The Eyak Foundation
The Eyak Foundation is an Anchorage, Alaska, private foundation that supports the educational and cultural well-being of shareholders of The Eyak Corporation and their descendants. It provides scholarships for college, vocational, and other educational pathways and supports cultural activities.
The Eyak Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eyak Foundation gave $42K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,250
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -32.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,012
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,625,719
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (19% 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 The Eyak Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website directs applicants to its scholarship application and forms.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that applications must be submitted 30 days before the start of the semester. The website gives the same lead time and directs students in programs running January 1 through June 30 to apply during the spring application period.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that applications must be submitted 30 days before the start of the semester.
- Contact
Application contact: Rockele Jones
Mailing address: 615 E 82Nd Ave Ste 300, Anchorage, AK 99518
Phone: (907) 334-6971
Email: rjones@eyakfoundation.org
Website: https://www.eyakfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eyak Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its purpose in relation to Eyak Corporation shareholders, descendants, and their ancestral homeland. Its 2024 grants went to individual recipients in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (19%), Washington (17%), Arizona (14%), Alaska (13%), and Georgia (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Eyak Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $42K (2024) to $63K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $42,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,625,719 | $273,694 | $128,425 | $42,250 | 21 | $125,731 | $51,628 | $165,205 |
| 2023 | $3,046,425 | $245,302 | $166,991 | $63,166 | 31 | $163,928 | $51,259 | $137,166 |
| 2022 | $2,496,661 | $199,633 | $146,426 | $52,167 | 24 | $144,753 | $48,105 | $129,392 |
| 2021 | $3,075,892 | $118,374 | $98,939 | $49,887 | 27 | $96,244 | $91,400 | $143,733 |
| 2020 | $2,740,895 | $187,364 | $71,874 | $47,167 | 35 | — | $49,645 | $109,612 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eyak Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K 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 foundation’s mission is to support The Eyak Corporation’s shareholders and descendants through scholarships and cultural activities. Its stated core purpose is to support educational and cultural activities relevant to the needs of Eyak shareholders, descendants, and their ancestral homeland.
The foundation’s website describes scholarship opportunities for eligible students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, vocational, or continuing education. Its 2024 filing reports that it distributed $42,250 in vocational, technical, and higher-education scholarships for Alaska Native education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $42,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest listed awards were $3,000 each, all for scholarships to individual recipients.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that applicants must submit an online application and, as applicable, proof of descent from an original Eyak Corporation shareholder, recommendation letters, transcripts or vocational-course completion documentation, returning-student questions, a new personal-history and education-goal essay, proof of program acceptance, course descriptions and requirements, and a recent photograph. The filing states that awards may be used only for tuition, room and board, fees, books, and course-required supplies. Funds are paid to the academic or vocational institution administering them for the student on a per-semester basis. Students must submit final grades and an official transcript after each semester or course; second-semester funds are not released until final grades are received.
The website lists a scholarship amount of $3,000 per calendar year for undergraduate, graduate, and vocational study. It states that applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be a Native shareholder of The Eyak Corporation or a lineal descendant of a Native shareholder, and be enrolled in an eligible accredited program. It also lists financial need and, where applicable, a minimum 2.0 GPA among its eligibility requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Ujioka as president, Martin Parsons as vice president, Todd Lilleness as secretary, and Rikki Addy as treasurer. It lists John Johnson, Ashley Christensen, and Sherman Powell as trustees.
The Eyak Foundation is led by James Ujioka, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Ujioka
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Christensen
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherman Powell
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin D. Parsons
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Lilleness
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rikki Addy
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nicholaus Tiedeman (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rockele Jones (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Ujioka (2020) — President
- Former: Nick Tiedeman (2020) — Trustee
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 The Eyak Foundation
How much does The Eyak Foundation give each year?
The Eyak Foundation gave $42K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $63K across 31 grants.
What is The Eyak Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eyak Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,012, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eyak Foundation give grants?
The Eyak Foundation's top state is Oregon, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (17%) and Arizona (14%).
Does The Eyak Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Eyak Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (21 grants).
How large is The Eyak Foundation?
The Eyak Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Eyak Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support The Eyak Corporation’s shareholders and descendants through scholarships and cultural activities. Its stated core purpose is to support educational and cultural activities relevant to the needs of Eyak shareholders, descendants, and their ancestral homeland. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eyak Foundation?
The foundation’s website directs applicants to its scholarship application and forms. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eyak Foundation's EIN?
The Eyak Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0161386. 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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