Bristol Bay Foundation
Accepts applications
Bristol Bay Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 290 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $16,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants290
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$40.8 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2024 was up from $823,924 the year before.
85% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $823,924 | 277 | $35.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 290 | $40.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Aleesha Towns-Bain 111 W 16th Ave Ste 400, Anchorage, AK 99501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 265-7875 |
| What to submit | Available at www.bristolbayfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Rolling deadline |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be located in the bristol bay region of Alaska or demonstrate benefit to bristol bay shareholders. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bristol Bay Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Alaska. It also paid $7,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 214 | $748,846 |
| Washington | 28 | $89,599 |
| Oregon | 9 | $28,882 |
| Georgia | 4 | $21,470 |
| California | 5 | $19,625 |
| Colorado | 3 | $11,220 |
| North Dakota | 3 | $9,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,250 |
| Texas | 3 | $5,375 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake and Peninsula School District | Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay | $16,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $15,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General operating | $14,766 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $14,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $13,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $12,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $12,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $10,700 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $10,000 |
| Bristol Bay Historical Society | Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay | $8,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska | Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay | $8,000 |
| The Evergreen State College Foundation | General operating | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $8,000 |
| Southwest Alaska Vocational & Educational Center | General operating | $7,968 |
| Clarks Point Village Council | Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay | $7,960 |
| Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust | Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay | $7,810 |
| Nushagak Classic Western Alaska Championship Dog Sled Association | General operating | $7,627 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $7,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for vocational education | $6,850 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,750 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,625 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for higher education | $5,750 |
Officers and trustees
- William Chythlook
- Daniel Cheyette
- Angria Agli
- Patrick E Patterson III
- Cameron Poindexter
- Paul McDonogh
- Jayme Selanoff
- Terrence Shanigan
- Jason Metrokin
- Hazel Nelson
- Wassiliisia Bennis
- Aleesha Towns-Bain
Questions people ask
Does Bristol Bay Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Rolling deadline.
How much does Bristol Bay Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 290 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Bristol Bay Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Chythlook (Chair), Daniel Cheyette (Vice President), Angria Agli (Secretary) and Patrick E Patterson III (Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Bristol Bay Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.