Nonprofit · EIN 82-3556262
BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP
Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $484,759 | $462,564 | $22,195 | $731,006 | $384,579 | $346,427 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $682,639 | $728,685 | -$46,046 | $636,437 | $312,205 | $324,232 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $483,196
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,563
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $172,821
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $202,060
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,390
- Occupancy
- $1,722
- Travel
- $84,711
- Program services (functional)
- $461,823
- Management and general (functional)
- $741
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $636,437
- Total assets, end of year
- $731,006
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $384,579
- Net assets, end of year
- $346,427
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $346,427
- Gross receipts
- $484,759
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYLENE WHEELER | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $164,251 |
| JERRY IVANOFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $13,640 |
| WILLIAM IGKURAK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $5,060 |
| FERDINAND CARTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $4,560 |
| AXEL JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $4,310 |
| CHARLES MOSES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $4,310 |
| LUCY APATIKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $4,060 |
| MARY ANN MIKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $4,060 |
| JOHN TWITCHELL SR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $4,060 |
| JOHN WAGHIYI JR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $3,350 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYLENE WHEELER | DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $99,880 |
| JERRY IVANOFF | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| JOHN WAGHIYI JR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM IGKURAK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| MARY ANN MIKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| LUCY APATIKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
| AXEL JACKSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
| JOHN TWITCHELL SR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
| CHARLES MOSES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
| FERDINAND CARTER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 3.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 911 W 8TH AVE STE 101 PMB 62, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-3340
- In care of
- % MELLISA JOHNSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 911 W 8TH AVENUE SUITE 101 PMB62, ANCHORAGE AK 99501
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JAYLENE WHEELER
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- JAYLENE WHEELER, 911 W 8TH AVENUE SUITE 101 PMB62, ANCHORAGE AK 99501
- Signed the 990
- JAYLENE WHEELER, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (907) 891-1229
- Website
- BERINGSEAELDERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PORTER & ALLISON INC
Mission
BSEG'S MISSION IS TO SPEAK AND WORK TOGETHER AS ONE VOICE TO PROTECT AND RESPECT OUR TRADITIONAL WAYS OF LIFE, THE OCEAN WEB OF LIFE THAT SUPPORTS THE RESOURCES WE RELY ON, AND OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE. AS ELDERS, WE ARE MESSENGERS TO OUR CHILDREN, OUR TRIBAL COUNCILS, AND THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT OUR MARINE RESOURCES, ECOSYSTEM, AND WAYS OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- GBMF 4: WITH SUPPORT FROM THE GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION (GBMF), THE BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP (BSEG) HAS REFINED ITS STRATEGIC PLAN, IDENTIFIED LEAR POLICY TARGETS, AND IS WELL-POSITIONED TO REPRESENT TRIBAL VOICES FOR THE LONG TERM IN SAFEGUARDING THE NORTHERN BERING SEA FROM FISHING,SHIPPING AND OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENT. ALSO, THE NORTHERN BERING SEA CLIMATE RESILIENCE AREA TRIBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL REMAINS A POWERFUL CONSTITUENCY FOR PROTECTING 291,000 KM2 OF THE NORTHERN BERING SEA BY DEVELOPING A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN TO ACHIEVE DURABLE PROTECTIONS FOR THE AREA AND ENGAGING FEDERAL AND STATE DECISION-MAKERS.Expenses $172,691 · grants $50,000
- GBMF 1 AND GBMF 2. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION (GBMF), THE BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP (BSEG) INCORPORATED AS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION AND BECAME WELL-POSITIONED FOR REPRESENTING TRIBAL VOICES FOR THE LONG-TERM PROTECTION OF THE NORTHERN BERING SEA. ALSO, BSEG ADVOCATED FOR THE NORTH PACIFIC FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (NPFMC) TO BETTER PROTECT BERING SEA FOOD WEBS AND HABITATS FROM ECOSYSTEM-SCALE OVERFISHING.Expenses $97,804
- PEW: WITH SUPPORT FROM THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS, THE BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP (BSEG) ADDRESSED PRIORITIES INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS APPROVED STRATEGIC PLAN. THESE GOALS INCLUDE: 1. INCREASING NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION ADVOCACY; 2. STRENGTHENING CO-MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES; 3. LEVERAGING OUR PARTNERSHIPS FOR GREATER IMPACT; AND 4. REINFORCING OUR SUSTAINABILITY.Expenses $56,258
- GBMF 3: WITH SUPPORT FROM THE GORDON AND BETTY MOORE FOUNDATION (GBMF), THE NORTHERN BERING SEA CLIMATE RESILIENCE AREA (NBSCRA) FEDERAL TASK FORCE AND BERING INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRIBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (BITAC) CO-PRODUCED A SALMON RESILIENCE PLAN. THE INTENT WAS TO PROTECT 291,000-KM2 AREA FROM BOTTOM TRAWLING AND OTHER FISHING, SHIPPING AND OFFSHORE DEVELOPMENT IMPACTS, AS WELL AS ASSIST THE BITAC SECURE MULTI-YEAR FEDERAL FUNDING. FNDI: WITH SUPPORT FROM THE FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (FNDI), THE BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP (BSEG) PRIORITIZED GOALS INCLUDED IN ITS FUND DEVELOPMENT PLAN (EX. REINFORCE SUSTAINABILITY), IMPLEMENTED VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF ITS COMMUNICATIONS PLAN, AND CONTINUED TO SUPPORT IN-PERSON CONVENINGS OF ELDER REPRESENTATIVES THAT AIMED TO FURTHER NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION. NAP: WITH SUPPORT FROM THE NATIVE AMERICANS IN PHILANTHROPY (NAP), THE NORTHERN BERING SEA CLIMATE RESILIENCE AREA (NBSCRA) COALITION PROVIDED A VARIETY OF ASSISTANCE TO THE BERING INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRIBAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (BITAC). ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED IN FOLLOWING AREAS (EXAMPLES): CONSULTING ASSISTANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SALMON RESILIENCE PLAN; IDENTIFYING GOVERNANCE MODEL OPTIONS FOR THE NBSCRA WORK; PROVIDING NBSCRA UPDATES TO OVER 70 TRIBES THAT ARE REPRESENTED BY THE BITAC; AND PROVIDING CO-PRODUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE (CPK) TRAINING TO THE BITAC. OTHER COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. INDIGENOUS EARTH FUND: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.Expenses $135,070
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3556262
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $731,006
- Income (IRS master file)
- $484,759
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $484,759 | $462,564 | $731,006 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $682,639 | $728,685 | $636,437 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JAYLENE WHEELER | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-3556262).
Questions about BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP
- What is the EIN of BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP is 82-3556262.
- Is BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP 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 BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JAYLENE WHEELER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,251 (JAYLENE WHEELER, DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BERING SEA ELDERS GROUP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $484,759, expenses of $462,564 and total assets of $731,006 at year end.
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