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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0033876

RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC

Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Financials

$31.3M$32.1M2022$38.8M$38.7M2023$36.7M$38.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$36,717,551$38,470,160-$1,752,609$47,861,331$10,856,937$37,004,394
September 30, 2024990$38,757,606$38,736,153$21,453$49,812,908$12,929,966$36,882,942
September 30, 2023990$31,262,715$32,114,534-$851,819$52,360,295$15,836,659$36,523,636
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,287,638
of which government grants
$32,966,708
Program service revenue
$2,518,808
Investment income
$911,105
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,339,423
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$738,145
Other salaries and wages
$16,329,612
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$22,330,227
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$218,459
Accounting fees
$246,558
Occupancy
$2,742,661
Travel
$1,400,836
Depreciation
$542,986
Program services (functional)
$31,236,497
Management and general (functional)
$7,233,663

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$49,812,908
Total assets, end of year
$47,861,331
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,856,937
Net assets, end of year
$37,004,394
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,957,847
Net assets without donor restrictions
$35,039,450
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,964,944
Gross receipts
$36,717,551
Employees
523
Volunteers
1,500
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
AK

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
L TIEL SMITHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$212,748$14,619
JASMINE BOYLECHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$182,213$16,524
ROBERT MARQUEZDIRECTOR OF RURAL HOUSING
Highest-paid employee
40$153,438$43,506
ELIZABETH MILLIKENCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$171,844$19,571
CATHERINE CLEMENTSCOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$124,682$51,352
SHELBY CLEMWEATHERIZATION DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$111,369$53,975
JOIE MILLETTCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$138,185$16,117
MARLA TOMBLESONWEATHERIZATION BUDGET COORDINATOR
Highest-paid employee
40$111,139$38,215
SELENA BAILEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 7/25)
Officer
40$109,032$9,575
JOE WILLIAMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MYRON NANENGVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WALTER SAMPSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BARB GRAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARVIN ADAMSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALVIN EDENSHAWMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
21 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMANDA MCFARLANDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC OLSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ETTA KUZAKINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FLOYD TICKETMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HENRY OLYMPICMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JACKIE PATAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JACQUELINE WOODMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOY ANDERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM KOVOLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LEXUS MARTINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LIEF ALBERTSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARISA MCKASSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK HOOVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY ANN MIKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MORGAN LAKE SRMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY NELSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE STOOPSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NILS ANDREASSENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAULLETTE MORENOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TED ANGASANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 38 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
L TIEL SMITHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$212,688$14,742
ROBERT MARQUEZDIRECTOR OF RURAL HOUSING
Highest-paid employee
40$137,410$37,448
JASMINE BOYLECHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$158,468$6,237
ELIZABETH MILLIKENCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$124,676$34,102
CATHERINE CLEMENTSCOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$124,682$29,764
SELENA BAILEYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$131,969$2,546
MISHELL FRENCHDIRECTOR OF RURAL HOUSING
Highest-paid employee
40$118,538$13,852
BRADFORD SMITHFIELD SUPERVISOR
Highest-paid employee
40$110,256$21,059
MAURICE PARKERDEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HOUSING SERVICES
Highest-paid employee
40$109,099$22,071
JOE WILLIAMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WALTER SAMPSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BARB GRAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARVIN ADAMSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALVIN EDENSHAWMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMANDA MCFARLANDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEY HICKSMEMBER (THRU 04/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC OLSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ETTA KUZAKINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FLOYD TICKETMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACKIE PATAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACQUELINE WOODMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOY ANDERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIM KOVOLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEXUS MARTINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIEF ALBERTSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK HOOVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARTIN ANDREWMEMBER (THRU 01/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY ANN MIKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MYRON NANENGMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY NELSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLE STOOPSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NIKOLE NELSONMEMBER (THRU 01/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NILS ANDREASSENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULLETTE MORENOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PERCY BALLOTMEMBER (THRU 06/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TED ANGASANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONILEE JACKSON-GOODLATAWMEMBER (THRU 07/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 31 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
L TIEL SMITHCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$230,125$0
BARBARA BELLCHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE THRU 02/18/23
Officer
40$149,256$27,674
JASMINE BOYLECHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$149,175$0
ELIZABETH MILLIKENCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$104,206$24,024
MARGURITE HIXSONCONTROLLER
Highest-paid employee
40$106,473$15,326
JOE WILLIAMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
WALTER SAMPSONVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BARB GRAYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARVIN ADAMSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALVIN EDENSHAWMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMANDA MCFARLANDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEY HICKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC OLSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ETTA KUZAKINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JACKIE PATAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIM KOVOLMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIEF ALBERTSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK HOOVERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARTIN ANDREWMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MYRON NANENGMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY NELSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NIKOLE NELSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NILS ANDREASSENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAUL JOHNSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAULLETTE MORENOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PERCY BALLOTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TED ANGASANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TONILEE JACKSON-GOODLATAWMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DELBERT KADAKEMEMBER THRU 12/14/22
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROBERT HOFFMANMEMBER THRU 12/14/22
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY JAMESMEMBER THRU 12/01/22
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
731 E 8TH AVE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501-3772
In care of
% SARAH SANDBAK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
L TIEL SMITH, 731 E 8TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501
Signed the 990
L TIEL SMITH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(907) 279-2511
Return prepared by
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

Mission

TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME ALASKANS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND DIRECT SERVICES THAT RESPECT OUR UNIQUE VALUES AND CULTURES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT DIVISION PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO PRENATAL WOMEN, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS ALASKA, SERVING 661 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE HEAD START, EARLY HEAD START, PARENTS AS TEACHERS, AND THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN ANCHORAGE. CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OPERATE UNDER STRICT FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, WHICH REQUIRE A WELL-TRAINED STAFF AND CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO FACILITATE PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION SURROUNDING THE BASIC BELIEF THAT PARENTS ARE THE CHILD'S FIRST AND BEST TEACHER. CHILDREN RECEIVE SERVICES THAT PROMOTE POSITIVE SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY PRACTICES, CULTURAL RICHNESS AND SCHOOL READINESS.
    Expenses $12,682,210 · revenue $326,147
  • RURAL CAP IS A SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DIVISION OPERATING AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN ANCHORAGE AND PROVIDES ONE CLINICAL PROGRAMS ACROSS FOUR LOCATIONS, OFFERING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, FOLLOWING THE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT MODEL, TO INDIVIDUALS IN HOUSING WHO HAVE SUDBSTANCE USE OR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS AND WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS. THESE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ARE VOLUNTARY, BUT RURAL CAP MAINTAINS A HIGH ENROLLMENT RATE. RURAL CAP TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO THE INDIVIDUAL, RECOGNIZING THE OVERALL SPECTRUM OF NEEDS AND TREATING THEM CONCURRENTLY. ALL PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED, COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO TREATMENT, RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES, AND PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT.
    Expenses $6,871,259 · grants $1,339,423 · revenue $1,726,243
  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM PROGRAMS SERVED INDIVIDUALS FROM MORE THAN 98 COMMUNITIES IN FY25 THROUGH A VARIETY OF CAPACITY BUILDING AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. THESE INCLUDE AMERICORPS, VISTA AND ELDER MENTOR PROGRAMS, IN ADDITION TO SEVERAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES. TOPIC AREAS INCLUDE SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION, TOBACCO PREVENTION, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP AND BEST PRACTICES FOR WORKING WITH TRIBAL YOUTH, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND HYDROPONIC GARDENING, TRIBAL JUSTICE AND TRIBAL COURT DEVELOPMENT, AND STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT MANAGEMENT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF HOOPER BAY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALSO SUPPORTS A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IN HOOPER BAY.
    Expenses $6,266,138 · revenue $24,899
  • NINE SELF-HELP HOMEBUYERS COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR HOMES IN SOLDOTNA IN SEPTEMBER 2025. 10 SELF-HELP HOMEBUYERS IN SEWARD STARTED CONSTRUCTION ON THEIR HOMES IN SEPTEMBER 2025. THE HOMES IN SEWARD ARE EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN SPRING 2027 OR BEFORE. RURAL CAP ASSISTED 31 VERY-LOW AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN OBTAINING CERTIFICATES OF ELIGIBILITY TO PURCHASE A HOME THROUGH USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT'S 502 PACKAGED LOAN PROGRAM. 25 VERY-LOW AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES HAVE SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED ON THEIR LOANS AND MOVED INTO THEIR HOMES 10/01/2024-09/30/2025. RURAL CAP'S PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION TEAM PROVIDED WEATHERIZATION SERVICES TO INCLUDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES, INDOOR AIR QUALITY UPGRADES AND HEALTH OF THE 117 HOMES TO RECEIVE WEATHERIZATION SERVICES, 79 HOMES WERE OCCUPIED BY SENIORS AND ADDITIONAL 14 HOMES RECEIVED ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT FOR CLIENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND ADDITIONAL 20 HOMES RECEIVED MOBILE HOME REPAIR. AND SAFETY MEASURES FOR 117 HOMES IN THE NORTHWEST ARCTIC, BERING STRAITS, CALISTA, KUSILVAK, ANCHORAGE AND SOUTHEAST ALASKA REGIONS.
    Expenses $5,416,890 · revenue $441,519

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-0033876
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1992
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$47,861,331
Income (IRS master file)
$36,717,551

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$36,717,551$38,470,160$47,861,331XML
990September 2024$38,757,606$38,736,153$49,812,908XML
990September 2023$31,262,715$32,114,534$52,360,295XML
990September 2022$28,762,238$29,148,257$43,747,324IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-0033876).

Questions about RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC

What is the EIN of RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC is 92-0033876.
Is RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names L TIEL SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 36 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $212,748 (L TIEL SMITH, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does RURAL ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $36,717,551, expenses of $38,470,160 and total assets of $47,861,331 at year end.

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