Food Bank of Alaska
Food Bank of Alaska is an Anchorage-based public charity that works to eliminate hunger in Alaska. Founded in 1979, it obtains and distributes food through a statewide network of partner agencies and also supports anti-hunger leadership, nutrition-program access, and food-security initiatives.
Food Bank of Alaska at a glance
In short: Food Bank of Alaska gave $2.6M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $106K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,550,748
- +51.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $106,281
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,205
- Total assets
- $25,354,472
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Food Bank of Alaska
- How to Apply
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For the Alaska Food Coalition Mini Grant, submit an application during an open application cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2192 Viking Dr, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 272-3663
Website: https://foodbankofalaska.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Food Bank of Alaska
Who Food Bank of Alaska funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethel Community Services ($551K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 83 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Food Bank of Alaska’s stated work and mini-grant program are statewide in Alaska. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Food Bank of Alaska gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2022) to $2.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Community Services Bethel, AK | General assistance | $551,127 |
| Southeast Alaska Food Bank Juneau, AK | General assistance | $398,635 |
| Upper Susitna Food Pantry Talkeetna, AK | General assistance | $307,585 |
| Native Vill of Unalakleet Unalakleet, AK | General assistance | $197,512 |
| Valdez Food Bank Valdez, AK | General assistance | $189,450 |
| Armed Services YMCA Jber, AK | General assistance | $150,778 |
| Lutheran Social Services Anchorage, AK | General assistance | $132,701 |
| Tlingit & Haida Indian Tri Juneau, AK | General assistance | $100,000 |
| Catholic Social Services Anchorage, AK | General assistance | $90,840 |
| Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Soldotna, AK | General assistance | $74,389 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,354,472 | $31,112,316 | $30,811,649 | $2,550,748 | 24 | $150,301 |
| 2024 | $21,434,052 | $21,692,330 | $23,264,237 | $1,686,582 | 21 | $-207,829 |
| 2023 | $21,638,778 | $23,059,849 | $19,505,569 | $1,162,789 | 24 | $137,476 |
| 2022 | $18,063,085 | $18,038,265 | $18,205,173 | $42,960 | 3 | $-4,054 |
| 2021 | $18,765,811 | $33,131,503 | $23,721,993 | $95,201 | 11 | $2,139,036 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Food Bank of Alaska’s stated mission is to eliminate hunger in Alaska by obtaining and providing food to partner agencies and through anti-hunger leadership. Its work includes acquiring, storing, and distributing donated, government, and purchased food; supporting statewide food-network infrastructure; advocating to reduce barriers to food assistance; and helping eligible Alaskans apply for SNAP.
Its 2025 grants included organizations serving different communities and needs. For example, the Southeast Alaska Food Bank describes its mission as providing nutritious food to people without it, while Upper Susitna Food Pantry says it supplies food to families in need in the Upper Susitna Valley. Kenai Peninsula Food Bank describes food collection and distribution, including direct distribution and an onsite soup kitchen. Maniilaq Association describes its work as social services, health, and educational activities for Alaska Native people in Northwest Alaska.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Food Bank of Alaska reported 24 grants totaling $2,550,748. Grants ranged from $5,460 to $551,127, with a median of $53,205. The largest awards included $551,127 to Bethel Community Services, $398,635 to Southeast Alaska Food Bank, $307,585 to Upper Susitna Food Pantry, $197,512 to Native Vill of Unalakleet, and $189,450 to Valdez Food Bank. Each was reported for general assistance.
Food Bank of Alaska also administers the Alaska Food Coalition Mini Grant for organizations working on food-security initiatives. The FY2026 application cycle is closed. The organization’s mini-grant page says FY2027 applications will open in October 2026; applications are reviewed by a committee of past awardees and Food Bank of Alaska staff, with selected applicants to be notified in early December 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cara Durr as Chief Executive Officer, Jenny Di Grappa as CPO, Barb Seibel as CFO, Claudia Russell as Treasurer, and Katie Pesznecker as Secretary. It also lists Elizabeth Nobmann, Robin Phillips, Tani Kron, Joe Rybak, and Rich Sewell as members.
Food Bank of Alaska is led by Cara Durr, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 3 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cara Durr
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$96K (2024) → $139K (2025)
Katria Kangas
President
Member → Presidentelect, 2024
Presidentelect → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Seibel
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$97K (2021) → $101K (2025)
Jenny Di Grappa
Cpo
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $106K (2025)
Amy Debruhl
Member
Member → President, 2022
President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Russell
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Nobmann
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Coughlin
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Pesznecker
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milena Sevigny
Member
President-Elect → President, 2023
President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Phillips
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Rybak
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Sewell
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tani Kron
Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Brayboy
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walt Pickett
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Astrit Iljazi
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Simmons
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marci McGill
Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: James Baldwin (2021–2024) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Erik Viste (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Holly Mitchell (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Mike Reusser (2022–2024) — COO
- Former: April Garza (2023–2024) — CFO
- Former: Allison Biastock (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Jenny DiGrappa (2022–2023) — CDO
- Former: Jim Baldwin (2022–2023) — CEO
- Former: Michael Reusser (2023) — COO
- Former: Barb Siebel (2022) — CFO
- Former: Cynthia Tisher (2022) — Member
- Former: Graham Fernandes (2021) — Member
- Former: Jon Schultz (2021) — Member
- Former: Ralph Pasana (2021) — Member
- Former: Reino Bellio (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $139K, to Cara Durr (Chief Executive Off). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Food Bank of Alaska
How much does Food Bank of Alaska give each year?
Food Bank of Alaska gave $2.6M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 21 grants.
What is Food Bank of Alaska's typical grant size?
Food Bank of Alaska's median grant in 2025 was $53,205, and its average grant was $106,281, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Food Bank of Alaska give grants?
Food Bank of Alaska gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Juneau, AK (3 grants), Anchorage, AK (2 grants) and Wasilla, AK (2 grants).
Does Food Bank of Alaska give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Food Bank of Alaska's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Food Bank of Alaska's largest grantees?
Food Bank of Alaska's largest 2025 grantees include Bethel Community Services ($551,127), Southeast Alaska Food Bank ($398,635) and Upper Susitna Food Pantry ($307,585), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Food Bank of Alaska?
Food Bank of Alaska reported $25.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.1M.
What does Food Bank of Alaska fund?
Food Bank of Alaska’s stated mission is to eliminate hunger in Alaska by obtaining and providing food to partner agencies and through anti-hunger leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Food Bank of Alaska?
For the Alaska Food Coalition Mini Grant, submit an application during an open application cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Food Bank of Alaska's EIN?
Food Bank of Alaska's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0073175. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
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