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Chugach Tribal Services

EIN 93-3395607 · Anchorage, AK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWER THE CHUGACH REGION AND BROADER ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, CULTURAL REVITALIZATION, AND SELF-DETERMINATION.

Income
$526,072
Spending
$508,487
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 59% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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 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 (1)
  1. $296,615 spent. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION INITIATIVES WITHIN THE STATE OF ALASKA THAT STRENGTHEN OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS. FUNDING WILL BE DIRECTED TOWARD PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE AND PROMOTE CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THIS INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND CELEBRATING ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE. SUPPORT CULTURAL PRESERVATION TO SUSTAIN ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE. PROVIDES BURIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ALASKA NATIVES. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INLCUDE TRAININGS, INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR ALASKA NATIVES IN THE CHUGACH REGION. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION INITIATIVES WITHIN THE STATE OF ALASKA THAT STRENGTHEN OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR ALASKA NATIVE STUDENTS. FUNDING WILL BE DIRECTED TOWARD PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE AND PROMOTE CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. THIS INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND CELEBRATING ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE. SUPPORT CULTURAL PRESERVATION TO SUSTAIN ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE. PROVIDES BURIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ALASKA NATIVES. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INLCUDE TRAININGS, INTERNSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR ALASKA NATIVES IN THE CHUGACH REGION.

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 February 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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