The CIRI Foundation
Historical FunderAnchorage, Alaska · EIN 92-0087914 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded250
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$63.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $6,800.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE CIRI FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 3201 C STREET SUITE 506, ANCHORAGE AK 99503 |
| Phone | 9077933575 |
| Form and materials | ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR GENERAL SEMESTER SCHOLARSHIPS, MERIT AWARDS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING GRANTS, FELLOWSHIP AWARDS AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS. PAPER APPLICATIONS MAY BE USED FOR INTERNSHIPS, VILLAGE, RAVEN, AND OTHER PROJECT GRANT APPLICATIONS. PLEASE SEE THE CIRI FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT: WWW.THECIRIFOUNDATION.ORG. PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: WWW.THECIRIFOUNDATION.ORG. |
| Deadlines | PLEASE SEE THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.THECIRIFOUNDATION.ORG FOR SUBMISSION DEADLINE DETAILS. |
| Restrictions | TCF SUPPORTS POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS INCLUDE: CIRI ORIGINAL ENROLLEES AND THEIR DIRECT LINEAL DESCENDANTS TCF ADMINISTERS RAVEN FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS, SERVING CIRI VOTING SHAREHOLDERS WHO ARE NOT CIRI ORIGINAL ENROLLEES OR THEIR DIRECT LINEAL DESCENDANTS. TCF ADMINISTERS VARIOUS VILLAGE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMS FOR CIRI AFFILIATED VILLAGES BASED ON THEIR PROGRAM. TCF OFFERS PROJECT GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND OCCASIONALLY INDIVIDUALS SPONSORED BY A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHO ARE ALASKA NATIVE ORIGINAL ENROLLEES TO CIRI OR THEIR LINEAL DESCENDANTS. THESE GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT AFFECT AND/OR INVOLVE ALASKA NATIVE BENEFICIARIES OF CIRI AND FURTHER THE EDUCATION AND HERITAGE GOALS OF THE CIRI FOUNDATION. PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL DETAILS AT WWW.THECIRIFOUNDATION.ORG. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Alaska.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Less Than 5000 | Anchorage, AK | General funding | $551,574 |
| Hydaburg City School District | Hydaburg, AK | Arts and cultural award | $20,339 |
| Southcentral Foundation | Anchorage, AK | Arts and cultural award | $20,000 |
| Museums Alaska Inc | Anchorage, AK | Arts and cultural award | $20,000 |
| Chickaloon Native Village | Chickaloon, AK | Arts and cultural award | $20,000 |
| Organized Village of Kwethluk | Kwethluk, AK | Arts and cultural award | $15,000 |
| Salamatof Tribe | Kenai, AK | Arts and cultural award | $15,000 |
| Bunnell Street Arts Center | Homer, AK | Arts and cultural award | $15,000 |
| Quinhagak Heritage Incorporated | Quinhagak, AK | Arts and cultural award | $15,000 |
| Museum of the Aleutians Association | Unalaska, AK | Arts and cultural award | $15,000 |
| Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center | Fairbanks, AK | Arts and cultural award | $14,850 |
| First Light Alaska Inc | Anchorage, AK | Arts and cultural award | $10,000 |
| Annette Piscoya | Nome, AK | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Selma Standifer | Tyonek, AK | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Blake Brown | Palmer, AK | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Wyatt Tollackson | West Richland, WA | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Michael Hill | Palmer, AK | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Braeden King | Gilbert, AZ | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Brittany Kvasnikoff | Soldotna, AK | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Carter Courtney | Lyons, OR | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Terra Giltner | Estacada, OR | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Jacob William Pattison | Ketchikan, AK | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| William Pickett | Anchorage, AK | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Isabelle Canadine | Bethlehem, PA | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Stephanie Kvasnikoff | Anchorage, AK | Post secondary education | $9,000 |
| Gabrielle Meeker | Newalla, OK | Post secondary education | $8,800 |
| Sonia Barry | Poulsbo, WA | Post secondary education | $8,600 |
| Olivia Davis | Wasilla, AK | Post secondary education | $8,425 |
| Cy Robertson | Highland, CA | Post secondary education | $8,400 |
| Relicia Garcia | Anchorage, AK | Post secondary education | $8,400 |
| Carlee Johnson | Venice, FL | Post secondary education | $8,400 |
| Nicole Moreno | Anchorage, AK | Post secondary education | $8,400 |
| Savannah Cruz | College Station, TX | Post secondary education | $8,400 |
| Kathryn Allison | Idaho Falls, ID | Post secondary education | $8,000 |
| Roselyn Lowe | Emmonak, AK | Post secondary education | $8,000 |
| Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska | Unalaska, AK | Arts and cultural award | $8,000 |
| Elizabeth Canadine | Tampa, FL | Post secondary education | $7,800 |
| Keren Bennett | Harper, OR | Post secondary education | $7,800 |
| Susanne Barbour | Kenai, AK | Post secondary education | $7,800 |
| Brooke Schurosky | Wasilla, AK | Post secondary education | $7,800 |
| Samantha Matteucci | Wasilla, AK | Post secondary education | $7,600 |
| Natalie Stevens | Bend, OR | Post secondary education | $7,600 |
| Markie Schlake | Cincinnati, OH | Post secondary education | $7,600 |
| Kelsey Odeen | St Paul, MN | Post secondary education | $7,600 |
| Jessica Anderson | Renton, WA | Post secondary education | $7,600 |
| Aaliyah Caruso | Wasilla, AK | Post secondary education | $7,600 |
| Destiny Key | Anchorage, AK | Post secondary education | $7,600 |
| Madison Schepis | Wichita, KS | Post secondary education | $7,400 |
| Joseph Bogard | East Helena, MT | Post secondary education | $7,200 |
| William Davis | Syracuse, UT | Post secondary education | $7,200 |
| Tess Friedman | College Station, TX | Post secondary education | $7,200 |
| Stephanie Hall | Tulsa, OK | Post secondary education | $7,200 |
| Hailey Bowlby | Elk Creek, MO | Post secondary education | $7,200 |
| Kieara Peters | Anchorage, AK | Post secondary education | $7,200 |
| Lisa Jordan | Missoula, MT | Post secondary education | $7,200 |
| Mary Jo Jacobs | Seattle, WA | Post secondary education | $7,000 |
| Eric Hamar | Kasaan, AK | Arts and cultural award | $7,000 |
| Loulare F Moore | Igiugig, AK | Arts and cultural award | $7,000 |
| Joel Isaak | Soldotna, AK | Arts and cultural award | $7,000 |
| Goldbelt Heritage Foundation | Juneau, AK | Arts and cultural award | $7,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 250 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,255,023 | 250 |
| 2023 | $3,274,554 | 886 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503299349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0087914
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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