Nonprofit · EIN 92-0073877
ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $776,196 | $636,746 | $139,450 | $530,939 | $33,888 | $497,051 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $512,169 | $519,639 | -$7,470 | $368,782 | $11,454 | $357,328 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $537,946 | $333,764 | $204,182 | $369,478 | $4,680 | $364,798 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $775,993
- of which government grants
- $218,621
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,282
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,216
- Other revenue
- -$8,079
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $131,232
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,318
- Other salaries and wages
- $104,763
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $242,992
- Professional fundraising fees
- $68,479
- Legal fees
- $4,076
- Accounting fees
- $52,788
- Occupancy
- $2,914
- Travel
- $10,262
- Program services (functional)
- $462,129
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,325
- Fundraising (functional)
- $112,292
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $368,782
- Total assets, end of year
- $530,939
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $33,888
- Net assets, end of year
- $497,051
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,011
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $446,851
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $50,200
- Gross receipts
- $786,320
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1978
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Schmitt | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $101,608 |
| Carol Damburg | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Brad Gessner | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Emily Atwood-King | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Carly Jensen | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Diane Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Michelle Quillin | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Linda Shaw | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| McKenzie Daigle | Director Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
| Meghan Barker | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Edward Schmitt | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Schmitt | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $89,985 |
| Carol Damburg | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| John Morton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Peter Ehrhardt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Edward Schmitt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Diane Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Estelle Thomson | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Brad Gessner | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Emily Atwood | Director Trustee or director | 1.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Schmitt | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $87,200 |
| Estelle Thomson | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Kneeland Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Suzanne Marcy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Diane Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Morton | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3.85 | $0 |
| Carol Damburg | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Edward Schmitt | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3.85 | $0 |
| Peter Ehrhardt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3.85 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 202022, ANCHORAGE, AK 99520-2022
- In care of
- % NICOLE SCHMITT
- Signed the 990
- NICOLE SCHMITT, Executive Director
- Phone
- (208) 907-1110
- Website
- www.akwildlife.org
- Return prepared by
- Stevens Reppel & Saur Inc
Mission
Support ecosystem-based wildlife management by increasing public awareness of wildlife issues, responding to information requests, advocating for science-based wildlife habitat management through proposal and comment submissions, and preparing climate adaptation strategies.
Program accomplishments
- Nature-based Resilience-Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA) collaboratively develops nature-based resilience plans for people and wildlife across Alaska that are founded in ecosystem health. We model ecological trajectories and work with private and public partners to develop nature-based solutions for habitat restoration and adaptation. This holistic approach improves communities resilience to environmental changes and ensures wildlife habitat into future generations.Expenses $279,161 · grants $123,732
- Voices for Wildlife-AWA conducts rigorous research, educational programming, and advocacy in support of science-based, ecosystemic wildlife management in Alaska.Expenses $112,553
- Endangered Species Recovery-AWA works with public and private partners to recover Alaskas threatened and endangered species.Expenses $70,415 · grants $7,500
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0073877
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C013)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $530,939
- Income (IRS master file)
- $786,320
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $776,196 | $636,746 | $530,939 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $512,169 | $519,639 | $368,782 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $537,946 | $333,764 | $369,478 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $297,786 | $260,971 | $165,620 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 92-0073877).
Questions about ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE is 92-0073877.
- Is ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE 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 ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE 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 ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,608 (Nicole Schmitt, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ALASKA WILDLIFE ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $776,196, expenses of $636,746 and total assets of $530,939 at year end.
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