Fellowship
FIRST ALASKANS INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Fellowship Opportunities for Young Alaska Natives in Healthcare
FIRST ALASKANS INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
First Nations Futures Program (FNFP)
FIRST ALASKANS INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ocean Conservancy ($235,000), Alaska Federation of Natives ($101,545), Native Peoples Community Action Fun ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALASKA ARTS SOUTHEAST INC SITKA, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $5,445 |
| ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES ANCHORAGE, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $101,545 |
| ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER ANCHORAGE, AK | GARDEN PARTY GRANT | $5,010 |
| BIG SISTER HELPLING LITTLE SISTER FAIRBANKS, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $7,000 |
| CENTRAL COUNCIL TLINGIT & HAIDA JUNEAU, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $8,000 |
| CHILKOOT INDIAN ASSOCIATION HAINES, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $10,000 |
| FRIENDS OF ANCCS INC ANCHORAGE, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $11,800 |
| GWICH'IN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FAIRBANKS, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $30,000 |
| HAA TOO YEI YATEE HOONAH, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $8,000 |
| KAKE TRIBAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION KAKE, AK | CULTURE GRANT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIE IGGIAGRUK HENSLEY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SAM KITO JR | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| VALERIE DAVIDSON | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | — |
| SVEN HAAKANSON JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SYLVIA LANGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGIANNA LINCOLN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROSITA KAHAANI WORL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROY AGLOINGA | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $169,615 |
| ELIZABETH MEDICINE CROW - OUTGOING | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $106,503 |
| JOYCE FIELD | FINANCE DIRE | 40 | $12,314 |
| ELIZABETH DAVID - OUTGOING | FINANCE DIRE | 40 | $29,807 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Alaskans Institute?
First Alaskans Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is First Alaskans Institute?
As of 2024, First Alaskans Institute holds $3.3M in total assets with $4.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $546K in 2024.
Where does First Alaskans Institute operate?
First Alaskans Institute has awarded grants in Alaska, District of Columbia.
What size grants does First Alaskans Institute award?
In 2024, First Alaskans Institute awarded 16 grants totaling $546K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is First Alaskans Institute's EIN?
First Alaskans Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0174854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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