Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association
Mat-su cabaret, hotel, restaurant and retailers association (CHARR) is devoted to the improvement of business conditions in the hospitality industry within the matanuska-susitna borough area. Our membership consists of restaurants, hotels, package stores, and bars.
Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association at a glance
In short: Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association gave $34K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,700
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,850
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,850
- Total assets
- $214,717
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alaska Charr ($25K). Together the top 2 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $7K (2020) to $69K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Charr Anchorage, AK | Support Alaska Charr | $25,000 |
| Palmer Emergency Food & Servi Palmer, AK | Support Local Food Banks | $8,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $214,717 | $92,053 | $75,600 | $33,700 | 2 |
| 2023 | $198,264 | $92,716 | $86,464 | $28,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | $192,012 | $119,407 | $139,035 | $68,631 | 3 |
| 2021 | $211,640 | $143,908 | $64,072 | $44,953 | 5 |
| 2020 | $131,804 | $112,837 | $45,886 | $7,283 | 1 |
About Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association
Based on IRS filings
Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Palmer, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $215K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association is led by Markie Shiflea, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Markie Shiflea
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Jim Turner
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Cook
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Hughes
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Glasser
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mary Metiva (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Kevin Burton (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michele Shapiro (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Timothy Cornelius (2020) — Vice President
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 $39K, to Markie Shiflea (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association
How much does Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association give each year?
Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association gave $34K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $29K across 2 grants.
How large is Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association?
Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association reported $215K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $92K.
What is Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association?
Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Palmer, AK. It holds $215K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association operate?
Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association's EIN?
Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1519662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Mat-Su Cabaret Hotel Restaurant and Retailers Association funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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