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Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Corridor

EIN 92-0173900 · Girdwood, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceWeak36 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The KMTA Corridor Communities Association was incorporated in 2000 to recognize, preserve, and interpret the historic resources and cultural landscapes of the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm transportation corridor. The Association fosters planning and partnerships among the communities within the corridor, as well as among individuals, businesses, borough, state, and federal agencies, to promote the public enjoyment of these resources. The Association also receives and administers funds, appropriated by congress and other sources, to support communities in developing projects that recognize, preserve, and interpret the Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm's rich and scenic heritage.

Income
$832,682
Spending
$621,762
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$115,900, executive director

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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% 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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

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

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $18,676 spent. In FY24, KMTA hosted 8 key events that brought people together to celebrate the natural and cultural heritage of Alaska's only National Heritage Area. These events included but were not limited to the Mineshaft Grinder- an uphill gravel bike race in the historic mining community of Hope, the Corduroy Crush- a family-friendly Nordic ski race on the famous 5K loop in Girdwood, and the Spencer Dash- a running race traversing the path of the recession of the Spencer Glacier.
  2. $199,529 spent. In FY24, KMTA led 5 distinct outdoor education programs for local youth that connected them to their public lands, and the NHA's living heritage. These programs were offered year-round, expanding access to impactful learning opportunities. In total we served 816 kids from 9 communities over 111 days of programming. Our programs included: Alaska Outdoor School- an overnight program for 5th graders in Portage Valley, Fresh Air Fridays- a school in service day program, SnowSchool- a winter science and ecology program, Pathfinders- a trail-based program, and Coastal Connections- a day-based marine and coastal ecosystem program.
  3. $155,470 spent. In FY24, KMTA supported many community-based projects that helped maintain 33 miles of trails, engaged 60+ partners, 65 volunteers, and invested $130K directly into local communities. These projects helped preserve the cultural and natural resources of the National Heritage Area.

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 March 2001.

    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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