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EIN 82-5084384 · Anchorage, AK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE STORIES BUILDS INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES WITH FILM AND STORY.

Income
$897,486
Spending
$901,954
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
7
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$120,887, 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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 51% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 117% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 (2)
  1. $600,260 spent. SEE STORIES TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES WERE HELD WITH 500+ EDUCATORS AROUND ALASKA, EACH ENGAGING WITH BETWEEN 5 - 120 HOURS OF CURRICULUM IN ORDER TO LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE THEIR STUDENTS IN PODCASTING AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING. ALL OF OUR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS WERE FUNDED VIA GRANTS AND CONTRACTS. WE HAVE HOSTED THE FOLLOWING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES: 1) CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE DIGITAL STORYTELLING (A 3 CREDIT CLASS THAT FUNDED ALSO TEACHERS TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH THEIR STUDENTS 2) ANCHORED HISTORIES ALASKA (AHA), A 6 CREDIT FILMMAKING INTENSIVE FOR ALASKAN EDUCATORS, 3) MULTICULTURAL STUDIES FOR ALASKA TEACHERS THROUGH EXPLORATION OF ANCHORED HISTORIES (HYBRID SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS), 4) A VARIETY OF PRESENTATIONS FOR TEACHERS AND DISTRICTS AROUND THE STATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH TEACHER INSERVICE DAYS. WE ALSO BUILD "TEACHER TOOLS," AN ONLINE PLATFORM ON OUR WEBSITE FOR TEACHERS AROUND THE STATE TO CONNECT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 175 MEMBERS. SEE STORIES TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES WERE HELD WITH 500+ EDUCATORS AROUND ALASKA, EACH ENGAGING WITH BETWEEN 5 - 120 HOURS OF CURRICULUM IN ORDER TO LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE THEIR STUDENTS IN PODCASTING AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING. ALL OF OUR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS WERE FUNDED VIA GRANTS AND CONTRACTS. WE HAVE HOSTED THE FOLLOWING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES: 1) CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE DIGITAL STORYTELLING (A 3 CREDIT CLASS THAT FUNDED ALSO TEACHERS TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WITH THEIR STUDENTS 2) ANCHORED HISTORIES ALASKA (AHA), A 6 CREDIT FILMMAKING INTENSIVE FOR ALASKAN EDUCATORS, 3) MULTICULTURAL STUDIES FOR ALASKA TEACHERS THROUGH EXPLORATION OF ANCHORED HISTORIES (HYBRID SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS), 4) A VARIETY OF PRESENTATIONS FOR TEACHERS AND DISTRICTS AROUND THE STATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH TEACHER INSERVICE DAYS. WE ALSO BUILD "TEACHER TOOLS," AN ONLINE PLATFORM ON OUR WEBSITE FOR TEACHERS AROUND THE STATE TO CONNECT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 175 MEMBERS.
  2. $210,074 spent. SEE STORIES PROGRAMS WERE HELD WITH 300+ YOUTH, ENGAGING THEM IN DIGITAL STORYTELLING & PODCASTING. EACH YOUTH HAD AN AVERAGE OF 30 CONTACT HOURS THROUGH THEIR SEE STORIES PROGRAM / WORKSHOP. SEE STORIES HELD THESE WORKSHOPS WITH THE FOLLOWING YOUTH / GROUPS / SCHOOLS: 1) VIRTUAL FILM WORKSHOP WITH STUDENTS WHO CREATED FILMS ABOUT ANILCA 2) MULTIPLE FILM WORKSHOPS IN ANGOON, 3) A WORKSHOP IN YAKUTAT 4) A WORKSHOP IN WRANGELL, 5) SHAKESPEARE AND HIP HOP PROGRAM AT JOHNSON YOUTH CENTER SCHOOL FOR ADJUDICATED BOYS, 6) BETTYE DAVIS EAST HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC VIDEO WORKSHOP, 7) BETTYE DAVIS EAST HIGH SCHOOL "STORY OF SELF" WORKSHOPS

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 August 2019.

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

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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