TO PROTECT, PERPETUATE, AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC TRADITIONS FOR THE TLINGIT, HAIDA AND TSIMSHIAN TRIBES OF SOUTHEAST ALASKA NATIVES. THE INSTITUTE ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THEIR TRADITIONAL CULTURE, TRIBAL ORGANIZATION, AND LIFESTYLE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR YOUTH AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TLINGIT, HAIDA AND TSIMSHIAN PEOPLE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$60.2M
+12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.5M
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
12
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$289K
+15.8% YoY
About Sealaska Heritage Institute
Based on IRS filings
Sealaska Heritage Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in JUNEAU, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $60.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $3.5M. Net investment income was $360K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $60,199,425 | $53,322,674 | $51,958,938 |
| Revenue | $28,606,101 | $24,729,907 | $19,786,285 |
| Expenses | $22,098,969 | $23,160,357 | $18,554,792 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $360,007 | $227,067 | $12,412 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Sealaska Heritage Institute
Indigenizing Education for Alaska Scholarships Grant
SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Judson L. Brown Scholarship Grant
SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Northwest Coast Art & Museum Studies Scholarship Grant
SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Juneau School District ($1,400,839), University of Alaska Southeast ($1,006,741), Sitka School District ($345,588).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CRAIG CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CRAIG, AK | SUBGRANT | $10,000 |
| HUNA HERITAGE FOUNDATION JUNEAU, AK | SUBGRANT | $10,000 |
| JUNEAU SCHOOL DISTRICT JUNEAU, AK | SUBGRANT | $1,400,839 |
| KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL KETCHIKAN, AK | SUBGRANT | $45,513 |
| KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMMUNITY KETCHIKAN, AK | SUBGRANT | $138,348 |
| KLAWOCK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT KLAWOCK, AK | SUBGRANT | $26,539 |
| SITKA SCHOOL DISTRICT SITKA, AK | SUBGRANT | $345,588 |
| SITKA TRIBE OF ALASKA SITKA, AK | SUBGRANT | $107,421 |
| SOUTHEAST REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER JUNEAU, AK | SUBGRANT | $319,309 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE, AK | MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEM | $43,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICKI SOBOLEFF | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LEE WALLACE | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MIKE MILLER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BARBARA CADIENTE-NELSON | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| NATHAN MCCOWAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARIA WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARCELLA ASICKSIK | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PRESTON SINGLETARY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LISA LANG | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| BARBARA BLAKE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KAREN TAUG | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALICIA MARVIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LIZ MEDICINE CROW - OUTGOING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JEANE BREINIG - OUTGOING | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROSITA WORL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $382,267 |
| LEE KADINGER | CHIEF OF OPE | 40 | $302,840 |
| KRISTY FORD | EDUCATION DI | 40 | $170,704 |
| KARI GROVEN | ART DIRECTOR | 40 | $146,345 |
| CARMALEEDA ESTRADA | OPERATIONS | 40 | $137,160 |
| CHUCK SMYTHE | SR. ETHNOLOG | 40 | $135,732 |
| RICARDO WORL - COMMUNICATIONS AND | PUBLICATION | 40 | $133,823 |
| KAYLIN ANDERSON - HR AND ADMIN | DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,331 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sealaska Heritage Institute?
Sealaska Heritage Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in JUNEAU, AK. It holds $60.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sealaska Heritage Institute?
As of 2024, Sealaska Heritage Institute holds $60.2M in total assets with $28.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $3.5M in 2024.
Where does Sealaska Heritage Institute operate?
Sealaska Heritage Institute has awarded grants in Alaska, California.
What size grants does Sealaska Heritage Institute award?
In 2024, Sealaska Heritage Institute awarded 12 grants totaling $3.5M — an average of about $289K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sealaska Heritage Institute's EIN?
Sealaska Heritage Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0081844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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