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Alaska Conservation Foundation

Protects alaska's unique landscapes and ways of life by supporting conservation leaders, organizations, and initiatives.

Environment Anchorage, AK EIN 920061466 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Alaska Conservation Foundation

Founded in 1980, the Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) is the only public foundation dedicated to conservation in Alaska, connecting thousands of committed donors and businesses worldwide with more than a hundred grassroots conservation organizations in Alaska.

Founded
Headquarters
Anchorage, AK
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

Protects alaska's unique landscapes and ways of life by supporting conservation leaders, organizations, and initiatives.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alaska Conservation Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Anchorage, AK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 920061466. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alaska Conservation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Alaska Conservation Foundation is located in Anchorage, AK, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, Alaska Conservation Foundation has $8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Alaska Conservation Foundation is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alaska Conservation Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Alaska Conservation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Founded in 1980, the Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) is the only public foundation dedicated to conservation in Alaska, connecting thousands of committed donors and businesses worldwide with more than a hundred grassroots conservation organizations in Alaska. Alaska Conservation Foundation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Alaska Conservation Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Alaska Conservation Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alaska Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 920061466, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KE
Kerry Anderson
Chair

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron P••
NETWORK OFFI
AM
Amy G•••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Anne D••••••
NATIONAL VIC
DE
Deborah N••••••••••
TRUSTEE
FR
Frankie B•••••
TRUSTEE
KE
Kerry A•••••••
Chair
MA
Marina A•••••••
TRUSTEE
MI
Michael B•••••
EXECUTIVE DI
MI
Mike C•••••
DEPUTY DIREC
NA
Nancy B•••
TREASURER
NA
Nan E•••••
SECRETARY
PA
Paul R••••••••
TRUSTEE
RA
Rachael P•••• C•••••• C••••
ALASKA VICE-
RA
Rachael P•••• D••••• Y•••
CHAIR
RI
Rick C••••••••
FORMER TRUST
RO
Rosa M•••••
TREASURER
RO
Rosa M••••• C•••••• C••••
ALASKA VICE
RU
Ruan D• P••••••
DIR OF FINAN
SH
Shawn W••••
TRUSTEE
WI
William W••••••
TRUSTEE
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

OPINION: The pesky implications of the full picture of Alaska mining project - Juneau Empire
May 2026
www.juneauempire.com
NOAA opens $99 million in Salmon recovery funds for West Coast and Alaska - National Fisherman
May 2026
www.nationalfisherman.com
USDA Forest Service Moves to Open 1,600+ Acres of Alaska’s Tongass to Logging - Iosco County News Herald
Apr 2026
www.iosconews.com
As Roadless Rule rollback looms, grassroots hearings take root - High Country News
Apr 2026
www.hcn.org
Alaska Conservation Corps hiring for summer jobs in Mat-Su parks - Your Alaska Link
Apr 2026
www.youralaskalink.com
Critics of Alaska bear-culling program seek court order to block its resumption - Alaska Beacon
Apr 2026
alaskabeacon.com
SEACC holds ‘public hearings’ on Tongass roadless rule as federal process moves ahead - Alaska's News Source
Apr 2026
www.alaskasnewssource.com
Planning the future of Indigenous stewardship - Alaska Native News
Mar 2026
alaska-native-news.com
Holland America Selects New Beneficiary for On Deck for a Cause - Cruiseline.com
Mar 2026
cruiseline.com
Lawsuits challenge renewed push for oil drilling in Alaska - The Seattle Times
Feb 2026
www.seattletimes.com
Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Alaska Conservation Foundation This page 89 $8.0 million -
Friends of Casco Bay 89 $1.3 million -
Drive Clean Colorado 89 $1.3 million -
Chesapeake Climate Action Network 89 $4.0 million -
Jackson Hole Land Trust 89 $7.9 million -
Citizens for Pennsylvanias Future 89 $3.2 million -
Huron River Watershed Council 89 $5.1 million -
Climate Action Reserve 89 $5.8 million -
Allegheny Land Tr 89 $7.0 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Alaska Conservation Foundation

What is Alaska Conservation Foundation?
Alaska Conservation Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Anchorage, United States. Founded in 1980, the Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) is the only public foundation dedicated to conservation in Alaska, connecting thousands of committed donors and businesses worldwide with more than a hundred grassroots conservation organizations in Alaska.
When was Alaska Conservation Foundation founded?
Alaska Conservation Foundation was founded in 1980.
Who leads Alaska Conservation Foundation?
Kerry Anderson serves as Chair.
Where is Alaska Conservation Foundation located?
Headquartered in Anchorage, United States.
What is Alaska Conservation Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alaska Conservation Foundation trustworthy?
Alaska Conservation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Alaska Conservation Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 920061466.
What is Alaska Conservation Foundation's website?
http://www.alaskaconservation.org