Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association
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About Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association
The Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association directs funding primarily to small, predominantly Alaska Native Yukon‑Kuskokwim Delta communities, supporting village governments, tribal councils and local schools. Grants emphasize community infrastructure and development (equipment, housing/land development), school-year support and youth activities, with a secondary focus on fisheries-related programs and regional economic development. The foundation favors place-based, practical investments that sustain village services and local livelihoods.
Focus Areas
Village infrastructure and municipal capital (heavy equipment, residential land development, small homes)Rural K–12 school support and student activities in Yukon‑Kuskokwim Delta communitiesAlaska Native tribal governments and IRA council support for community servicesFisheries-sector support tied to community development (CDQ/group donations, river towing services)Regional economic development/entrepreneurship support (Alaska Business Development Center partnerships)
Who They Fund
rural Alaska villages (Grayling, Kotlik, Alakanuk)K-12 students and schools (school-year/program donations)
About Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association
A $260,000 community grant to Nipb Incorporated in Nunam Iqua stands out in the Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association’s recent giving and shows how the organization uses large place-based awards to support Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities. Across the recent grant list, the foundation backs village governments, tribal councils, schools, and community organizations in Alaska, with support tied to housing and land development, heavy equipment, school-year needs, student activities, and regional development work. Repeated awards to the same communities suggest a steady pattern rather than isolated project support. The foundation’s grants also connect to fisheries-linked employment and economic activity, including support for partner-vessel jobs and regional development partners. In that mix, the largest awards go to community infrastructure: City of Alakanuk received $102,360 for heavy equipment, while Yukon River Towing received $125,000 for Grayling IRA small homes. Smaller recurring awards, including school donations and community grants, show a practical focus on village services and youth support across member communities.
What Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association Funds
Housing and land development are a core theme in the recent grants. The City of Kotlik received $25,500 for the Kotlik residential land development project, while Yukon River Towing received $125,000 for Grayling IRA small homes. Those awards point to a capital-oriented approach that supports physical community infrastructure. Education is another clear area. Grayling Ira Tribal Council received $20,000 for a school-year donation, and Emmonak School received $10,000 for a 2024-2025 school donation. Mountain Village Schools, Alakanuk Schools, and David-Louis Memorial School also appear in school-year support, showing repeated backing for local K-12 needs and student activities. The foundation also supports regional economic development. Alaska Business Development Center Inc received $34,000 for the VTLP 2024 program contribution, linking the funder to entrepreneurship and business development work in the region.
How Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association Gives
Typical awards are modest but project-specific: the reported p25 and median are both $10,000, while the p75 is $44,715. The distribution includes some much larger capital grants, but most entries sit at the $10,000 level or nearby. Recent grants also show repetition across years, including multiple awards to the same recipient and similar purposes, which suggests ongoing support for selected village projects. The organization is a foundation with program-related investments, and it does fund individuals through structured scholarship and employment programs. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including scholarships and youth employment.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$470K
Total Assets
$111.3M
Total Revenue
$5.9M
Total Expenses
$10.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $45K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$45K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in AK.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
RAGNAR ALSTROM
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