Kodiak Archipelago Leadershipinstitute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute strengthens the long-term sustainability of coastal communities of Alutiiq heritage by advancing leadership, supporting community development, and preserving and sharing cultural knowledge and stories.
- Income
- $472,164
- Spending
- $497,475
- Spent on programs
- 82%
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 49%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $100,059, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 84% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 18% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1582% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $262,316 spent. Alutiiq Grown advanced food security and Indigenous food sovereignty across six Kodiak Archipelago communitiesLarsen Bay, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Port Lions, Akhiok, and Kodiakthrough expanding soil farming, hydroponics, poultry, and mariculture operations. Key accomplishments included establishing year-round hydroponic production with new systems and technical training; increasing regional food distribution through the Qikrtaq Food Hub and online marketplace; and delivering ongoing farmer training, site visits, and intensive workshops. The program also launched a regional seed-saving initiative to develop a Kodiak-adapted seed bank and supported Indigenous-led kelp farming, including outplanting at Spruce Island. Additionally, the program began expanding its model to other Alutiiq regions. These efforts increased access to fresh, locally grown foods for Elders and residents while reducing reliance on imported goods and strengthening sustainable, culturally grounded food systems.
- $113,963 spent. Mariculture - provided training, technical assistance, research, and strategic planning for our regions coastal communities to participate in the Kodiak regions emerging mariculture space.
- $32,654 spent. Kodiak Archipelago Rural Regional Leadership Forum - a twice annual 3 day convening of regional leadership to set stratetic and short term goals to support community development projects.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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