Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,705 in 87 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$115,705
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$323,873
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $100,410 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,410 | 55 | $208,486 |
| 2024 | $115,705 | 87 | $323,873 |
How to apply
| Contact | Old Harbor Scholarship Fund 2702 Denali Street Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 278-6100 |
| What to submit | Academic and vocational scholarships requires: - application form - proof of eligibility - essay: 300-600 words - transcripts: official high school or college - references: 2 letters of recommendation & one letter of reference - proof of acceptance - recent resume: employment, activities and honors information - ohnc descendants database form elementary education scholarship requires: - application form - proof of eligibility - essay job enhancement scholarship requires: - application form - proof of eligibility - letter of acceptance - show financial need - letter of statement |
| Deadlines | Academic scholarships: all applications must be postmarked on or before june 1 for the fall semester |
| Restrictions | All Alaska natives enrolled under section 5 of the Alaska native claims settlement act to old harbor native corporation and direct or legally adopted descendants of those original enrollees are eligible for this scholarship. Ohsf has adopted as a general scholarship policy that any applicant for an educational or vocational scholarship will receive a scholarship, provided they meet the minimum stated requirements for that scholarship and that ohsf will not weight, compare, or choose between different applications for educational or vocational scholarships. Therefore, ohsf will award an undergraduate, graduate studies, vocational, one-time vocational, or career/professional advancement scholarship to any member who both submits a completed application for a scholarship and meets the minimum established requirements of that scholarship (i.e. Gpa, enrollment, etc.) in addition to educational and vocational scholarships, ohsf also provides grants and scholarships to youths (Alaska natives |
What Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 71 | $93,085 |
| Washington | 12 | $12,070 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,265 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $285 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Vocational | $7,500 |
| Individual | Vocational | $7,500 |
| Individual | Vocational | $7,500 |
| Individual | Vocational | $6,000 |
| Individual | Vocational | $5,086 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Career Enhancement | $2,000 |
| Individual | Career Enhancement | $2,000 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,750 |
| Individual | Vocational | $1,611 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Career Enhancement | $1,265 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Individual | Career Enhancement | $1,200 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Traditional Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
| Individual | Youth | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Coyte Cooper
- Tarrissa Christiansen
- Laverne Haakanson
- Darrell Berntsen
- Melissa Marvin
- Freddie Christiansen
- Donna Nakasone
- Meagan Mickelson
- Tara Stiller
Questions people ask
Does Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Academic scholarships: all applications must be postmarked on or before june 1 for the fall semester.
How much does Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation give?
$115,705 in tax year 2024, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Coyte Cooper (Trustee), Tarrissa Christiansen (Trustee), Laverne Haakanson (Trustee) and Darrell Berntsen (President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Old Harbor Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.