Museums Alaska Inc
MUSEUMS ALASKA SUPPORTS MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL CENTERS IN ALASKA AND ENHANCES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR VALUE.
Key facts about Museums Alaska Inc
- EIN
- 92-0097153
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,334
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $19,767
- Median grant
- $19,552
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (6 of 20, 2024)
- Total assets
- $218,435
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Museums Alaska Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Museums Alaska Inc's 20 itemized 2024 grants were Alaska (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (4 grants), Sitka, AK (3 grants), Juneau, AK (3 grants) and Kodiak, AK (2 grants). None of its 20 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "CMF Grant" (10 grants).
Is Museums Alaska Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 20 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$218K
-1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$395K
+22.2% YoY
Grant Count
20
+17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+3.8% YoY
About Museums Alaska Inc
Based on IRS filings
Museums Alaska Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $218K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $395K. Net investment income was $570.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 20 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $218,435 | $221,511 | $207,520 |
| Revenue | $562,370 | $561,220 | $628,372 |
| Expenses | $561,817 | $558,596 | $615,032 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $570 | $473 | $409 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Museums Alaska Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Alutiiq Heritage Foundation ($45,482), Sitka Sound Science Center ($35,000), Sealaska Heritage Institute ($34,915).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALUTIIQ HERITAGE FOUNDATION Kodiak, AK | CMF/AAF, SCHOLARSHIP | $45,482 |
| SITKA SOUND SCIENCE CENTER Sitka, AK | AAF, SCHOLARSHIP | $35,000 |
| SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE Juneau, AK | CMF AND AAF GRANT | $34,915 |
| SHELDON JACKSON MUSEUM Sitka, AK | AAF, SCHOLARSHIP | $25,743 |
| SITKA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Sitka, AK | CMF GRANT | $21,007 |
| ALEUTIAN PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOC INC Anchorage, AK | CMF GRANT | $20,000 |
| BRISTOL BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Naknek, AK | CMF GRANT | $20,000 |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK Cordova, AK | CMF GRANT | $20,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS Fairbanks, AK | AAF GRANT | $20,000 |
| AUNT CLAUDIA'S DOLL'S A MUSEUM Juneau, AK | CMF GRANT | $19,994 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Clough | Executive Di | 40 | $58,150 |
| Bethany Buckingham Follett | President | 1 | — |
| Christine Carpenter | Vice Preside | 1 | — |
| Heather Pennington | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Patricia Relay | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ashley Bivin | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Sarah Owens | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Benjamin Jacuk | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Allison Stacy | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Cynthia Lagoudakis | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Betany Porter | Director | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Museums Alaska Inc?
As of 2024, Museums Alaska Inc holds $218K in total assets with $562K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $395K in 2024.
Where does Museums Alaska Inc operate?
Museums Alaska Inc has awarded grants in Alaska.
What size grants does Museums Alaska Inc award?
In 2024, Museums Alaska Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $395K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Museums Alaska Inc's EIN?
Museums Alaska Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0097153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.