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Denakkanaaga Inc

EIN 92-0111031 · Fairbanks, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELL BEING OF ELDERS, TO PRESERVE THE TRADITIONS, ART, CULTURAL VALUES, LANGUAGE AND SUBSISTENCE LIFESTYLE OF THE NATIVE PEOPLE OF THE DOYON/TCC REGION; TO PROVIDE ELDERS WITH THE MEANS OF EXPRESSING THEIR CONCERNS AND TO ASSUME LEADERSHIP IN RESOLUTION; TO PROMOTE UNITY AMONG NATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$591,943
Spending
$550,265
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
5
Volunteers
16

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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. $317,267 spent. TITLE VI PROGRAM SERVICES ARE ADMINISTERED TO ELDERS RESIDING IN DOT LAKE, TANACROSS, TETLIN, MANLEY, EAGLE,TOK, MINTO AND NENANA. THE TITLE VI PROGRAMS PROVIDE OUTREACH, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS, DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TO THE ELDERS IN THESE COMMUNITIES. SCHEDULED VISITS ARE MADE TO THESE COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES ALONG WITH CONDUCTING VARIOUS SURVEYS AND ASSESSMENTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO SENIOR'S NEEDS. WORKSHOPS ON HEALTH AND WELFARE ASSURE ELDERS OF THEIR ENTITLED BENEFITS. TITLE VI FAMILY CARE-GIVER PROGRAM WORKS IN CONJUNCTOIN WITH THE TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE AND THE FAIRBANKS NATIVE ASSOCIATION AND VARIOUS OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE CITY OF FAIRBANKS. WORKSHOPS ARE PRESENTED ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION THROUGH DENAKKANAAGA'S SOCIAL MEDIA AND PAMPHLETS. AN ELDERS RESOURCE DIRECTORY IS PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ELDER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. TITLE VI PROGRAM SERVICES ARE ADMINISTERED TO ELDERS RESIDING IN DOT LAKE, TANACROSS, TETLIN, MANLEY, EAGLE,TOK, MINTO AND NENANA. THE TITLE VI PROGRAMS PROVIDE OUTREACH, INFORMATION, AND REFERRALS, DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES AND ADVOCACY TO THE ELDERS IN THESE COMMUNITIES. SCHEDULED VISITS ARE MADE TO THESE COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES ALONG WITH CONDUCTING VARIOUS SURVEYS AND ASSESSMENTS DIRECTLY RELATED TO SENIOR'S NEEDS. WORKSHOPS ON HEALTH AND WELFARE ASSURE ELDERS OF THEIR ENTITLED BENEFITS. TITLE VI FAMILY CARE-GIVER PROGRAM WORKS IN CONJUNCTOIN WITH THE TANANA CHIEFS CONFERENCE AND THE FAIRBANKS NATIVE ASSOCIATION AND VARIOUS OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES IN THE CITY OF FAIRBANKS. WORKSHOPS ARE PRESENTED ALONG WITH EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION THROUGH DENAKKANAAGA'S SOCIAL MEDIA AND PAMPHLETS. AN ELDERS RESOURCE DIRECTORY IS PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ELDER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $25,226 spent. DENAKKANAAGA HOLDS THEIR ANNUAL MEETING EACH YEAR IN ONE OF THE HOST VILLAGES IN THE DOYON REGION. THERE ARE ELDER DELEGATES FROM EACH OF THE 42 VILLAGES THAT ATTEND THE 3-DAY EVENT WHERE THEY ADDRESS ELDER ISSUES, CONCERNS AND NEEDS. TCC YOUTH DELEGATES ALSO ATTEND THIS ANNUAL EVENT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF TCC YOUTH PROGRAM. THE ELDERS PASS RESOLUTIONS, THEREBY GIVING DIRECTION TO THE STAFF OF DENAKKANAAGA IN THEIR PROGRAM DELIVERY SERVICES. THEY ALSO HOLD ELECTIONS FOR THEIR MEMBERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND VOTE ON WHERE THE NEXT YEAR'S CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD. THE STAFF GIVES THEIR PROGRAM ACTIVITY REPORTS, FINANCIAL REPORT AND ACTIONS TAKEN ON THE RESOLUTIONS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR'S CONFERENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 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 February 1986.

    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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