Iditarod Trail Race Foundation
The foundation is organized to promote sled dog racing over the historic iditarod sled dog trail, to preserve and maintain the trail system and to promote the continuance of the iditarod sled dog race.
Iditarod Trail Race Foundation at a glance
In short: Iditarod Trail Race Foundation gave $429K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $429K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $429,306
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $429,306
- Median grant
- $429,306
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Iditarod Trail Race Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Iditarod Trail Race Foundation Inc ($429K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $429K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iditarod Trail Race Foundation Inc Wasilla, AK | Assets Transferred to Successor Organization Upon Dissolution | $429,306 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $23,677 | $471,081 | $429,306 | 1 | $8,755 |
| 2021 | $447,404 | $31,518 | $22,229 | — | — | $30,423 |
| 2020 | $438,115 | $20,273 | $29,305 | — | — | $19,773 |
About Iditarod Trail Race Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Iditarod Trail Race Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $429K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iditarod Trail Race Foundation is led by Wilson Hughes, Chairman & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Wilson Hughes
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Monson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Norman
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Iditarod Trail Race Foundation
How much does Iditarod Trail Race Foundation give each year?
Iditarod Trail Race Foundation gave $429K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Iditarod Trail Race Foundation?
Iditarod Trail Race Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Anchorage, AK.
Where does Iditarod Trail Race Foundation operate?
Iditarod Trail Race Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Iditarod Trail Race Foundation's EIN?
Iditarod Trail Race Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0080285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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