Huna Heritage Foundation
Accepts applications
Huna Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in Juneau, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $144,750 in 78 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $4,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$144,750
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$308,990
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $135,639 the year before.
100% 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 | $135,639 | 60 | $318,913 |
| 2024 | $144,750 | 78 | $308,990 |
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 | Huna Heritage Foundation 9301 Glacier Highway 210, Juneau, AK 99801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 789-1896 |
| What to submit | Educational scholarship: a completed application must be submitted along with a financial needs assessment, current available resource statement, projected budget, waiver, high school transcripts or ged certificate letter, written notification of acceptance from the college or university, etc. Vocational education assistance: mail or fax a completed application. Must be submitted along with a financial needs assessment, current available resource statement, projected budget, high school transcripts or ged certificate, waiver for release of information, letter or written notification of acceptance from the vocational program, etc. Cultural education assistance program: mail or fax completed application with a description of the training program, including costs associated with this course of instruction. Brochures from the training program will meet this requirement. |
| Deadlines | Educational scholarship: september 30 for 1st/2nd quarter or 1st semester january 30 for 3rd/4th or |
| Restrictions | Educational scholarship: some of the requirements are: - be a huna totem corporation shareholder or descendant - have a high school diploma or ged certificate - be accepted by or attending an accredited college or university - be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) semester hours - be in good academic standing - have submitted your free application for federal student aid vocational education assistance: - be huna totem shareholder or descendant. The term descendant refers to 'a person who is descendant from a native, or adopted by a native, or adopted by a descendant of a native' (as defined in the Alaska native claims settlement act amendments of 1987) - be unemployed or underemployed - be at least 18 years of age. High school students are eligible at age 17 - if eligible, apply to the bureau of indian affairs agency contracted to provide vocational education funding assistance in your area - vocational education courses must be approved by a national accreditation association or the al |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Huna Heritage Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 55 | $80,150 |
| Washington | 10 | $27,100 |
| Missouri | 3 | $10,500 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $4,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,075 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,075 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Angela Michaud
- Bertha M Franulovich
- Gordon Greenwald
- Mary Peterson
- Valarie Veler
- Ozzie Sheakley
- Anthony Lindoff
- Amelia Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Huna Heritage Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Educational scholarship: september 30 for 1st/2nd quarter or 1st semester january 30 for 3rd/4th or.
How much does Huna Heritage Foundation give?
$144,750 in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Huna Heritage Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Angela Michaud (Board of Trustee), Bertha M Franulovich (Board of Trustee), Gordon Greenwald (Board of Trustee) and Mary Peterson (Board Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Huna Heritage Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.