Friends of Boreal Sun
Friends of Boreal Sun is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Fairbanks, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K.
Friends of Boreal Sun at a glance
In short: Friends of Boreal Sun gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,304
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,304
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,304
- Total assets
- $32,172
- -17.7% 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 September 2026.
Who Friends of Boreal Sun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boreal Sun Charter School ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of Boreal Sun gives
- 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $48K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boreal Sun Charter School Fairbanks, AK | Parents supporting charter school covering additional expenses not covered by the school district | $34,304 |
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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 | $32,172 | $27,569 | $36,625 | $34,304 | 1 | $34,304 | — | $1,754 |
| 2023 | $39,070 | $56,866 | $59,274 | $47,950 | 1 | $47,950 | $6 | $1,984 |
| 2022 | $41,478 | $54,965 | $13,487 | $12,926 | 1 | $561 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of Boreal Sun reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Boreal Sun is led by Sharon Hansen, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Hansen
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Snell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jade Toole
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaneisha Radgosky
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Kraska
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Kim Hughes (2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Ladouceur (2023) — Director
- Former: Chloe Peterson (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Deborah Bennett (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Lorna Tyson (2022) — President
- Former: Paula Kunkel (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Friends of Boreal Sun
How much does Friends of Boreal Sun give each year?
Friends of Boreal Sun gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Boreal Sun?
Friends of Boreal Sun reported $32K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Friends of Boreal Sun?
Friends of Boreal Sun is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Fairbanks, AK. It holds $32K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of Boreal Sun operate?
Friends of Boreal Sun has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Friends of Boreal Sun's EIN?
Friends of Boreal Sun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1861439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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