Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial

KOTZEBUE, AK EIN: 94-3116762

Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KOTZEBUE, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $3.7M.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$38.5M

+8.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+29.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.1M

+29.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Alaska $4.2M (100%)

States

Alaska

Cities

See Attached Schedule

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$38,483,596	$35,516,460	$31,263,391
Revenue	$5,575,052	$2,655,371	$2,970,487
Expenses	$2,917,147	$2,528,367	$1,996,763
Qualifying Distributions	$2,278,855	$2,010,629	$1,564,853
Net Investment Income	$3,668,628	$854,324	$1,163,233
Distributable Amount	$1,793,728	$1,614,261	$1,583,138

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Scholarships - See Attached Schedul ($1,115,733).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SCHOLARSHIPS - SEE ATTACHED SCHEDUL SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE, AK	EDUCATION	$1,115,733

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
IAN ERLICH	PRESIDENT/CEO	40	$148,217
WILLIAM HENSLEY	CHAIR, RESIGNED SEPTEMBER	1	$1,880
BRETT KIRK	CHAIR	1	$3,760
KRISTINA MCCALL	TRUSTEE	1	$1,410
JULIE PETRO LOWNDES	TRUSTEE	1	$3,995
LEE STAHELI JR	TRUSTEE	1	$2,350
CLARA MCCONNELL	TRUSTEE	1	$3,525
JAMIE MARGARET ADAMS	TRUSTEE	1	$235
ROBIN J KORNFIELD	TRUSTEE	1	$235
CHRISTINA FIELDS	TRUSTEE, RESIGNED DECEMBER	1	$1,880

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial?

Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in KOTZEBUE, AK. It holds $38.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial?

As of 2024, Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial holds $38.5M in total assets with $5.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.

Where does Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial operate?

Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial has awarded grants in Alaska.

What size grants does Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial award?

In 2024, Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial reported a distributable amount of $1.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial's EIN?

Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3116762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.