Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its 2024 filing says it assists students who are residents of Old Harbor, Alaska, and who are shareholders, dependents, or lineal descendants of shareholders of Old Harbor Native Corporation.
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation gave $116K across 87 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,705
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 87
- +58.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,330
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $323,873
- +55.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing identifies Old Harbor Scholarship Fund as the contact. Academic and vocational scholarship applications require an application form, proof of eligibility, a 300–600 word essay, official high school or college transcripts, two recommendation letters and one reference letter, proof of acceptance, a recent resume, and an OHNC descendants database form. Elementary education scholarship applications require an application form, proof of eligibility, and an essay. Job enhancement scholarship applications require an application form, proof of eligibility, a letter of acceptance, evidence of financial need, and a statement letter. The filing says eligible applicants must be Alaska Natives enrolled under Section 5 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to Old Harbor Native Corporation, or direct or legally adopted descendants of those original enrollees. For educational and vocational scholarships, applicants must submit a completed application and meet the scholarship’s minimum requirements, such as GPA or enrollment requirements.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that academic scholarship applications for the fall semester must be postmarked by June 1. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing states that academic scholarship applications for the fall semester must be postmarked by June 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Old Harbor Scholarship Fund
Mailing address: 2702 Denali Street Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 278-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dollywood Foundation ($285).
Organizations only. It also paid 86 grants to individuals ($115,420), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 261 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska, 10% to Washington, 6% to Virginia, 1% to Hawaii, and 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 87 itemized grants.
Cities
How Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $36K (2022) to $116K (2024). In 2024 it made 87 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $90,867 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $323,873 | $244,614 | $116,460 | $115,705 | 87 | $116,460 | $7,606 |
| 2023 | $208,486 | $42,004 | $108,801 | $100,410 | 55 | $108,801 | $12,149 |
| 2022 | $288,533 | $36,513 | $37,571 | $35,983 | 40 | $37,571 | $14,248 |
| 2021 | $305,091 | $37,731 | $58,403 | $55,979 | 44 | $58,403 | $15,705 |
| 2020 | $338,082 | $48,084 | $51,981 | $51,231 | 35 | — | $15,597 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to assist eligible students connected to Old Harbor, Alaska, and Old Harbor Native Corporation. Its 2024 grant list includes awards for vocational study, traditional scholarships, and career enhancement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 87 grants totaling $115,705. Grant amounts ranged from $120 to $7,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards included $7,500 grants to individual recipients in Alaska and Virginia, and a $6,000 grant to an individual recipient in Alaska. Other listed awards included vocational, traditional scholarship, and career enhancement grants to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Coyte Cooper, Tarrissa Christiansen, Laverne Haakanson, Donna Nakasone, Meagan Mickelson, and Tara Stiller as trustees; Darrell Berntsen as president; Melissa Marvin as treasurer; and Freddie Christiansen as secretary.
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation is led by Darrell Berntsen, President on every filing since 2022; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell Berntsen
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Coyte Cooper
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2022) → $250 (2024)
Laverne Haakanson
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $250 (2024)
Tarrissa Christiansen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$250 (2022) → $250 (2024)
Meagan Mickelson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$500 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Donna Nakasone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Stiller
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Freddie Christiansen
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Marvin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Corissa Philemonof (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ashlee Hiner (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Darrell Robbins (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Darrell Bernsten (2021) — President
- Former: Sabrina Christiansen (2020) — 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 $250, to Coyte Cooper (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation
How much does Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation gave $116K across 87 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 55 grants.
What is Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,330, across 87 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation give grants?
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (10%) and Virginia (6%).
Does Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 87 grants with a stated purpose on Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth" (54 grants), "Traditional Scholarship" (20 grants) and "Vocational" (6 grants).
How large is Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation?
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation reported $324K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to assist eligible students connected to Old Harbor, Alaska, and Old Harbor Native Corporation. Its 2024 grant list includes awards for vocational study, traditional scholarships, and career enhancement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation?
The filing identifies Old Harbor Scholarship Fund as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0154160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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