Nonprofit · EIN 92-0047009
KAWERAK INC
Tax-exempt · NOME, AK 99762
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $86,867,929 | $86,167,052 | $700,877 | $96,964,582 | $45,511,029 | $51,453,553 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $56,234,294 | $56,884,891 | -$650,597 | $96,501,696 | $46,254,904 | $50,246,792 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $84,943,826
- of which government grants
- $79,639,696
- Program service revenue
- $55,757
- Investment income
- $1,347,643
- Net rental income
- $6,592
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $867
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$787
- Other revenue
- $520,703
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $21,033,658
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,605,999
- Other salaries and wages
- $25,027,163
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,259,287
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $216,649
- Accounting fees
- $118,264
- Occupancy
- $1,644,683
- Travel
- $2,340,415
- Depreciation
- $1,656,070
- Program services (functional)
- $69,950,940
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,216,112
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $96,501,696
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,964,582
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,511,029
- Net assets, end of year
- $51,453,553
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,369,891
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,710,840
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $51,080,529
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $373,024
- Gross unrelated business income
- $637,993
- Gross receipts
- $87,756,106
- Employees
- 419
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1973
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE BAHNKE | PRESIDENT Officer | 37.5 | $603,415 | $57,888 |
| JOHN BIOFF | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $362,704 | $57,268 |
| DONNA RAY | CFO Officer | 37.8 | $347,695 | $52,057 |
| MARY DAVID | EXECUTIVE VP Highest-paid employee | 30 | $263,174 | $46,377 |
| DEBORAH TROWBRIDGE | HEADSTART DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $219,398 | $45,087 |
| WILLIAM GEMAR | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 43 | $223,037 | $29,936 |
| JULIE RAYMOND-YAKOUBIAN | SOCIAL SCIENCE PD Highest-paid employee | 43.6 | $211,791 | $39,903 |
| DEBBIE PEACOCK | CFO Officer | 38.5 | $193,643 | $23,628 |
| FRANK KATCHATAG | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 13.4 | $96,300 | $0 |
| ANNA M OXEREOK | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $43,860 | $0 |
| BARBARA J GRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 7.5 | $38,700 | $0 |
| JILL B CAMPBELL | SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Trustee or director | 6.3 | $32,250 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN PAYENNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.8 | $24,510 | $0 |
| BEN PUNGOWIYI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.7 | $24,115 | $0 |
| ROBERT KEITH | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4.5 | $23,220 | $0 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERLIN KOONOOKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.3 | $16,770 |
| CHARLIE FITKA JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.3 | $16,770 |
| LUCY H OQUILLUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.8 | $14,190 |
| GILBERT TOCKTOO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.1 | $10,820 |
| MATILDA HARDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $10,320 |
| SHAWN BERGAMASCHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $10,320 |
| SAMANTHA OZENNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $10,320 |
| THERESA KOBUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $10,195 |
| AGATHA FOXIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.9 | $9,675 |
| JERRY OKBAOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.9 | $9,675 |
| STELLA HAVATONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.9 | $9,675 |
| IRENE NAVARRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $9,030 |
| RICHARD NASSUK SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.4 | $7,095 |
| ANTHONY HAUGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.9 | $4,515 |
| PRESTON ROOKOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.8 | $3,870 |
| DAWN WARNKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.8 | $3,870 |
| LOLA HANNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $3,225 |
| JACOB MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $3,225 |
| ALLISON JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $2,580 |
| BERNICE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $2,580 |
| KIRSTEN TIMBERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.4 | $1,935 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE BAHNKE | PRESIDENT Officer | 37.5 | $425,291 | $53,672 |
| DONNA RAY | CFO Officer | 40 | $327,471 | $50,064 |
| JOHN BIOFF | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $291,883 | $49,752 |
| MARY DAVID | EXECUTIVE VP Highest-paid employee | 36 | $265,953 | $45,470 |
| WILLIAM GEMAR | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 43 | $199,358 | $27,400 |
| DEBORAH TROWBRIDGE | HEADSTART DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,991 | $40,751 |
| STEPHANIE HARJO | PAYROLL MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 46 | $166,551 | $33,050 |
| FRANK KATCHATAG | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8.5 | $47,780 | $0 |
| BARBARA J GRAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $24,075 | $0 |
| ANNA M OXEREOK | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 4.4 | $17,435 | $0 |
| BEN PUNGOWIYI | SERGEANTATARMS Trustee or director, Officer | 4.2 | $16,735 | $0 |
| ROBERT KEITH | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.7 | $14,925 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN PAYENNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3.6 | $14,435 | $0 |
| MERLIN KOONOOKA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $10,095 | $0 |
| CHARLIE FITKA JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $9,895 | $0 |
| AGATHA FOXIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.8 | $7,000 | $0 |
| LUCY OQUILLUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.7 | $6,800 | $0 |
| JILL CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $6,000 | $0 |
| MATILDA HARDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $5,800 | $0 |
| GILBERT TOCKTOO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $5,800 | $0 |
| JERRY OKBAOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.4 | $5,500 | $0 |
| SHAWN BERGAMASCHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.3 | $5,000 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.3 | $5,000 | $0 |
| LOLA HANNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.1 | $4,255 | $0 |
| ANDREW MILLER JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $4,000 | $0 |
| ANTHONY HAUGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.8 | $3,085 | $0 |
| IRENE NAVARRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.8 | $3,000 | $0 |
| PRESTON ROOKOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.8 | $3,000 | $0 |
| JOHNSON ENINGOWUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.7 | $2,650 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN TIMBERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $2,585 | $0 |
| STELLA HAVATONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $2,500 | $0 |
| BERNICE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.6 | $2,500 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA OZENNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $2,000 | $0 |
| ARCHIE ERVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $2,000 | $0 |
| LEO M CHARLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $650 | $0 |
| AMOS BROWN SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $500 | $0 |
| AXEL JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $500 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 500 SEPPALA DRIVE, NOME, AK 99762-0000
- In care of
- % MELANIE BAHNKE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELANIE BAHNKE, PO BOX 948, NOME, AK 99762
- Signed the 990
- DEBBIE PEACOCK, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (907) 443-4231
Mission
PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF IRAS AND TRADITIONAL COUNCILS
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION CSD PROVIDES PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE REGIONS COMMUNITIES. CSD PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE BERING STRAIT REGION. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE KAWERAK TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.Expenses $39,544,717 · grants $15,872,113
- EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION: THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION EESSD IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRAINED EDUCATED AND EMPLOYED TRIBAL MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. KAWERAK PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST TRIBAL MEMBERS IN REACHING THEIR EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OR SECURE EMPLOYMENT OR COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT GOALS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.Expenses $18,694,221 · grants $3,208,087 · revenue $55,757
- NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION: THE NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION NRD CONDUCTS RESEARCH PROJECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR TRIBES CONTINUED SUBSISTENCE USES IN FEDERAL AND STATE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING AND ENCOURAGES THE USE OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE REGARDING NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING THE ECOSYSTEM LAND FISH ANIMALS AND BIRDS IN THE BERING STRAIT REGION.Expenses $6,815,427 · grants $84,123
- ADMINISTRATION DIVISION: THE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OVERSEES OPERATIONS DEVELOPS STRATEGIC ACTIONS AND FACILITATES INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIPS.Expenses $2,812,642 · grants $1,858,535
- CULTURAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: THE CULTURAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION CRDD INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; ESKIMO HERITAGE PROGRAM; KATIRVIK CULTURAL CENTER; AND PLANNING. EACH PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND TRIBAL CAPACITY BUILDING TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE TRIBES AND COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION CULTURAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY GRANT ACQUISITION AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING.Expenses $2,083,933 · grants $10,800
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0047009
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $96,964,582
- Income (IRS master file)
- $87,756,106
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $86,867,929 | $86,167,052 | $96,964,582 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $56,234,294 | $56,884,891 | $96,501,696 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $68,440,519 | $54,418,416 | $98,128,143 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 92-0047009).
Questions about KAWERAK INC
- What is the EIN of KAWERAK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KAWERAK INC is 92-0047009.
- Is KAWERAK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to KAWERAK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KAWERAK INC 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 KAWERAK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KAWERAK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of KAWERAK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MELANIE BAHNKE.
- Who are the officers and directors of KAWERAK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 36 people; 36 received compensation from the organization, the highest $603,415 (MELANIE BAHNKE, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does KAWERAK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $86,867,929, expenses of $86,167,052 and total assets of $96,964,582 at year end.
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