TDX Foundation
TDX Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its 2024 filing describes awards for schooling for Native applicants, or descendants of Native people, who are recorded or beneficial owners of TDX common stock.
TDX Foundation at a glance
In short: TDX Foundation gave $47K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,500
- +40.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,722
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $404,119
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to TDX Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit a written application accompanied by a letter of intent, transcripts, a class schedule or letter of acceptance, and a letter of recommendation. Applicants must meet the Native or descendant and TDX common-stock ownership criteria.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists April 30 for summer school and August 1 for fall school. Both dates have passed in 2026; the filing does not specify the applicable school year for these dates.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists April 30 for summer school and August 1 for fall school.
- Contact
Application contact: Tdx Foundation
Mailing address: 3601 C Street Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 278-2312
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TDX Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cougar Gridiron Booster Club ($300). Together the top 2 received $600.
Organizations only. It also paid 25 grants to individuals ($45,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska, 13% to Washington, 6% to Colorado, 4% to Ohio, and 3% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How TDX Foundation gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 258% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $47K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 25 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $45,900 |
| Cougar Gridiron Booster Club Anchorage, AK | Community Outreach | $300 |
| Dimond Alumni Association Anchorage, AK | Community Outreach | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404,119 | $60,836 | $53,152 | $46,500 | 27 | $48,800 | $18,936 |
| 2023 | $396,435 | $63,090 | $39,639 | $33,100 | 17 | $35,650 | $17,335 |
| 2022 | $372,984 | $60,727 | $39,286 | $30,000 | 23 | $33,435 | $17,408 |
| 2021 | $290,481 | $2,330 | $38,207 | $32,000 | 24 | — | $15,431 |
| 2020 | $324,858 | $132,069 | $69,167 | $17,800 | 15 | — | $14,787 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TDX Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information describes support for schooling. Applicants must be Native or descendants of Native people who are recorded or beneficial owners of TDX common stock.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $46,500. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $4,500, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed awards were $4,500 each to individual recipients in Alaska and Washington, for schooling. Other listed grants ranged from $1,500 to $3,000 and went to individual recipients in Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, and Ohio, also for schooling.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Silvia Leon-Guerrero as president, MaryJane Merculief as vice president, Dr Tina Woods as secretary, and Paul Philemonoff and Platonida Kashatok as directors.
TDX Foundation is led by Silvia Leon-Guerrero, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Silvia Leon-Guerrero
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Philemonoff
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Platonida Kashatok
Director
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Woods
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
MaryJane Merculief
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Rena Kudrin (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Jane Merculief (2020) — Vice President
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 TDX Foundation
How much does TDX Foundation give each year?
TDX Foundation gave $47K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 17 grants.
What is TDX Foundation's typical grant size?
TDX Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,722, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TDX Foundation give grants?
TDX Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (13%) and Colorado (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (2 grants).
Does TDX Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on TDX Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Schooling" (22 grants) and "Community Outreach" (3 grants).
How large is TDX Foundation?
TDX Foundation reported $404K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TDX Foundation fund?
The available filing information describes support for schooling. Applicants must be Native or descendants of Native people who are recorded or beneficial owners of TDX common stock. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TDX Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to submit a written application accompanied by a letter of intent, transcripts, a class schedule or letter of acceptance, and a letter of recommendation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TDX Foundation's EIN?
TDX Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0144730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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