Private foundation · Anchorage, AK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Eyak Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $1,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 20 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $42,250
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42K | $1,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $63K | $1,500 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Rockele Jones · Anchorage · (907) 334-6971 · Rjones@eyakfoundation.org
- What to send
- The materials listed below must be submitted on or before the deadline: 1. Online application submitted. 2. Proof of lineal descent of an original eyak corporation shareholder (first time applicants). 3. Two letters of recommendation (first time applicants). 4. An official copy of your high school or ged transcripts or, if you are already in a program, an official copy of your college or program transcripts. If applicable, a certificate showing completion of courses in an accredited vocational institute. (first time applicants) "returning scholarship questions" (repeat applicants). 5. Typed personal history and education goal essay (must be new each year). 6. Proof of acceptance from college/university/vocational or training program. 7. Course description and requirements of institution for full-time students. 8. Recent photograph, wallet size preferred. Please upload photo on application page.
- Deadlines
- Deadline for application submission: 30 days prior to the start of your semester.
- Limits
- Condition of award: a scholarship award is only to be used for tuition, room and board, fees, books, and course-required supplies. Funds will be distributed directly to the academic or vocational institution that administers the funds on behalf of the student on a per semester basis. Once the scholarship is granted, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that a copy of final grades and his/her official transcript is sent to the eyak foundation immediately upon completion of each semester or course. Second semester funds for the student will not be released until final grades are received.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- James UjiokaPresident
- Martin ParsonsVice preside
- Todd LillenessSecretary
- Rikki AddyTreasurer
- John JohnsonTrustee
- Ashley ChristensenTrustee
- Sherman PowellTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.
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