The Alaska Center is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Alaska Center employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaska Center is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Alaska Center generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.4% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN ALASKA THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THROUGH ADVOCACY IN THE STATE AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROTECTING ALASKA'S UNIQUE NATURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. WE EDUCATE ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ABOUT COMPLEX, FAST-PACED LAWMAKING, WE DISSEMINATE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION VIA WEBSITE, E-MAIL, PHONE, SURFACE MAIL, AND INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS.
CANVASS - MOBILIZE AND INSPIRE ALASKANS TO TAKE ACTION ON VARIOUS CONSERVATION ISSUES USING DOOR AND PHONE CANVASSING ACTIVITIES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret N Carr Executive Dir.  | Officer | 25 | $83,995 | 
April Garza Finance Dir  | Officer | 20 | $30,662 | 
Sally Rue Chairman  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Bernice Nisbett Vice Chair  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Gavin Dixon Sec/treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Griffin Plush Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $20,845 | 
| Related organizations | $385,000 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $863,544 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,269,389 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $76,726 | 
| Investment income | $125 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,130 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $1,345,110 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,350 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,862 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,367 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $746,208 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,283 | 
| Other employee benefits | $121,839 | 
| Payroll taxes | $64,480 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,482 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,541 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $215,119 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $29,394 | 
| Office expenses | $19,826 | 
| Information technology | $40,573 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $94,174 | 
| Travel | $27,297 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,156 | 
| Insurance | $4,306 | 
| All other expenses | $13,837 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,650,737 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $135,176 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $78,263 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $204,061 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,987 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $167,630 | 
| Total assets | $629,117 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $133,417 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $167,630 | 
| Total liabilities | $301,047 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $218,070 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $110,000 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $629,117 |