Kuskokwim Educational Foundation
Accepts applications
Kuskokwim Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,055 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $4,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$56,055
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$4,250
- Assets$61,291
Giving in 2024 was down from $72,940 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $53,786 | 32 | $110,228 |
| 2023 | $72,940 | 47 | $25,065 |
| 2024 | $56,055 | 36 | $61,291 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kuskokwim Educational Foundation 4300 B Street Suite 405, Anchorage, AK 99503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 243-2944 |
| What to submit | The scholarship application requests personal information, high school and other educational background, as well as the anticipated budget for the student's expenses, including any other grants or scholarships the student has recieved. Other information is needed to complete the application. This includes a letter of introduction, recent photo, high school and other educational transcripts, as well as two letters of recommendations. |
| Deadlines | July 15th for fall semester; december 15th for spring semester. |
| Restrictions | Must be a shareholder of the kuskokwim corporation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kuskokwim Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 30 | $43,680 |
| Ohio | 2 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $3,125 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,125 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,875 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,875 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $625 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $625 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $625 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $625 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $625 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $625 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $625 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $175 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $165 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $120 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $95 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana Diehl
- Quentin Simeon
- Christina Beshaw
- Amanda Hoffman
- Shenai Simeon
- Isha Twitchell
Questions people ask
Does Kuskokwim Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 15th for fall semester; december 15th for spring semester..
How much does Kuskokwim Educational Foundation give?
$56,055 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Kuskokwim Educational Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana Diehl (President), Quentin Simeon (Vice President), Christina Beshaw (Secretary/Treasurer) and Amanda Hoffman (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Kuskokwim Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.