Nonprofit · EIN 81-4326224
ARCTIC ENCOUNTER
Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $659,476 | $703,427 | -$43,951 | $59,057 | $10,910 | $48,147 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $803,136 | $844,404 | -$41,268 | $92,098 | $0 | $92,098 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $768,287 | $789,146 | -$20,859 | $133,366 | $0 | $133,366 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $659,476
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $13,436
- Program services (functional)
- $703,427
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,098
- Total assets, end of year
- $59,057
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,910
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,147
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $48,147
- Gross receipts
- $659,476
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- AK
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARILYN ROMANO | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meghan Gavin | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Dwyer | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JACQUALINE DENISE SCHAEFFER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN KELLIE | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| GAIL SCHUBERT | Vice President Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JOHN GARNER | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PATRICK KELLY | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| EMILY EDENSHAW | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARILYN ROMANO | President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Meghan Gavin | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Dwyer | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JACQUALINE DENISE SCHAEFFER | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN KELLIE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GAIL SCHUBERT | Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN GARNER | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PATRICK KELLY | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| EMILY EDENSHAW | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARILYN ROMANO | President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Meghan Gavin | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Dwyer | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JACQUALINE DENISE SCHAEFFER | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN KELLIE | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GAIL SCHUBERT | Vice President Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN GARNER | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRENDAN PATRICK KELLY | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| EMILY EDENSHAW | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 911 W 8TH AVE STE 101 PMB 49, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-3340
- In care of
- % RACHEL KALLANDER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Meghan Gavin, 911 W 8TH AVE STE 101 PMB49, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501
- Signed the 990
- JOHN GARNER, Treasurer
- Phone
- (206) 334-4618
- Website
- www.arcticencounter.com
- Return prepared by
- Goodrich Accounting LLC
Mission
The mission of the Arctic Encounter Symposium is to convene leaders and experts from every arena to tackle the shared interests and concerns of the United States and the global community as we look north to the last emerging frontierthe Arctic.The Arctic Encounter strives to challenge the status quo dialogue, critically address challenges to realizing the Arctic's full potential, advocate for the peoples who live there, and collaborate on sustainable solutions for the future.
Program accomplishments
- The Arctic Encounter Symposium (AES) is the largest annual Arctic policy event in the United States. The AES aims to confront the shared interests and concerns of theUnited States and the global community as we look north to the last emerging frontier- the Arctic. Policymakers, industry leaders, regional stakeholders, and leading experts from the science, technology, maritime, and energy sectors, come together at the AES to challenge the status quo dialogue, engage challenges, and develop solutions. The Arctic Encounter's flagship event in Anchorage, Alaska convenes policymakers, industry, researchers, indigenous leaders, security leaders, and other experts to confront the leading issues in Arctic policy, innovation, and development. Over 1,000 participants from 30+ nations gather to address the most pressing challenges and innovative ideas in the Arctic region.Expenses $703,427
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4326224
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $59,057
- Income (IRS master file)
- $659,476
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $659,476 | $703,427 | $59,057 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $803,136 | $844,404 | $92,098 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $768,287 | $789,146 | $133,366 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $464,271 | $358,680 | $154,225 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-4326224).
Questions about ARCTIC ENCOUNTER
- What is the EIN of ARCTIC ENCOUNTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARCTIC ENCOUNTER is 81-4326224.
- Is ARCTIC ENCOUNTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ARCTIC ENCOUNTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARCTIC ENCOUNTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ARCTIC ENCOUNTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARCTIC ENCOUNTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARCTIC ENCOUNTER?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Meghan Gavin.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARCTIC ENCOUNTER?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARCTIC ENCOUNTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $659,476, expenses of $703,427 and total assets of $59,057 at year end.
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