EIN 92-0047009

Kawerak

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
380
City
Nome
State
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
To assist, promote and provide programs and services to improve the social, economic, educational, cultural and governmental self-sufficiency for the betterment of the Native people within the region.
Total revenues
$56,234,294
2023
Total expenses
$56,884,891
2023
Total assets
$96,501,696
2023
Num. employees
380
2023

Program areas at Kawerak

Community services division: the community services division (csd) provides public safety and wellness services and other programs designed to improve the economy, financial management and infrastructure of the region's communities. Csd provides services to address the needs of children and families throughout the bering strait region. It also includes the Kawerak transportation program which provides comprehensive transportation services throughout the region.
Natural resources division: the natural resources division (nrd) conducts research projects and advocates for tribes' continued subsistence uses in federal and state resource management decision making and encourages the use of traditional knowledge regarding natural resources including the ecosystem, land, fish, animals and birds in the bering strait region.
Education and employment supportive services division: the education and employment supportive services division (eessd) is designed to increase the number of trained, educated and employed tribal members and to provide early childhood services to address the needs of children and families. Kawerak provides financial support, comprehensive case management, education, and training and technical assistance to assist tribal members in reaching their educational objectives or secure employment or complete employment goals to become self-sufficient.
Administration division: the administration division oversees operations, develops strategic actions, and facilitates interagency partnerships.
Cultural and regional development division: includes community, planning, and development; eskimo heritage; katirvik cultural center; and planning pr

Who funds Kawerak

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)General Nonprofit Support$8,000,000
ThreadCovid19 Program Support$2,132,274
Alaska Community Foundation (ACF)Operational Support$549,182
...and 24 more grants received totalling $13,239,806

Personnel at Kawerak

NameTitleCompensation
Donna RayChief Financial Officer$306,382
Mary DavidExecutive Vice President$270,976
Melanie BahnkePresident$376,223
Julie Raymond-YakoubianSS Program Director$170,237
Traci McGarryCFS Program Director$144,025
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Kawerak

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$53,975,243
Program services$131,913
Investment income and dividends$876,192
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$763,845
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-492
Miscellaneous revenues$487,593
Total revenues$56,234,294

Form 990s for Kawerak

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-16990View PDF
2022-122023-09-28990View PDF
2021-122022-10-28990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $324,825 from Engineering Ministries International USA (EMI)
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $8,000,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
LobbyingReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 948
Nome, AK 99762
County
Nome Census Area, AK
Website URL
kawerak.org/ 
Phone
(907) 443-5231
IRS details
EIN
92-0047009
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T12: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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