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Northern Alaska Environmental Center

EIN 23-7438038 · Fairbanks, AK

Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.

LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 43% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

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

Income
$895,417
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
43%
Reserves
15.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
12
Volunteers
47
Highest pay
$99,240, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    43% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $182,636 spent. 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 AMERICAS 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 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 AMERICAS 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.
  2. $179,444 spent. 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.
  3. $109,351 spent. 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.
  4. $1,108 spent. THE SOVEREIGN INUPIAT FOR A LIVING ARCTIC (SILA) IS A GROUP OF INUPIAT PEOPLES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT STRIVE FOR A SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE SOCIETY ACROSS THE ARCTIC SLOPE AND COASTAL PLAIN.
  5. THE SOVEREIGN INUPIAT FOR A LIVING ARCTIC (SILA) IS A GROUP OF INUPIAT PEOPLES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT STRIVE FOR A SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE SOCIETY ACROSS THE ARCTIC SLOPE AND COASTAL PLAIN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Caution.

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of December 31, 2002. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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