Pioneers of Alaska
To provide Charitable service to organizations and persons in the Nome, Alaska area.
Pioneers of Alaska at a glance
In short: Pioneers of Alaska gave $18K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,750
- +89.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $5,917
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $38,030
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pioneers of Alaska funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pioneers of Alaska Igloo No 1 ($15K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pioneers of Alaska gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $7K (2020) to $26K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneers of Alaska Igloo No 1 Nome, AK | Donation to Club Activities | $15,000 |
| Nome Public Schools Nome, AK | Donation for Youth Activities | $1,500 |
| Nome Community Center Nome, AK | NEST and Boys and Girls Club Donation | $1,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,030 | $25,442 | $24,237 | $17,750 | 3 |
| 2024 | $36,825 | $6,749 | $10,386 | $9,366 | Total only |
| 2023 | $40,462 | $37,583 | $40,785 | $20,200 | 4 |
| 2022 | $43,664 | $38,076 | $51,412 | $26,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $57,000 | $49,205 | $18,199 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $25,994 | $14,428 | $15,767 | $7,327 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Pioneers of Alaska
Based on IRS filings
Pioneers of Alaska is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nome, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pioneers of Alaska is led by Sherrie Madden, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sherrie Madden
President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles L Tobin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Reader
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Greenly
1st Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Briday Green (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Charles Lean (2020–2024) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Jana Varrati (2020–2024) — 1st Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pioneers of Alaska
How much does Pioneers of Alaska give each year?
Pioneers of Alaska gave $18K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $9K in grants paid.
What is Pioneers of Alaska's typical grant size?
Pioneers of Alaska's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $5,917, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pioneers of Alaska give grants?
Pioneers of Alaska gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nome, AK (3 grants).
Does Pioneers of Alaska give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Pioneers of Alaska's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Pioneers of Alaska?
Pioneers of Alaska reported $38K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What is Pioneers of Alaska?
Pioneers of Alaska is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nome, AK. It holds $38K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Pioneers of Alaska's EIN?
Pioneers of Alaska's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6003434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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