Northern Alaska Environmental Center

Organization Overview

Northern Alaska Environmental Center is located in Fairbanks, AK. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Northern Alaska Environmental Center employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Alaska Environmental Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Northern Alaska Environmental Center generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $706.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SINCE 1971, THE NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER HAS PROMOTED ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP IN INTERIOR AND ARCTIC ALASKA THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ARCTIC PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR HABITAT AND WILDLIFE PROTECTIONS IN THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND THE NATIONAL PETROLEUM RESERVE-ALASKA AND MARINE MAMMAL AND MIGRATORY WATERFOWL HABITAT PROTECTION IN THE ARCTIC OCEAN AND OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING ARE DONE THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL TRIBES; STATE AND NATIONAL COALITION WORK; AND ACTIVE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN COMMENT SUBMISSIONS AND AT HEARINGS THAT AFFECT WILD HABITATS. THE ARCTIC PROGRAM PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH MATERIALS SUCH AS MAPS, IMAGES, VIDEOS, NEWSLETTERS, AND BROCHURES TO CONVEY THAT ARCTIC AND INTERIOR ALASKA CONTAIN SOME OF AMERICA'S MOST SPECIAL PLACES-UNSPOILED LANDSCAPES WITH A DIVERSITY OF HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, WILDLIFE, AND INDIGENOUS CULTURES THAT HAVE THRIVED OFF THE LAND FOR CENTURIES. THE ARCTIC PROGRAM AND NORTHERN CENTER WORK TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL INHABITANTS-NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.


THE CLEAN WATER & MINING PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR STRONG WATER RESOURCE PROTECTIONS CONNECTED TO MINERAL EXTRACTION AND RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS THROUGH: COLLABORATIONS WITH LOCAL VILLAGES; PARTICIPATION AT REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND IN ALASKA AND NATIONAL COALITIONS; SUBMITTING COMMENT LETTERS TO AGENCIES ON PLANNING AND SCOPING DOCUMENTS; AND PRODUCING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS-FACT SHEETS AND WEB CONTENT-TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INFORMED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN WORK TO ENSURE CLEAN RIVERS, HEALTHY FISH, AND QUALITY HABITATS FOR RURAL AND URBAN SETTINGS.


ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: THE NORTHERN CENTER ADDRESSES CLIMATE CHANGE BY PROMOTING RENEWABLE ENERGY AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS THAT REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS THROUGH: PARTICIPATION IN AND LEADERSHIP IN A COALITION OF STATEWIDE RENEWABLE ENERGY COORDINATORS; EDUCATING AND ENGAGING LOCAL UTILITY RATEPAYERS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERIOR ALASKA; AND PROMOTING CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS.


YOUTH AND EDUCATION: EDUCATING AND DEVELOPING YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY IS STRONGLY SUPPORTED BY THE NORTHERN CENTER MEMBERSHIP THROUGH DIRECT, DESIGNATED DONATIONS. THESE FUNDS DIRECTLY SUPPORT A LOCAL SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN, ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH GROUPS, AND SUMMER INTERNSHIPS. THE CAMP HAS BEEN ON HOLD THE LAST TWO YEARS DUE TO COVID. LOCAL & LEGISLATIVE: LOCAL, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AROUND ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ESPECIALLY POOR AIR QUALITY. TRACK AND ACT UPON RELATED LEGISLATION MOVING THROUGH ALASKA STATE LEGISLATIVE BODIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elisabeth Dabney
Executive Director
$36,982
Paul Reichardt
Treasurer
$0
Nick Clarke
Vice President
$0
Laramie Maxwell Ardissono
President
$0
Helen Chmura
Secretary
$0
Shannon Busby
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$134
Related organizations$0
Government grants $76,470
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$839,103
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$915,707
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $37,805
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $600
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $203,116
Net Income from Fundraising Events $2,376
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $40
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,159,644

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Northern Alaska Environmental Center has recieved totaling $323,270.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tortuga Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES

$90,000
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$80,000
444 S Foundation

Bellevue, WA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION

$75,000
Alaska Conservation Foundation

Anchorage, AK

PURPOSE: ADVOCACY,OPS

$38,512
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$17,700
Conservation Lands Foundation

Durango, CO

PURPOSE: PROMOTE CONSERVATION

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,298,816
Earnings$216,863
Other Expense$40,000
Ending Balance$1,475,679

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