Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) is based in Anchorage, Alaska, and represents 15 member communities and more than 9,200 people in the Bering Strait region of northwestern Alaska. Its 2024 filing lists its filing type as Form 990 (a public charity). NSEDC says it balances local economic development with participation in distant-water fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands.
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation at a glance
In short: Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation gave $6.3M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $137K), mostly in Alaska. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,316,819
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $137,322
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,346
- Total assets
- $400,589,554
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (3 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
- How to Apply
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NSEDC’s applications page lists program applications and guidelines. For the Outside Entity Fund, the organization says applications and guidelines are available online and at its offices; the 2026 application required submission by the relevant deadline and did not accept third-party submissions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2701 Gambell Street 400, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 274-2248
Website: https://nsedc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
Community Benefit Share Fund
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
Amount
$250,000 per member community
Deadline
Deadline not published
Energy Subsidy Program
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
Amount
$500 - $575 per household
Deadline
Deadline not published
NSEDC Scholarship Program
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
Amount
$2,500 per semester (up to $7,500 per year for full-time students)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Native Village of Savoonga ($670K). Together the top 10 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 223 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NSEDC represents 15 communities in the Bering Strait region of northwestern Alaska. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Alaska recipients. The Outside Entity Fund is for eligible applicants located in NSEDC member communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 46 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $69K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.3M (2024) to $10.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $6.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native Village of Savoonga Savoonga, AK | Discretionary Grants | $669,585 |
| City of Teller Teller, AK | Comm Ben Share/Discretionary Grants | $513,066 |
| City of Stebbins Stebbins, AK | Comm Ben Share/Discretionary Grants | $454,500 |
| City of Golovin Golovin, AK | Comm Ben Share/Discretionary Grants | $356,480 |
| City of Elim Elim, AK | Comm Ben Share/Discretionary Grants | $353,718 |
| City of St Michael St Michael, AK | Comm Ben Share/Discretionary Grants | $346,812 |
| Native Village of Koyuk Koyuk, AK | Discretionary Grants | $317,265 |
| Native Village of Gambell Gambell, AK | Discretionary Grants | $311,632 |
| Bering Strait School District Unalakleet, AK | Discretionary Grants | $307,751 |
| City of Unalakleet Unalakleet, AK | Comm Ben Share/Discretionary Grants | $264,926 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,589,554 | $27,468,923 | $35,135,339 | $6,316,819 | 46 | $1,335,555 |
| 2023 | $391,353,465 | $16,364,233 | $39,798,531 | $6,750,239 | 47 | $-6,016,665 |
| 2022 | $379,957,471 | $27,485,239 | $50,285,679 | $7,568,504 | 43 | $-9,236,817 |
| 2021 | $393,228,467 | $59,416,266 | $46,557,366 | $6,971,240 | 43 | $11,406,314 |
| 2020 | $294,734,347 | $43,295,497 | $44,951,992 | $10,316,769 | 44 | $3,907,142 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NSEDC’s stated mission is to develop and sustain new and ongoing economic activity in the Norton Sound region. Its 2024 filing describes work that includes education, training and employment; infrastructure to support fisheries; support for local salmon, herring, crab and halibut fishermen; salmon restoration; and loans for gear and vessels.
The filing describes the Community Benefit Program as providing loans and grants through programs including the Large Infrastructure Program, Bulk Fuel and Energy Subsidy Program, and Community Energy Fund. Its fisheries work includes managing tender vessels for local fishers and supporting research, rehabilitation, fertilization and enumeration projects for salmon and other species, as well as marine-debris cleanup.
NSEDC’s Outside Entity Fund is open to eligible municipal governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits, and local, state or federal agencies located in a member community. The organization’s 2026 awards included a school, churches, utilities, tribal entities, and community organizations. Among its 2024 grantees, Kawerak described its mission as promoting the social and economic welfare of members of IRA and traditional councils; Bering Sea Womans Group said it provides shelter to battered women and children; and Norton Sound Health Corporation described its work as providing health services and promoting wellness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, NSEDC reported 46 grants totaling $6,316,819. Grants ranged from $5,236 to $669,585, with a median of $65,346. The largest listed awards included $669,585 to Native Village of Savoonga for discretionary grants; $513,066 to the City of Teller and $454,500 to the City of Stebbins for community benefit share/discretionary grants; and $356,480 to the City of Golovin for community benefit share/discretionary grants. Other 2024 grantees included Kawerak Inc. ($77,489), Bering Sea Womans Group ($20,000), and Norton Sound Health Corporation ($20,000).
NSEDC’s website describes the Outside Entity Fund as supporting programs, projects and activities that benefit member communities. For the 2026 cycle, its application specified an allocation of $100,000 for regional projects affecting at least four member communities and $60,000 per community for community-based applications, subject to available carryover funds. It required applicants to be based in a member community and said entities with delinquent balances through NSEDC’s Consolidated Bulk Fuel Program were ineligible. The website lists a 2027 Outside Entity Fund application, but the application deadlines provided in the 2026 form—October 15, 2025 for fisheries-related proposals and January 15, 2026 for non-fisheries-related proposals—have passed.
The website also lists a Large Infrastructure Fund and a Water and Sewer Fund. The Water and Sewer Fund description states that it supports water and sewer upgrades or new construction, with an emergency component for urgent health or system-integrity needs. Its listed deadline is November 15, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janis Ivanoff as President and CEO; Simon Kinneen as Vice President; Tyler Rhodes as COO; Matt Coates as Treasurer and CFO; and Kathy Wheelehan as Corporate Secretary. It also lists Wes Jones as Quota Manager, Paul Ivanoff in Community Benefits, Justin Noffsker as NSSP Director, Josh Osborne as NSSP Plant Manager, and Leslie Ladegard as HR Director.
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation is led by Janis Ivanoff, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janis Ivanoff
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $393K (2024)
Frank Katchatag
Chairman
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $62K (2024)
Dean Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $56K (2024)
Frances Ozenna
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Harvey Sookiayak Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $55K (2024)
Melvin Otton
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $44K (2024)
Milton Cheemuk
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Morris Nashoanak
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $49K (2024)
James Sherman
Director
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $60K (2024)
Justin Noffsker
Nssp Director
Nssp Director → Operations Manager, 2023
Operations Manager → Nssp Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $182K (2024)
Anna Oxereok
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$17K (2022) → $51K (2024)
Arthur Amaktoolik
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $39K (2024)
Preston Rookok
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $49K (2024)
Daniel Harrelson
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $55K (2024)
Frieda Southall
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $49K (2024)
Joseph Garnie
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$46K (2023) → $47K (2024)
Shirley Antoghame
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $50K (2024)
Leslie Ladegard
Hr Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Ronald Daniels
Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Samantha Ozenna
Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$18K (2024)
Kathy Wheelehan
Corp. Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $181K (2024)
Matt Coates
Treasurer & CFO
Controller → Treasurer & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $228K (2024)
Simon Kinneen
Vice President
Vice President & Acq. Manager → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Tyler Rhodes
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $269K (2024)
Josh Osborne
Nssp Plant Manager
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $173K (2024)
PAul Ivanoff
Community Benefits
Community Director → Community Benefits, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $169K (2024)
Wes Jones
Quota Manager
Quota Analyst → Quota Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$128K (2021) → $188K (2024)
Former officers (16)
- Former: Sara Seetot (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Renae Ivanoff (2023) — Nsfr & D Director
- Former: Dan Harrelson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Oxereok (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe Garnie (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joel James (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Oscar Takak (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Truman Kava (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Doty (2021–2022) — Nssp Plant Manager
- Former: Adem Boeckmann (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Walicki (2020–2021) — Treasurer & CFO
- Former: Doug Swanson (2020) — Director
- Former: Joshua Osborne (2020) — Nssp Plant Manager
- Former: Laureli Ivanoff (2020) — Communications Director
- Former: Virginia Nashalook (2020) — Senior Accountant
- Former: Wesley Jones (2020) — Nsfr & D Director
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 $393K, to Janis Ivanoff (President & CEO). 27 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation
How much does Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation give each year?
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation gave $6.3M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.8M across 47 grants.
What is Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation's typical grant size?
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $65,346, and its average grant was $137,322, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation give grants?
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nome, AK (11 grants), Anchorage, AK (4 grants), Savoonga, AK (3 grants) and Unalakleet, AK (3 grants).
Does Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary Grants" (31 grants) and "Comm Ben Share/Discretionary Grants" (15 grants).
Who are Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation's largest grantees?
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Native Village of Savoonga ($669,585), City of Teller ($513,066) and City of Stebbins ($454,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation?
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation reported $400.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.5M.
What does Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation fund?
NSEDC’s stated mission is to develop and sustain new and ongoing economic activity in the Norton Sound region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation?
NSEDC’s applications page lists program applications and guidelines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation's EIN?
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0710582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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