Norton Sound Fund is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $128K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$128K
+28.3% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
-35.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norton Sound Fund reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Norton Sound Fund
Based on IRS filings
Norton Sound Fund is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $128K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,027,408 | $2,000,683 | $1,921,008 |
| Revenue | $155,030 | $179,675 | $121,108 |
| Expenses | $128,305 | $100,000 | $71,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $128,305 | $100,000 | $71,000 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $99,137 | $94,773 | $92,245 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northwestern Alaska Career Tech Ctr ($78,305), City of Nome ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Alaska Career Tech Ctr Nome, AK | Fisheries Industry Training | $78,305 |
| City of Nome Nome, AK | Fisheries Transportation Grant | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kinneen | President | 0.25 | — |
| Kathy Wheelehan | Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Matt Coates | Treasurer | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norton Sound Fund?
Norton Sound Fund is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in ANCHORAGE, AK. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Norton Sound Fund?
As of 2024, Norton Sound Fund holds $2.0M in total assets with $155K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $128K in 2024.
Where does Norton Sound Fund operate?
Norton Sound Fund has awarded grants in Alaska.
What size grants does Norton Sound Fund award?
In 2024, Norton Sound Fund awarded 2 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $64K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Norton Sound Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Norton Sound Fund reported a distributable amount of $99K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Norton Sound Fund's EIN?
Norton Sound Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0166389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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