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Kawerak Inc

EIN 92-0047009 · Nome, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF IRAS AND TRADITIONAL COUNCILS

Income
$86.9 million
Spending
$86.2 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
4.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
419
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$661,303, president

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

Good: 72 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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 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. $39.5 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION CSD PROVIDES PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE REGIONS COMMUNITIES. CSD PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE BERING STRAIT REGION. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE KAWERAK TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.
  2. $18.7 million spent. EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION: THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION EESSD IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRAINED EDUCATED AND EMPLOYED TRIBAL MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. KAWERAK PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST TRIBAL MEMBERS IN REACHING THEIR EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OR SECURE EMPLOYMENT OR COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT GOALS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
  3. $6.8 million spent. NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION: THE NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION NRD CONDUCTS RESEARCH PROJECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR TRIBES CONTINUED SUBSISTENCE USES IN FEDERAL AND STATE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING AND ENCOURAGES THE USE OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE REGARDING NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING THE ECOSYSTEM LAND FISH ANIMALS AND BIRDS IN THE BERING STRAIT REGION.
  4. $2.8 million spent. ADMINISTRATION DIVISION: THE ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OVERSEES OPERATIONS DEVELOPS STRATEGIC ACTIONS AND FACILITATES INTERAGENCY PARTNERSHIPS.
  5. $2.1 million spent. CULTURAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION: THE CULTURAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION CRDD INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; ESKIMO HERITAGE PROGRAM; KATIRVIK CULTURAL CENTER; AND PLANNING. EACH PROGRAM PLAYS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND TRIBAL CAPACITY BUILDING TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE TRIBES AND COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ECONOMIC STRENGTHENING LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION CULTURAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY GRANT ACQUISITION AND LONG-RANGE PLANNING.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1977.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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