Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc
The organization was formed for the purpose of making distributions to other nonprofit organizations in order to promote, assist, develop, sponsor and supervise programs generally promoting youth sports within the fairbanks north star borough, and thereby support the fairbanks north star borough parks & recreation department.
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,651
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,651
- +94.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,651
- Total assets
- $4,505,715
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fairbanks North Star Borough ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2024) to $186K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks North Star Borough Fairbanks, AK | Winfield Statue | $43,651 |
Ready to take the next step with Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,505,715 | $356,749 | $74,744 | $43,651 | 1 | $258,928 |
| 2023 | $4,108,668 | $105,707 | $73,528 | $45,000 | 2 | $31,955 |
| 2022 | $3,636,090 | $151,572 | $206,418 | $177,000 | 3 | $151,537 |
| 2021 | $4,347,985 | $318,812 | $136,379 | $105,000 | 2 | $318,812 |
| 2020 | $4,076,588 | $45,088 | $217,184 | $186,080 | 4 | $22,083 |
About Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Fairbanks, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $259K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc is led by Kent Karns, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kent Karns
President
Director & Former Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Wilken
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Dieringer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Kassel
Director
Director → President, 2021
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramona Reeves
Director
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donnie Hayes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Persinger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Parrish
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Morgan
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Rigo
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mike Bork (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Schok (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc
How much does Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc give each year?
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc gave $44K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $45K across 2 grants.
How large is Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc?
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $357K.
What is Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc?
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Fairbanks, AK. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc operate?
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0158803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Rasmuson Foundation
Anchorage, AK
Rasmuson Foundation funds Alaska nonprofits, tribes, and local governments across a broad range of community needs, from small purchases to major capital and strategic projects. Grants range from $50 to $1 million, with a 2024 median of $5,000; Tier 1 awards are up to $35,000, Community Support grants up to $250,000, and Legacy grants exceed $250,000. Tier 1 applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis; strategic grants are by invitation.
Assets
$845.4M
Grants
300
Total Given
$17.7M
The Usibelli Foundation
Fairbanks, AK
The Usibelli Foundation funds Alaska nonprofits in education, arts and culture, health and social services, youth activities, and civic life. Recent grants typically center around $1,500, though awards have ranged from $23 to $21,310. It accepts applications from eligible 501(c)(3) charities through its quarterly process; giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
Assets
$3.7M
Grants
69
Total Given
$175K
The Alaska Community Foundation
Anchorage, AK
The Alaska Community Foundation supports Alaska nonprofits and other eligible applicants through grants for community needs, youth programs, skills development, and other charitable work, as well as scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,019 to $1,359,483, with a median of $10,750; its Vocational Fund grants $10,000–$50,000. Competitive grants generally require applicants to serve Alaska, and applications are accepted through specific grant opportunities, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$243.9M
Grants
343
Total Given
$12.3M
NRA Foundation Inc
Fairfax, VA
The NRA Foundation funds firearm and hunting safety, marksmanship and shooting sports, firearms education, conservation, and related training and community programs at local, state, and national levels, with grants across multiple states. Its 2024 grants had a median of $8,181 (ranging from $5,002 to $7,219,321); a 2027 state grant application is listed as open, though the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$212.2M
Grants
510
Total Given
$13.9M
Bill Stroecker Foundation
Fairbanks, AK
The Bill Stroecker Foundation supports charitable organizations helping people through difficult times, including work in food assistance, literacy, homelessness services, scholarships, and other community needs. Its giving is concentrated in Fairbanks and Alaska’s Interior; in 2025, grants ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$24.1M
Grants
74
Total Given
$1.2M
Alaska State Hockey Association Inc
Anchorage, AK
To provide youth and adult hockey leagues, tournaments, and camps to promote youth hockey, to develop and encourage sportsmanship between all players for the betterment of the individuals physical and social well being.
Assets
$448K
Grants
3
Total Given
$26K
More similar funders
More Funders in Alaska
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Tanana Valley Youth Sports Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?