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Ketchikan Pioneer Way Association

EIN 92-2986645 · Ketchikan, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of the Ketchikan Pioneer Way Association is to collect, preserve and share the history of Alaska, promote the social well being of Alaskans locally and ensure the continuation of historic properties in the community of Ketchikan.

Income
$114,977
Spending
$129,700
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (5)
  1. The supported Pioneers of Alaska Women's Igloo #7 again researched and wrote a series of articles for Women's History Month that were published in the local paper, on Facebook and on our webpage. The articles featured a local woman Pioneer.
  2. Held two Open Houses at Pioneer Hall during the community Art Walk events. These Open Houses featured vintage and old photographs of historic Ketchikan along with vintage jewerly and clothing worn by Ketchkan Pioneer women.
  3. Provided information services about the PIoneers of Alaska and the restoration project for Pioneer Hall to the public at the annual Blueberry Arts Festival, attened by well over 2,0000 people.
  4. $46,577 spent. Completed the foundation stabilization on the U.S. Customs House/Pioneer Hall the oldest building in the community. This is the first major step in the complete restoration of the 126 year old building, an important contributor to the history of the community. The building continues to provide community gathering space for a myriad of community events.
  5. $200 spent. Held two community gatherings- a Community Flower Show and a History Lives Here Walk. Both events featured historical pictures and activities pertinent to the community.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 March 2024.

    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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