West High Alumni Association
The Organization raises funds to support the activities of the students at West High School in Anchorage, Alaska.
West High Alumni Association at a glance
In short: West High Alumni Association gave $305K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $305K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $305,093
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $305,093
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $305,093
- Total assets
- $318,469
- +0.1% 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 West High Alumni Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 West High Alumni Association gives
- Giving grew 52% 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 $81K (2020) to $329K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $305,093 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $318,469 | $321,565 | $329,403 | $305,093 | 1 | $4,701 |
| 2023 | $317,997 | $348,822 | $345,448 | $297,803 | 1 | $82 |
| 2022 | $314,563 | $363,947 | $387,763 | $328,618 | 1 | $30 |
| 2021 | $338,187 | $363,701 | $221,580 | $200,199 | 1 | $32 |
| 2020 | $206,470 | $97,797 | $111,432 | $81,374 | 1 | $14 |
About West High Alumni Association
Based on IRS filings
West High Alumni Association is a public charity, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $305K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West High Alumni Association is led by Ardy Robertson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ardy Robertson
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Robertson
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lizzie Kubitz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Tufi
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Stephl
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacia Sutherland
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zjok Durst
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Larkey
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Durst
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Sullivan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rob Larkey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Colleen Patrick-Riley (2021) — Director
- Former: David Block (2021) — Director
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 West High Alumni Association
How much does West High Alumni Association give each year?
West High Alumni Association gave $305K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $298K across 1 grant.
How large is West High Alumni Association?
West High Alumni Association reported $318K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $322K.
Where does West High Alumni Association operate?
West High Alumni Association has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is West High Alumni Association's EIN?
West High Alumni Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3079511. 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 May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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