Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial Trust
Accepts applications
Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Kotzebue, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $1.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$43.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $864,236 | 1 | $35.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 1 | $38.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 1 | $43.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Aqqaluk Trust PO Box 509, Kotzebue, AK 99752 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (866) 442-1607 |
| What to submit | Application, transcripts, nana shareholder card, letters of reference, statement of purpose including education goals and explanation of use of previous scholarship funds, proof of enrollment |
| Deadlines | Various depending on term |
| Restrictions | Demonstrated commitment to inupiaq values, prior academic performance, financial need, and recommendations from others. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 1 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarships - See Attached Schedul | Education | $1.2 million |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Petro Lowndes
- Ian Erlich
- Brett Kirk
- Lee Staheli Jr
- Clara McConnell
- Jamie Margaret Adams
- Robin J Kornfield
- Meghan Palmer
Questions people ask
Does Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various depending on term.
How much does Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial Trust give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Petro Lowndes (Interim Operations Manager / Trustee), Ian Erlich (President/Ceo, Resigned February 2025), Brett Kirk (Chair) and Lee Staheli Jr (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.