EIN 94-3089624

Doyon Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
State
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Doyon Foundation is a private foundation located in Fairbanks, AK that made 678 grants last year. Its purpose is to support the Athabaskan heritage collection series-a four part series of blankets designed by Alaska Natives to depict the culture. Grantees include Breanna Maniaci.
Total revenues
$3,872,560
2023
Total expenses
$3,276,447
2023
Total assets
$44,648,504
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Doyon Foundation

The organization issued over 750 scholarships to native Alaskan students who are shareholders or decendants of shareholders of Doyon limited. These scholarships allow students to pursue higher education or vocational training. Through the scholarship program, the Foundation is helping students develop the knowledge and skills they need to "be the change they wish to see in the world."
The Foundation operates a language revitalization program to ensure the endangered languages of the Doyon region survive and thrive for future generations. Online lessons can be accessed for free through "Doyon languages online".
Athabaskan heritage collection series-a four part series of blankets designed (by Doyon shareholder-alaska natives) to depict the athabaskan clan structure through the tradition of telling stories through pictures. The purpose of the blanket is to preserve, maintain, and promote the cultural heritage of Alaska natives within the Doyon region by using this blanket series to enhance appreciation and understanding of Alaska native cultures among all people.

Grants made by Doyon Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Joseph and Desiree Whitney FamilyScholarship$2,400
Joseph and Desiree Whitney FamilyScholarship$2,400
Doyon FoundationRefund of Prior Year Scholarships-$19,700

Who funds Doyon Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rasmuson FoundationDenaakk'e Language Dubbing Project$24,600
Doyon FoundationRefund of Prior Year Scholarships-$19,700

Personnel at Doyon Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Mariah Pitka-JenkinsExecutive Director$26,209
Allan HaytonLanguage Revitalizat$75,869
Lucia MillerAna Grant Manager$77,949
Kim SandersAccounting Manager
Kimberly SandersDeputy Director$97,324
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Doyon Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,926,677
Investment income and dividends$988,791
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-211,479
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$168,571
Total revenues$3,872,560

Form 990s for Doyon Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-02-08990PFView PDF
2021-062022-01-26990PFView PDF
2020-062021-06-11990PFView PDF
2019-062020-01-30990PFView PDF
2018-062019-05-14990PFView PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $24,600 from Rasmuson Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
May 10, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF)
January 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
615 Bidwell 101
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Metro area
Fairbanks, AK
Website URL
doyonfoundation.com/ 
Phone
(907) 459-2048
IRS details
EIN
94-3089624
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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