Southcentral Foundation
Southcentral Foundation (SCF) was incorporated as a nonprofit organization under Alaska state law in 1982. SCF's objective is to improve the health, educational, cultural, social and economic conditions of Alaska Natives by providing health services primarily in the Anchorage and Matanuska-Susitna valley, along with other areas of Alaska. The Indian health service provides funding to SCF to cover the costs of health services provided to eligible beneficiaries at the Alaska Native Medical Center. In addition, SCF administers other federal and state funded programs.
Southcentral Foundation at a glance
In short: Southcentral Foundation gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $134K), top state Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,068,978
- -46.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $133,622
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $102,375
- Total assets
- $1,670,279,408
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southcentral Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Washington ($292K). Together the top 8 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 58 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Southcentral Foundation gives
- Giving grew 38% 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $564K (2021) to $2.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Chicago, IL | Health Services | $292,312 |
| University of Alaska Fairbank Fairbanks, AK | Health Services | $189,565 |
| Regents of the University of Aurora, CO | Health Services | $123,968 |
| F5 Project Inc Fargo, ND | Health & Behavioral Services | $105,000 |
| University of Alaska Anchorag Anchorage, AK | Health Services | $99,750 |
| Stone Soup Group Anchorage, AK | Health & Behavioral | $92,916 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Health Services | $85,794 |
| University of Arkansas for ME Little Rock, AR | Health & Behavioral Services | $79,673 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,670,279,408 | $807,196,195 | $556,383,141 | $1,068,978 | 8 | $58,376,852 |
| 2024 | $1,416,257,386 | $633,740,364 | $511,450,341 | $1,992,514 | 16 | $40,480,890 |
| 2023 | $1,267,283,220 | $562,873,299 | $471,898,719 | $2,003,554 | 17 | $20,995,783 |
| 2022 | $1,151,401,090 | $546,908,385 | $453,315,323 | $772,116 | 11 | $13,361,496 |
| 2021 | $1,166,251,953 | $622,602,552 | $399,310,793 | $564,044 | 6 | $13,636,366 |
| 2020 | $881,195,949 | $475,035,090 | $388,147,097 | $891,727 | 8 | $10,336,192 |
| 2019 | $753,933,963 | $417,703,757 | $377,910,321 | $1,779,635 | 12 | $13,593,662 |
| 2018 | $685,502,831 | $399,899,094 | $346,906,772 | $1,031,612 | 9 | $18,270,679 |
About Southcentral Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Southcentral Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7B in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $58.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southcentral Foundation is led by April Kyle, President CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
April Kyle
President CEO
CEO → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → President CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$405K (2020) → $794K (2025)
Karen Caindec
Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$53K (2018) → $94K (2025)
Terry Simpson
Director
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$31K (2018) → $36K (2025)
Lisa Wade
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$35K (2022) → $34K (2025)
Jessie Marrs
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$23K (2023) → $27K (2025)
Richard Greg Encelewski
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $36K (2025)
Sandra Haldane
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $34K (2025)
Charles Akers
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$53K (2018) → $52K (2025)
Douglas Eby
Vice President & Medical Svc
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$661K (2018) → $714K (2025)
Natalie Tierney
Executive Vice President of Org & Development
Vice President & Organ. Development → Vice President of Org & Development, 2021
Vice President of Org & Development → Executive Vice President of Org & Development, 2022
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$498K (2018) → $591K (2025)
Ronald L Olson
Executive Vice President CFO
Vice President of Finance → Executive Vice President CFO, 2023
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$587K (2018) → $612K (2025)
Roy Huhndorf
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$28K (2018) → $35K (2025)
Sarah Satow
Oral Surgeon
Dentist Special → Dentist Specialist, 2021
Dentist Specialist → Oral Surgeon, 2025
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$556K (2018) → $660K (2025)
Thomas Huhndorf
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Christina Rodriguez
Physician
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$599K (2024) → $620K (2025)
Dana Damron MD
Physician
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$664K (2025)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Richard Ellsasser (2024) — Director Behavioral Svs
- Former: Steve Tierney (2018–2023) — Senior Director
- Former: Karen Nelson (2023) — Physician
- Former: Charles Anderson (2018–2022) — Past Director
- Former: James Segura (2018–2022) — Past Director
- Former: Donna Galbreath (2021–2022) — Senior Director
- Former: Lee Olson (2021–2022) — Executive Vice President of Finance
- Former: Katherine Gottlieb (2018–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Kevin Gottlieb (2018–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Loretta Throop (2018–2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $794K, to April Kyle (President CEO). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Southcentral Foundation
How much does Southcentral Foundation give each year?
Southcentral Foundation gave $1.1M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 16 grants.
What is Southcentral Foundation's typical grant size?
Southcentral Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $102,375, and its average grant was $133,622, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southcentral Foundation give grants?
Southcentral Foundation's top state is Alaska, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (27%) and Colorado (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (2 grants).
Does Southcentral Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Southcentral Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health Services" (5 grants).
Who are Southcentral Foundation's largest grantees?
Southcentral Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Washington ($292,312), University of Alaska Fairbank ($189,565) and Regents of the University of ($123,968), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Southcentral Foundation?
Southcentral Foundation reported $1.7B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $807.2M.
What is Southcentral Foundation?
Southcentral Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Anchorage, AK. It holds $1.7B in total assets as of 2025.
What is Southcentral Foundation's EIN?
Southcentral Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0086076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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