Huna Heritage Foundation
Huna Heritage Foundation is a private foundation based in Juneau, Alaska. Established in 1990 by Huna Totem Corporation, it supports educational and cultural opportunities for Huna Totem shareholders and their descendants.
Huna Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: Huna Heritage Foundation gave $145K across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $144,750
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,856
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $308,990
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (55% 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 Huna Heritage Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For donation requests, its website says applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and should be submitted at least two weeks before funds are needed. The application asks about the proposed project or event, its benefit to Huna Totem shareholders or descendants, demonstrated need, and other support received or available. The Board of Trustees makes award decisions in consultation with the Executive Director; approved donations are sent by check to the requesting organization.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists May 1 for college scholarships for the academic year and summer sessions, and December 1 for spring-semester awards. Those 2026 dates have passed. Vocational, cultural education, and middle- and high-school scholarship applications are listed as rolling, with applications due at least two weeks before funds are needed.
- Deadline
- The website lists May 1 for college scholarships for the academic year and summer sessions, and December 1 for…
- Contact
Application contact: Huna Heritage Foundation
Mailing address: 9301 Glacier Highway 210, Juneau, AK 99801
Phone: (907) 789-1896
Website: http://www.hunaheritage.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Huna Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shannon Bible ($2K). Together the top 4 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 74 grants to individuals ($140,050), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
290 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 290 grants of 290 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska, 19% to Washington, 7% to Missouri, 4% to California, and 3% to Oregon. The foundation’s programs are intended to benefit Huna Totem shareholders and descendants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Huna Heritage Foundation gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $67K (2020) to $145K (2024). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 48 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $127,650 |
| Shannon Bible Juneau, AK | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Sarah (Kyra) Jenkins Hayes Juneau, AK | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,990 | $624,302 | $639,567 | $144,750 | 78 | $502,902 | $909 |
| 2023 | $318,913 | $605,534 | $556,696 | $135,639 | 60 | $459,723 | — |
| 2022 | $256,533 | $444,474 | $430,014 | $76,528 | 53 | $361,760 | — |
| 2021 | $285,957 | $448,829 | $480,830 | $81,248 | 50 | $403,037 | $2,517 |
| 2020 | $293,957 | $491,205 | $353,085 | $67,030 | 49 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s core program areas are its Library and Archives, scholarship program, and community cultural programming centered around “Our Way of Life.” Its website describes cultural activities such as community events and classes, clan workshops, culture camps, and opportunities for community artists and scholars. The Library and Archives preserve and provide access to historical and cultural materials related to Hoonah Tlingit culture and language.
Scholarships support college and university study, vocational training and apprenticeships, cultural education, and academic or cultural training for middle and high school students. The foundation also considers donation requests for activities or events aligned with its mission and benefiting Huna Totem shareholders or descendants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 78 grants totaling $144,750. Grant amounts ranged from $75 to $4,500, with a median of $1,500. The listed largest grants were scholarships to individual recipients: several awards of $4,500, including recipients in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Missouri.
For college scholarships, the website lists eligibility requirements including being a Huna Totem shareholder or descendant, attending or being accepted to an accredited college or university, being in good academic standing, and submitting required documents. The college application specifies at least part-time enrollment, while the foundation’s filing lists a minimum of six semester hours and submission of a FAFSA. The filing also lists financial-need and resource materials among the required application documents. Vocational applications require supporting materials including a financial-needs assessment, resource statement, projected budget, and acceptance documentation. Cultural education applications require a description of the training program and associated costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Lindoff as Chairman, Ozzie Sheakley as Vice Chairman, Mary Peterson as Board Secretary, and Angela Michaud, Bertha M Franulovich, Gordon Greenwald, and Valarie Veler as Board of Trustees members. Amelia Wilson is listed as Executive Director.
Huna Heritage Foundation is led by Amelia Wilson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amelia Wilson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Anthony Lindoff
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Michaud
Board of Trustee
Trustee → Board of Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$800 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Bertha M Franulovich
Board of Trustee
Trustee → Board of Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Gordon Greenwald
Board of Trustee
Trustee → Board of Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$800 (2020) → $1K (2024)
Valarie Veler
Board of Trustee
Trustee → Board of Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$400 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Mary Peterson
Board Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$800 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Ozzie Sheakley
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William 'ozzie' Sheakley (2020) — Chairman
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 $90K, to Amelia Wilson (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Huna Heritage Foundation
How much does Huna Heritage Foundation give each year?
Huna Heritage Foundation gave $145K across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $136K across 60 grants.
What is Huna Heritage Foundation's typical grant size?
Huna Heritage Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,856, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Huna Heritage Foundation give grants?
Huna Heritage Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (19%) and Missouri (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Juneau, AK (4 grants).
Does Huna Heritage Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 78 grants with a stated purpose on Huna Heritage Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (74 grants) and "Community Outreach" (4 grants).
Who are Huna Heritage Foundation's largest grantees?
Huna Heritage Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shannon Bible ($1,500), Sarah (Kyra) Jenkins Hayes ($1,500) and Chichagof Classic Basketball Tournament ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 74 grants to individuals ($140,050), which are not listed by name. Together they received 3% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Huna Heritage Foundation?
Huna Heritage Foundation reported $309K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $624K.
What does Huna Heritage Foundation fund?
The foundation’s core program areas are its Library and Archives, scholarship program, and community cultural programming centered around “Our Way of Life.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Huna Heritage Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that it 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 Huna Heritage Foundation's EIN?
Huna Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3113818. 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.
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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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