Paluwik Heritage Foundation
Paluwik Heritage Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its 2025 filing states that it promoted training and educational scholarships for Port Graham Corporation.
Paluwik Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: Paluwik Heritage Foundation gave $25K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,655
- +310.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,644
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $95,205
- -39.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Paluwik Heritage Foundation
- How to Apply
For a scholarship, submit an application, a birth certificate verifying lineal descent from an original Port Graham Corporation shareholder, official transcripts, a class schedule signed by an academic advisor, an…
For a scholarship, submit an application, a birth certificate verifying lineal descent from an original Port Graham Corporation shareholder, official transcripts, a class schedule signed by an academic advisor, an admission or acceptance letter from a school, a goal letter or personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. The filing lists restrictions on awards as “N/A.”
- Review Cycle
- The filing says applications and supplementary documents must be received no later than four weeks after the start of a period, but does not identify what period that is.
- Deadline
- The filing says applications and supplementary documents must be received no later than four weeks after the start of…
- Contact
Application contact: Paluwik Heritage Foundation
Mailing address: 800 E Dimond Blvd Suite 3-550, Anchorage, AK 99515-2060
Phone: (907) 272-7432
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paluwik Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Port Graham Village Residents ($5K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2025 grants went to recipients in Alaska (88% of grant dollars) and Tennessee (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paluwik Heritage Foundation gives
- Giving grew 271% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Graham Village Residents Anchorage, AK | Community Outreach | $4,755 |
| Port Graham Village Council Port Graham, AK | Community Outreach | $3,800 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,500 |
| Patrick Norman Anchorage, AK | Burial Assistance | $1,000 |
| Evelyn Bagley aNCHORAGE, AK | Burial Assistance | $1,000 |
| Jessie Sliney Anchorage, AK | Burial Assistance | $1,000 |
| Roger Wallin Sr Anchorage, AK | Burial Assistance | $1,000 |
| Judy Moonin Anchorage, AK | Burial Assistance | $1,000 |
| Caleb E McMullen Port Graham, AK | Community Outreach | $200 |
| Bobby-Wu Smith Port Graham, AK | Community Outreach | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Grant counts were 15 in 2025, 5 in 2024, and 18 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,205 | — | $50,547 | $24,655 | 15 | $37,601 | $3,271 |
| 2024 | $156,177 | $104,120 | $16,599 | $6,000 | 5 | $11,300 | $2,960 |
| 2023 | $69,872 | $2,200 | $52,213 | $13,050 | 18 | $32,632 | $4,989 |
| 2022 | $113,915 | — | $20,895 | $6,650 | 18 | $13,774 | $6,037 |
| 2021 | $134,810 | $429 | $20,054 | $6,775 | 10 | $14,530 | $7,165 |
| 2020 | $154,761 | $152,056 | $28,076 | $9,600 | 17 | — | $6,824 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paluwik Heritage Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $24,655. Grants ranged from $200 to $4,755, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $4,755 to Port Graham Village Residents and $3,800 to PORT GRAHAM VILLAGE COUNCIL, both for community outreach. The filing also lists scholarships to individual recipients and burial assistance to individual recipients.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Francis Norman as chairman, Diane Selanoff as vice-chairman, Laura McMullen as secretary, Christalina Jager as treasurer, and James Labelle Jr as a board member.
Paluwik Heritage Foundation is led by Francis Norman, Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Francis Norman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Christalina Jager
Treasurer
Port Graham Village Representative → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Diane Selanoff
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Laura McMullen
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
James Labelle Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$600 (2024) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Helen Loescher (2020–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Francis Norman (Chairman). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paluwik Heritage Foundation
How much does Paluwik Heritage Foundation give each year?
Paluwik Heritage Foundation gave $25K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Paluwik Heritage Foundation's typical grant size?
Paluwik Heritage Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,644, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paluwik Heritage Foundation give grants?
Paluwik Heritage Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (6 grants) and Port Graham, AK (4 grants).
Does Paluwik Heritage Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Paluwik Heritage Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (5 grants), "Scholarship" (5 grants) and "Burial Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are Paluwik Heritage Foundation's largest grantees?
Paluwik Heritage Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Port Graham Village Residents ($4,755), Port Graham Village Council ($3,800) and Patrick Norman ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($10,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paluwik Heritage Foundation?
Paluwik Heritage Foundation reported $95K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Paluwik Heritage Foundation?
For a scholarship, submit an application, a birth certificate verifying lineal descent from an original Port Graham Corporation shareholder, official transcripts, a class schedule signed by an academic advisor, an… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paluwik Heritage Foundation's EIN?
Paluwik Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3181393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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