The Southeast Conference
The mission of Southeast Conference is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, healthy communities, and a quality environment in southeast Alaska.
Key facts about The Southeast Conference
- EIN
- 92-0089028
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Total assets
- $12,375,814
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$12.4M
+24.0% YoY
Revenue
$11.9M
+94.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$16K
+14.0% YoY
Expenses
$11.5M
+105.4% YoY
About The Southeast Conference
Based on IRS filings
The Southeast Conference is a public charity, based in Juneau, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $16K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $22K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,375,814 | $9,977,641 | $8,108,145 |
| Revenue | $11,880,663 | $6,114,583 | $8,506,225 |
| Expenses | $11,536,316 | $5,615,723 | $2,296,968 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,903 | $13,945 | $7,102 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Southeast Conference is led by Robert Venables, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Venables
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Zakary Kirkpatrick
President
Board Director → Board 1st Vice President, 2023
Board 1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Gray Jr.
Director
Board Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
KC Hostetler
Director
Board Director → Board Secretary, 2021
Board Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Scheer
Director
Board President → Board Past President, 2022
Board Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Custer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Cabrera
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Cornejo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ganey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lesh
Deputy Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024) → $110K (2025)
Alec Mesdag
Treasurer
Board President → Director, 2023
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Goucher
Secretary
Board Director → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gracia O'Connell
Board 2nd Vice President
Director → Board 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Koester
Board 1st Vice President
Board 2nd Vice President → Board 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Woodruff
Office Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jan Hill (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Kaitlyn Jared (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Karen Peterson (2020–2023) — Biomass Coordinator
- Former: Lacey Simpson (2020–2023) — Board Past President
- Former: Dan Lesh (2023) — Deputy Director
- Former: Bryce Dahlstrom (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Dennis Watson (2020–2022) — Board Director
- Former: Rorie Watt (2020–2022) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Von Bargen (2020–2021) — Board 1st Vice President
- Former: Henrick Kadake Sr. (2020) — Board Director
- Former: Maegan Bosak (2020) — Board Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $159K, to Robert Venables (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Southeast Conference
How large is The Southeast Conference?
The Southeast Conference reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.9M.
Where does The Southeast Conference operate?
The Southeast Conference has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is The Southeast Conference's EIN?
The Southeast Conference's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0089028. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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