SEE SCHEDULE OTO ASSIST SOUTHEAST ALASKAS PEOPLE, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES IN REACHING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE, AND IMPROVE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND COLLABORATION. THE CDFI PROVIDES MICRO AND SMALL BUSINESS LOANS TO ELIGIBLE BORROWERS IN THOSE COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.8M
+27.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$659K
-27.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-3.0% YoY
About Spruce Root Inc
Based on IRS filings
Spruce Root Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in JUNEAU, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $38.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $659K. Net investment income was $802K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,810,332 | $30,397,018 | $21,033,643 |
| Revenue | $12,064,509 | $8,914,190 | $20,825,542 |
| Expenses | $5,040,398 | $3,997,069 | $2,913,388 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $801,932 | $674,961 | $2,585 |
| 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
37 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Spruce Root Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sitka Conservation Society ($134,000), Ecotrust ($89,080), Hoonah Indian Association ($87,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL COUNCIL OF TLINGIT & HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA (TLINGIT & HAIDA JUNEAU, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM & PROJECT FUNDING | $55,000 |
| HOONAH INDIAN ASSOCIATION HOONAH, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM & PROJECT FUNDING | $87,000 |
| SKAGWAY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SKAGWAY, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM FUNDING | $42,000 |
| RENEWABLE ENERGY ALASKA PROJECT ANCHORAGE, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM FUNDING | $42,000 |
| SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY SITKA, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM FUNDING | $134,000 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY ALASKA CHAPTER ANCHORAGE, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM FUNDING | $41,933 |
| KOOTZNOOWOO INCORPORATED JUNEAU, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM FUNDING | $42,000 |
| SHAAN SEET CRAIG, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM FUNDING | $18,701 |
| ECOTRUST PORTLAND, OR | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM & PROJECT FUNDING | $89,080 |
| AWARE JUNEAU, AK | SUSTAINABLE SOUTHEAST PARTNERSHIP CATALYST - PROGRAM & PROJECT FUNDING | $47,347 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE ISAACSS | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| CHRIS PEREZ | PRESIDENT, FINANCE COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| JOE NELSON | SECRETARY, SSP STEERING COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ANTHONY MALLOTT | BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| LA QUEN NAAY TSIITS GIT ANEE | BOARD MEMBER, FINANCE COMMITTEE, SSP STEERING COMM | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH DYBDAHL | BOARD MEMBER, SENIOR LOAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER, SENIOR LOAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ALANA PETERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $157,523 |
| LAUREL STARK | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 35 | $121,254 |
| ASHLEY SNOOKES | CLIENT SERVICES DIRECTOR | 35 | $102,904 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spruce Root Inc?
Spruce Root Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in JUNEAU, AK. It holds $38.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Spruce Root Inc?
As of 2024, Spruce Root Inc holds $38.8M in total assets with $12.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $659K in 2024.
Where does Spruce Root Inc operate?
Spruce Root Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Oregon.
What size grants does Spruce Root Inc award?
In 2024, Spruce Root Inc awarded 12 grants totaling $659K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Spruce Root Inc's EIN?
Spruce Root Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4295940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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