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Copper River Native Association

EIN 92-0041638 · Glennallen, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood77 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To advance the overall economic, social & cultural development of the people within the AHTNA region.

Income
$26.3 million
Spending
$27.8 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
7.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
223
Highest pay
$275,928, pharmacist

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 77 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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. $20.0 million spent. HEALTH DEPARTMENT - THE CRNA HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES PRIMARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE FOR THE COPPER RIVER REGION OF ALASKA. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH THE USE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AIDES IN EACH OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. THE REGIONAL FACILITY PROVIDES DENTAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES IN A FACILITY THAT IS CENTRALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE REGION. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED THROUGH AWARDS FROM THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE AND THE STATE OF ALASKA.
  2. $6.7 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES - THE CRNA TRIBAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES IN FACILITY SERVICES AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES FOR TRIBAL BENEFICIARIES IN THE COPPER RIVER REGION OF ALASKA. SERVICES INCLUDE: INHOME ASSISTANCE, ELDER MEALS, COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, TOBACCO CESSATION, INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT COORDINATION, MANAGEMENT OF A BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS GENERAL AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED THROUGH AWARDS FROM THE INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, STATE OFALASKA,BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, AND A FEDERAL TITLE VI PROGRAM GRANT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 2025.

    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 July 1978.

    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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