Doyon Foundation
Accepts applications
Doyon Foundation is a private foundation in Fairbanks, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 482 grants; the typical grant was $2,400 and the largest $7,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants482
- Typical grant$2,400
- Largest grant$7,200
- Assets$51.3 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 606 | $44.6 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 552 | $49.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 482 | $51.3 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Doyon Foundation 3702 Cameron St, Fairbanks, AK 99709 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 459-2049 |
| What to submit | Application form |
| Deadlines | March 15, june 15, september 15, november 15 |
| Restrictions | Shareholders of doyon limited and lineal descendants are the permitted beneficiaries |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Doyon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 39 states, the most to Alaska. It also paid $5,250 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 316 | $735,289 |
| Washington | 17 | $52,778 |
| Arizona | 16 | $42,850 |
| Colorado | 13 | $36,150 |
| Texas | 12 | $30,504 |
| Oregon | 10 | $28,800 |
| California | 11 | $25,215 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $19,300 |
| Utah | 9 | $17,031 |
| Virginia | 6 | $15,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,795 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,704 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,175 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin Schwartz
- Beth Leonard
- Orie Williams
- Matthew Calhoun
- Marie Cleaver
- Cheryl Cadzow
- Mariah Pitka-Jenkins
- Eileen Whitmer
- Craig Fleener
- Jennifer Adams
- Jennifer Fate-Velaise
- Aaron Roth
Questions people ask
Does Doyon Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15, june 15, september 15, november 15.
How much does Doyon Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 482 grants, with a typical grant of $2,400.
Who runs Doyon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin Schwartz (Secretary/Treasurer), Beth Leonard (Board Member), Orie Williams (Board Member) and Matthew Calhoun (Board Member) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Doyon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.