KAWERAK INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1973

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELANIE BAHNKE

Phone

9074435231

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

KAWERAK INC, founded in 1973, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $56.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year.

Mission

PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF IRAS AND TRADITIONAL COUNCILS

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $17,524,257

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (CSD) PROVIDES PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND...

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION: THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION (CSD) PROVIDES PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELLNESS SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMY, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE REGION'S COMMUNITIES. CSD PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE BERING STRAIT REGION. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE KAWERAK TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE REGION.

Program 2

Expenses: $17,173,711 Revenue: $131,913

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION: THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION (EESSD) IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRAINED, EDUCATED AND EMPLOYED TRIBAL...

EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION: THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DIVISION (EESSD) IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF TRAINED, EDUCATED AND EMPLOYED TRIBAL MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. KAWERAK PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT, COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ASSIST TRIBAL MEMBERS IN REACHING THEIR EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES OR SECURE EMPLOYMENT OR COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT GOALS TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.

Program 3

Expenses: $5,442,643

NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION: THE NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION (NRD) CONDUCTS RESEARCH PROJECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR TRIBES' CONTINUED SUBSISTENCE USES IN FEDERAL AND STATE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DECISION...

NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION: THE NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION (NRD) CONDUCTS RESEARCH PROJECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR TRIBES' CONTINUED SUBSISTENCE USES IN FEDERAL AND STATE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING AND ENCOURAGES THE USE OF TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE REGARDING NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING THE ECOSYSTEM, LAND, FISH, ANIMALS AND BIRDS IN THE BERING STRAIT REGION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $53,975,243

Program Service Revenue $131,913

Investment Income $1,640,037

Other Revenue $487,101

TOTAL REVENUE $56,234,294

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,116,386

Salaries & Benefits $26,944,825

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $44,131,270

Other Expenses $21,823,680

TOTAL EXPENSES $56,884,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$56,234,294	$68,440,519	-0.2%
Expenses	$56,884,891	$54,418,416	+0.0%
Net Income	$-650,597	$14,022,103	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

380

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✓ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$962,598

Total Directors

$235,500

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MELANIE BAHNKE	PRESIDENT	37.50	Officer	$425,291	$53,672	$478,963
DONNA RAY	CFO	40.00	Officer	$327,471	$50,064	$377,535
MARY DAVID	EXECUTIVE VP	36.00	Highest	$265,953	$45,470	$311,423
JOHN BIOFF	GENERAL COUNSEL	40.00	Highest	$291,883	$49,752	$341,635
DEBORAH TROWBRIDGE	HEADSTART DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$185,991	$40,751	$226,742
WILLIAM GEMAR	CONTROLLER	43.00	Highest	$199,358	$27,400	$226,758
STEPHANIE HARJO	PAYROLL MANAGER	46.00	Highest	$166,551	$33,050	$199,601
FRANK KATCHATAG	CHAIRMAN	8.500	Officer Director	$47,780	$0	$47,780
ANTHONY HAUGEN	DIRECTOR	0.800	Director	$3,085	$0	$3,085
AMOS BROWN SR	DIRECTOR	0.100	Director	$500	$0	$500
BENJAMIN PAYENNA	DIRECTOR	3.600	Director	$14,435	$0	$14,435
BARBARA J GRAY	TREASURER	6.000	Officer Director	$24,075	$0	$24,075
LEO M CHARLES	DIRECTOR	0.200	Director	$650	$0	$650
AGATHA FOXIE	DIRECTOR	1.800	Director	$7,000	$0	$7,000
LUCY OQUILLUK	DIRECTOR	1.700	Director	$6,800	$0	$6,800
MATILDA HARDY	DIRECTOR	1.500	Director	$5,800	$0	$5,800
AXEL JACKSON	DIRECTOR	0.100	Director	$500	$0	$500
IRENE NAVARRO	DIRECTOR	0.800	Director	$3,000	$0	$3,000
JILL CAMPBELL	DIRECTOR	1.500	Director	$6,000	$0	$6,000
ANNA M OXEREOK	2ND VICE CHAIR	4.400	Director	$17,435	$0	$17,435
ROBERT KEITH	1ST VICE CHAIR	3.700	Officer Director	$14,925	$0	$14,925
BEN PUNGOWIYI	SERGEANTATARMS	4.200	Officer Director	$16,735	$0	$16,735
GILBERT TOCKTOO	DIRECTOR	1.500	Director	$5,800	$0	$5,800
PRESTON ROOKOK	DIRECTOR	0.800	Director	$3,000	$0	$3,000
CHARLIE FITKA JR	DIRECTOR	2.500	Director	$9,895	$0	$9,895
MERLIN KOONOOKA	DIRECTOR	2.500	Director	$10,095	$0	$10,095
SHAWN BERGAMASCHI	DIRECTOR	1.300	Director	$5,000	$0	$5,000
SAMANTHA OZENNA	DIRECTOR	0.500	Director	$2,000	$0	$2,000
JERRY OKBAOK	DIRECTOR	1.400	Director	$5,500	$0	$5,500
KIRSTEN TIMBERS	SECRETARY	0.600	Officer Director	$2,585	$0	$2,585
SHIRLEY MARTIN	DIRECTOR	1.300	Director	$5,000	$0	$5,000
ANDREW MILLER JR	DIRECTOR	1.000	Director	$4,000	$0	$4,000
JOHNSON ENINGOWUK	DIRECTOR	0.700	Director	$2,650	$0	$2,650
STELLA HAVATONE	DIRECTOR	0.600	Director	$2,500	$0	$2,500
LOLA HANNON	DIRECTOR	1.100	Director	$4,255	$0	$4,255
ARCHIE ERVIN	DIRECTOR	0.500	Director	$2,000	$0	$2,000
BERNICE BROWN	DIRECTOR	0.600	Director	$2,500	$0	$2,500

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$56,234,294	$56,884,891	$96,501,696	$-650,597
2022	$68,440,519	$54,418,416	$98,128,143	$14,022,103
2021	$57,197,232	$45,948,341	$87,695,428	$11,248,891
2020	$32,064,437	$32,301,358	$61,502,576	$-236,921
2019	$37,974,578	$36,771,944	$46,914,218	$1,202,634
2018	$39,263,585	$37,188,381	$46,701,065	$2,075,204