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Bering Sea Fishermens Association

Western alaska fisheries support and restoration.

Community Development Anchorage, AK EIN: 920074000 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Bering Sea Fishermens Association

Bering Sea Fishermens Association is a community development organization based in ANCHORAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 920074000.

Founded
Headquarters
Anchorage, AK
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

Western alaska fisheries support and restoration.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.95
Program$0.95

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Bering Sea Fishermens Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bering Sea Fishermens Association is a registered community development 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 920074000. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bering Sea Fishermens Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 920074000. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bering Sea Fishermens Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Bering Sea Fishermens Association 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, Bering Sea Fishermens Association has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bering Sea Fishermens Association is classified as a Community Development 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bering Sea Fishermens Association. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bering Sea Fishermens Association holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bering Sea Fishermens Association is a community development organization based in ANCHORAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 920074000. Bering Sea Fishermens Association is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Bering Sea Fishermens Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bering Sea Fishermens Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 920074000, 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.

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

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

KA
Karen G•••••
Program Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Central Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association names new president - Undercurrent News
Jan 2024
www.undercurrentnews.com
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Glyphosate In Oats and Bering Sea Fishermen's Meeting - KYUK
Aug 2018
www.kyuk.org

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 36 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1980
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bering Sea Fishermens Association

What is Bering Sea Fishermens Association?
Bering Sea Fishermens Association is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Anchorage, United States. Bering Sea Fishermens Association is a community development organization based in ANCHORAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 920074000.
When was Bering Sea Fishermens Association founded?
Bering Sea Fishermens Association was founded in 1980.
Who leads Bering Sea Fishermens Association?
Karen Gillis serves as Program Director.
Where is Bering Sea Fishermens Association located?
Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, United States.
What is Bering Sea Fishermens Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is Bering Sea Fishermens Association trustworthy?
Bering Sea Fishermens Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Bering Sea Fishermens Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 920074000.
What is Bering Sea Fishermens Association's website?
http://www.bsfaak.org