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Association of Alaska School Board

EIN 92-0098760 · Juneau, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS IS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY ASSISTING SCHOOL BOARDS IN PROVIDING QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION, FOCUSED ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, THROUGH EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE.

Income
$9.8 million
Spending
$10.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
32
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$163,947, 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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (4)
  1. $3.0 million spent. FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS THE SOUTHEAST ALASKA FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PROGRAM USES A FULL- SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MODEL TO EMBED KEY SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE SCHOOLS' KINDER TRANSITIONS, EARLY CHILDHOOD CASE MANAGEMENT, POSTSECONDARY SUPPORT, LANGUAGE LEARNING AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.
  2. $2.1 million spent. SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROMISE IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA THE SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROMISE IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD (STEPS AK) FOOTPRINT IS COMPRISED OF 7 NONCONTIGUOUS CITIES AND VILLAGES WITHIN THE 600-MILE-LONG EASTERN ALASKA PANHANDLE. THE STEPS AK FOOTPRINT IS HOME TO OVER 50,000 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 11,000 CHILDREN. ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS FROM THE TLINGIT AND HAIDA TRIBES ARE THE PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION FOR STEPS AK SOLUTIONS. STEPS AK SERVES 4,551 STUDENTS IN 18 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND 6 SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN THE FOOTPRINT ARE FROM THE JUNEAU AND SITKA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE STEPS AK COALITION OF PARTNERS IS EXTENSIVE. ACROSS THE PIPELINE, SOLUTIONS SEEK TO ADDRESS INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA AS A MEANS OF CORRECTING DISPARITY IN EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OUTCOMES. SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROMISE IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA THE SUPPORTING TRANSITIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROMISE IN SOUTHEAST ALASKA PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD (STEPS AK) FOOTPRINT IS COMPRISED OF 7 NONCONTIGUOUS CITIES AND VILLAGES WITHIN THE 600-MILE-LONG EASTERN ALASKA PANHANDLE. THE STEPS AK FOOTPRINT IS HOME TO OVER 50,000 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 11,000 CHILDREN. ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS FROM THE TLINGIT AND HAIDA TRIBES ARE THE PRIMARY TARGET POPULATION FOR STEPS AK SOLUTIONS. STEPS AK SERVES 4,551 STUDENTS IN 18 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND 6 SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF STUDENTS IN THE FOOTPRINT ARE FROM THE JUNEAU AND SITKA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE STEPS AK COALITION OF PARTNERS IS EXTENSIVE. ACROSS THE PIPELINE, SOLUTIONS SEEK TO ADDRESS INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA AS A MEANS OF CORRECTING DISPARITY IN EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OUTCOMES.
  3. $1.7 million spent. CORE SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS ADVOCACY - A REGISTERED LOBBYIST IS ON STAFF TO PROVIDE FEDERAL AND STATE ADVOCACY IN ADVANCING LEGISLATION THAT PROMOTES LOCAL CONTROL AND ENHANCES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THE LOBBYIST MANAGES AND TRAINS BOARD MEMBERS AS A GRASS ROOTS ADVOCACY ASSET. CDL - CONSORTIUM FOR DIGITAL LEARNING (CDL) OFFERS A FULL MENU OF SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AND OTHER SERVICES WHICH SUPPORT THE NEEDED CRITICAL FACTORS OF DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHICH HELP ASSURE STUDENT SUCCESS. POLICY DEVELOPMENT - AASB PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH QUESTIONS AND SAMPLE POLICIES, AS WELL AS EXPERT CONSULTATION WHEN REVIEWING OR REVISING SCHOOL DISTRICT MANUALS. AASB ALSO OFFERS POLICY ONLINE SERVICES TO CONVERT POLICY MANUALS TO AN ONLINE REFERENCE TOOL COMPLETE WITH LINKS TO LEGAL REFERENCES. SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SERVICES - AASB PROVIDES EXPERT FACILITATION OF THE ENTIRE SEARCH PROCESS, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, RECRUITING CANDIDATES, AND CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEWS. STRATEGIC PLANNING - AASB FACILITATES WORKSHOPS TO HELP BOARDS ESTABLISH A VISION FOR THE DISTRICT AND DEVELOP SPECIFIC ACTION PLANS THAT BENEFIT STUDENT LEARNING IN MEASURABLE WAYS. SCHOOL CLIMATE AND CONNECTEDNESS SURVEY (SCCS) - SCCS IS A USEFUL TOOL FOR SCHOOLS LOOKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR OVERALL CLIMATE AND CONNECTEDNESS, IMPROVE THEIR APPROACH TO INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND HELP KIDS SUCCEED BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. BOARD DEVELOPMENT - AASB PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS TEAMWORK, BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONS, SCHOOL BOARD SELF-EVALUATION AND GOAL SETTING. AASB OFFERS MANY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: BOARDMANSHIP ACADEMIES ARE HELD THREE TIMES A YEAR IN THE SPRING, FALL AND WINTER; LEADERSHIP/LEGISLATIVE FLY-INS ARE HELD TWICE EACH LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO HELP BOARD PRESIDENTS AND OFFICERS DEVELOP SKILLS (THIS TOP QUALITY PROGRAM IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO HONE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE LEADERS, EQUIP THEM WITH THE BASICS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND HELP THEM CONNECT WITH THEIR LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION); AND THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS HELD EACH NOVEMBER (THIS GATHERING OF EDUCATION LEADERS BRINGS TOGETHER MOST OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS IN THE STATE). CONFERENCE PROGRAMS FEATURE RENOWNED SPEAKERS, EDUCATION CLINICS AND A RESOLUTION SESSION THAT GIVES AASB ITS DIRECTION. CORE SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS ADVOCACY - A REGISTERED LOBBYIST IS ON STAFF TO PROVIDE FEDERAL AND STATE ADVOCACY IN ADVANCING LEGISLATION THAT PROMOTES LOCAL CONTROL AND ENHANCES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THE LOBBYIST MANAGES AND TRAINS BOARD MEMBERS AS A GRASS ROOTS ADVOCACY ASSET. CDL - CONSORTIUM FOR DIGITAL LEARNING (CDL) OFFERS A FULL MENU OF SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL RESOURCES AND OTHER SERVICES WHICH SUPPORT THE NEEDED CRITICAL FACTORS OF DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHICH HELP ASSURE STUDENT SUCCESS. POLICY DEVELOPMENT - AASB PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH QUESTIONS AND SAMPLE POLICIES, AS WELL AS EXPERT CONSULTATION WHEN REVIEWING OR REVISING SCHOOL DISTRICT MANUALS. AASB ALSO OFFERS POLICY ONLINE SERVICES TO CONVERT POLICY MANUALS TO AN ONLINE REFERENCE TOOL COMPLETE WITH LINKS TO LEGAL REFERENCES. SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SERVICES - AASB PROVIDES EXPERT FACILITATION OF THE ENTIRE SEARCH PROCESS, INCLUDING IDENTIFYING THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, RECRUITING CANDIDATES, AND CONDUCTING THE INTERVIEWS. STRATEGIC PLANNING - AASB FACILITATES WORKSHOPS TO HELP BOARDS ESTABLISH A VISION FOR THE DISTRICT AND DEVELOP SPECIFIC ACTION PLANS THAT BENEFIT STUDENT LEARNING IN MEASURABLE WAYS. SCHOOL CLIMATE AND CONNECTEDNESS SURVEY (SCCS) - SCCS IS A USEFUL TOOL FOR SCHOOLS LOOKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR OVERALL CLIMATE AND CONNECTEDNESS, IMPROVE THEIR APPROACH TO INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND HELP KIDS SUCCEED BEYOND THE CLASSROOM. BOARD DEVELOPMENT - AASB PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS TEAMWORK, BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONS, SCHOOL BOARD SELF-EVALUATION AND GOAL SETTING. AASB OFFERS MANY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES: BOARDMANSHIP ACADEMIES ARE HELD THREE TIMES A YEAR IN THE SPRING, FALL AND WINTER; LEADERSHIP/LEGISLATIVE FLY-INS ARE HELD TWICE EACH LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO HELP BOARD PRESIDENTS AND OFFICERS DEVELOP SKILLS (THIS TOP QUALITY PROGRAM IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO HONE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE LEADERS, EQUIP THEM WITH THE BASICS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND HELP THEM CONNECT WITH THEIR LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION); AND THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS HELD EACH NOVEMBER (THIS GATHERING OF EDUCATION LEADERS BRINGS TOGETHER MOST OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS IN THE STATE). CONFERENCE PROGRAMS FEATURE RENOWNED SPEAKERS, EDUCATION CLINICS AND A RESOLUTION SESSION THAT GIVES AASB ITS DIRECTION.
  4. $2.6 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

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 1986.

    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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