The Aleut Foundation
The Aleut Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its programs have supported education, career development, vocational training, and cultural connection for Aleut shareholders and descendants.
The Aleut Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aleut Foundation gave $1.3M across 522 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,313,140
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 522
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,516
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,834
- Total assets
- $564,670
- -72.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Aleut Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its scholarship information directs eligible applicants to apply for the school-year scholarship; its updates describe vocational training and career-development applications as open year-round.
- Review Cycle
- The fall/spring school-year scholarship listing gives July 31 as the deadline.
- Deadline
- The fall/spring school-year scholarship listing gives July 31 as the deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4000 Old Seward Hwy Ste 202, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 646-1929
Website: https://aleutcorp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Aleut Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aleutians E Borough School Dis ($46K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $256K.
Organizations only. It also paid 442 individual scholarships ($877,886), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,097 grants of 1,103 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska, 1% to California, and 1% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 522 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Aleut Foundation gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $943K (2023) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 522 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aleutians E Borough School Dis Sand Point, AK | Cultural Preservation Grant | $15,000 |
| University of AK Foundation - ANSEP Fairbanks, AK | Cultural Preservation Grant | $15,000 |
| University of AK Foundation - ANSEP Fairbanks, AK | Cultural Preservation Grant | $15,000 |
| Pribilof School District St Paul Island, AK | Donation | $15,000 |
| Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove King Cove, AK | ANSEP Middle School Academy Support | $10,000 |
| Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove King Cove, AK | ANSEP Middle School Academy Support | $10,000 |
| Akutan Traditional Council Akutan, AK | Community Career Development Grant | $10,000 |
| Aleut Community of St Paul Island St. Paul, AK | Community Career Development Grant | $10,000 |
| Aleut Marine Mammal Commission Akutan, AK | Cultural Preservation Grant | $10,000 |
| Aleutian Pribilof Islands Assc Anchorage, AK | Cultural Preservation Grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $564,670 | $425,102 | $1,971,317 | $1,313,140 | 522 | $1,971,317 | — | $50,762 |
| 2024 | $2,031,678 | $2,560,927 | $1,802,802 | $1,302,179 | 572 | $1,810,222 | $8,988 | $98,469 |
| 2023 | $1,255,350 | $1,761,924 | $1,670,988 | $942,866 | 3 | $1,163,259 | — | $46,088 |
| 2022 | $925,739 | $1,724,058 | $1,421,022 | $1,008,507 | 3 | $1,048,709 | — | $34,607 |
| 2021 | $618,305 | $1,736,917 | $1,433,015 | $1,050,576 | 3 | — | — | $19,651 |
| 2020 | $313,571 | $1,615,744 | $1,552,867 | $1,238,024 | 3 | — | — | $11,243 |
| 2019 | $266,347 | $1,619,507 | $1,610,041 | $1,151,456 | 3 | — | — | $9,255 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Aleut Foundation reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s website describes support for education, career development, vocational training, and cultural connection. Its programs have included scholarships for degree-seeking students, vocational and career-development support, culture-preservation grants, and support for culture-camp activities.
A 2025 filing lists grants for purposes including cultural preservation, donations, ANSEP Middle School Academy support, and community career development. Among the supported organizations, Fort Ross Conservancy received $10,000 in 2025; the conservancy describes its mission as preserving the nature and culture of the Sonoma Coast for the public.
Grantmaking
The Foundation reported 522 grants totaling $1,313,140 in 2025. Individual grants ranged from $45 to $15,000, with a median of $1,834. In 2024, it reported 572 grants totaling $1,302,179; in 2023, it reported three grants totaling $942,866.
Among the largest listed 2025 grants were $15,000 each to Aleutians East Borough School District for a Cultural Preservation Grant, the University of Alaska Foundation’s ANSEP program for Cultural Preservation Grants, and Pribilof School District for a donation. Other listed awards included $10,000 to Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove for ANSEP Middle School Academy support, $10,000 to Akutan Traditional Council for a Community Career Development Grant, and $10,000 to Aleut Marine Mammal Commission for a Cultural Preservation Grant.
The Foundation’s 2023 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The Foundation’s updates also describe application periods for scholarships and year-round applications for vocational training and career-development grants. The Ulakaia Center’s fall/spring school-year scholarship information encourages Aleut shareholders and registered descendants in postsecondary education to apply.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Rose as Chair, with a start date of October 2024, and Colleen Dushkin as Vice Chair. It also lists Jessica Borenin, Michele Yatchmeneff, Nicole Sherebernikoff, and Crystal Dushkin as directors, and Andrew Guenther. Kathy Griesbaum is listed as Chair through October 2024. Kyla Morris is listed as Executive Director through October 2024.
The Aleut Foundation is led by Kyla Morris, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kyla Morris
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$55K (2024) → $129K (2025)
Mary Rose
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$200 (2025)
Kathy Griesbaum
Chair
Chair → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Yatchmeneff
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$200 (2025)
Crystal Dushkin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Borenin
Director
Director → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Sherebernikoff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew
Guenther
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$200 (2025)
Colleen Dushkin
Vice Chair
Director → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Michael Jenks (2019–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 10/2023
- Former: Millie Jackson (2022–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 10/2023
- Former: Andrew Guenther (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Toomey (2024) — Interim Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 623
- Former: Millie McKeown (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Mary Guenther (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Jenks (2022) — Secretaytreasurer
- Former: Boris Merculieff (2021) — Director
- Former: Deborah Mack (2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Thomas Mack (2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Ferguson (2019–2020) — Co-Chair
- Former: Okalena Patricia Lekanof-Gregory (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $129K, to Kyla Morris (Executive Director (end: 10/2024)). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Aleut Foundation
How much does The Aleut Foundation give each year?
The Aleut Foundation gave $1.3M across 522 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 572 grants.
What is The Aleut Foundation's typical grant size?
The Aleut Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,834, and its average grant was $2,516, across 522 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aleut Foundation give grants?
The Aleut Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (40 grants), Sand Point, AK (13 grants), Atka, AK (4 grants) and Unalaska, AK (4 grants).
Does The Aleut Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of The Aleut Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (284 of 522) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Youth Advance Scholarship" (50 grants), "Culture Camp Travel Scholarship" (44 grants) and "Donation" (24 grants).
Who are The Aleut Foundation's largest grantees?
The Aleut Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aleutians E Borough School Dis ($45,632 across 6 grants), Native Village of Atka ($35,000 across 4 grants) and University of AK Foundation - ANSEP ($30,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 442 individual scholarships ($877,886), which are not listed by name. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Aleut Foundation?
The Aleut Foundation reported $565K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Aleut Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s website describes support for education, career development, vocational training, and cultural connection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Aleut Foundation?
The Foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Aleut Foundation's EIN?
The Aleut Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0124517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Aleut Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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