Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial
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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $43.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial at a glance
In short: Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,158,293
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,158,293
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,158,293
- Total assets
- $43,196,076
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Scholarships - See Attached Schedul ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
How Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial gives
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 131% of 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 $681K (2022) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships - See Attached Schedul See Attached Schedule, AK | Education | $1,158,293 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,196,076 | $4,132,096 | $2,249,731 | $1,158,293 | 1 | $1,881,333 | $2,513,796 | $1,437,595 |
| 2024 | $38,483,596 | $5,575,052 | $2,917,147 | $1,115,733 | 1 | $2,278,855 | $3,668,628 | $1,793,728 |
| 2023 | $35,516,460 | $2,655,371 | $2,528,367 | $864,236 | 1 | $2,010,629 | $854,324 | $1,614,261 |
| 2022 | $31,263,391 | $2,970,487 | $1,996,763 | $680,727 | 1 | $1,564,853 | $1,163,233 | $1,583,138 |
| 2021 | $37,919,726 | $3,778,616 | $1,856,713 | $702,000 | 1 | $1,429,965 | $2,002,968 | $1,744,259 |
| 2020 | $33,904,974 | $1,946,048 | $1,674,214 | $812,624 | 1 | — | $559,639 | $1,438,172 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial is led by Ian Erlich, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 7 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ian Erlich
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $28K (2025)
Brett Kirk
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Clara McConnell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Julie Petro Lowndes
Interim Operations Manager & Trustee
Trustee → Interim Operations Manager & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $67K (2025)
Lee Staheli Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$470 (2023) → $1K (2025)
Jamie Margaret Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$235 (2024) → $2K (2025)
Robin J. Kornfield
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$235 (2024) → $1K (2025)
Meghan Palmer
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: William Hensley (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Kristina McCall (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Christina Fields (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Angeline Strum (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Hannah Loon (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Angeline Sturm (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Brittney McConnell (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Denise Koutchak (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: Diana Ramoth (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marie Greene (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Willy Zibell (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sandra Kowalski (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Janice Westlake-Reich (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $67K, to Julie Petro Lowndes (Interim Operations Manager / Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial
How much does Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial give each year?
Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial?
Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial reported $43.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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 $43.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial operate?
Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial has awarded grants in Alaska.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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