Nonprofit · EIN 92-0081760
ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION
Tax-exempt · BARROW, AK 99723
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,906,938 | $2,913,888 | -$6,950 | $1,758,429 | $374,241 | $1,384,188 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,947,632 | $2,089,771 | -$142,139 | $1,763,211 | $372,073 | $1,391,138 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,366,310 | $2,282,675 | $83,635 | $1,757,073 | $223,796 | $1,533,277 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,752,226
- of which government grants
- $2,113,222
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $533
- Net income from gaming
- $118,476
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,974
- Other revenue
- $154,179
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $277,379
- Other salaries and wages
- $145,895
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $776,537
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $200,000
- Accounting fees
- $218,189
- Occupancy
- $30,666
- Travel
- $811,899
- Depreciation
- $22,893
- Program services (functional)
- $2,526,363
- Management and general (functional)
- $387,525
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,763,211
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,758,429
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $374,241
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,384,188
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,492
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,320,198
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $63,990
- Gross unrelated business income
- $118,476
- Gross receipts
- $4,592,741
- Employees
- 56
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hopson | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 38 | $98,861 | $15,600 |
| John Hopson | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $36,600 | $0 |
| Herber Kinneeveauk III | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $27,900 | $0 |
| Crawford Patkotak | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $22,800 | $0 |
| George Kaleak Sr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $22,650 | $0 |
| Peter Ozenna | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $13,200 | $0 |
| Edmond Apassingok | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $12,000 | $0 |
| John Waghiyi Jr | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $11,700 | $0 |
| Julius Rexford | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $11,100 | $0 |
| Enoch Adams Jr | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $7,500 | $0 |
| Michael Ahkinga Sr | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $5,700 | $0 |
| Thomas Napageak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $3,900 | $0 |
| Ira Itta | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $2,100 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hopson | Executive Dir. Officer | 38 | $109,168 |
| John Hopson | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 7.85 | $18,475 |
| Thomas Napageak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 7.4 | $17,775 |
| George Kaleak Sr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 7.4 | $17,225 |
| Crawford Patkotak | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5.85 | $15,300 |
| Edmond Apassingok | Director Trustee or director | 5.5 | $10,750 |
| Herber Kinneeveauk III | Director Trustee or director | 5.23 | $10,550 |
| John Waghiyi Jr | Director Trustee or director | 5.1 | $10,450 |
| Julius Rexford | Director Trustee or director | 4.77 | $10,450 |
| Ronald Ozenna Jr | Director Trustee or director | 4.15 | $9,050 |
| Raymond Seetok | Director Trustee or director | 3.23 | $6,250 |
| Peter Ozenna | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $3,800 |
| Gary Swan | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $2,900 |
| Michael Ahkinga Sr | Director Trustee or director | 0.8 | $2,700 |
| Enoch Adams Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1.2 | $1,600 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Hopson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $97,572 | $10,500 |
| George Kaleak Sr | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $13,450 | $0 |
| John Hopson Jr | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $12,425 | $0 |
| Crawford Patkotak | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $11,300 | $0 |
| Herbert Kinneeveauk III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $10,475 | $0 |
| Thomas Napageak | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $10,075 | $0 |
| Ronald Ozenna Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $9,125 | $0 |
| Raymond Seetook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $7,475 | $0 |
| Julius Rexford | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $6,750 | $0 |
| John Waghiyi Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $6,375 | $0 |
| Edmond Apassingok | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $5,775 | $0 |
| Austin Swan Sr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $1,125 | $0 |
| Sarah Espelin | Contract CFO Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 570, BARROW, AK 99723-0570
- In care of
- % SARAH ESPELIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Hopson Jr
- Signed the 990
- Lesley Hopson, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (907) 852-2392
- Website
- www.aewc-alaska.com
- Return prepared by
- ALTMAN ROGERS & CO
Mission
The Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission (Commission), based in Utqiagvik, Alaska, is a nonprofit corporation organized for the purpose of preserving and enhancing the marine resources of Bowhead whales including protection of habitat, Eskimo subsistence Bowhead whaling, and the Eskimo culture and traditions associated with Bowhead whales as well as whaling through research and educational activities related to Bowhead whales.
Program accomplishments
- Bowhead Preservation - Accounts for all the activities related to the protection of habitat, Eskimo subsistence, and Eskimo culture and traditions associated with Bowhead whales.Expenses $2,526,363 · revenue $35,703
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0081760
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,758,429
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,592,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,906,938 | $2,913,888 | $1,758,429 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,947,632 | $2,089,771 | $1,763,211 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,366,310 | $2,282,675 | $1,757,073 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,436,931 | $2,214,955 | $1,628,405 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 92-0081760).
Questions about ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION
- What is the EIN of ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION is 92-0081760.
- Is ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION 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 ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John Hopson Jr.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,861 (Lesley Hopson, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ALASKA ESKIMO WHALING COMMISSION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,906,938, expenses of $2,913,888 and total assets of $1,758,429 at year end.
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