Bristol Bay Foundation Fka Bristol Bay Native Corporation Education Foundat
Bristol Bay Foundation (fka Bristol Bay Native Corporation Education Foundation) is a nonprofit based in Anchorage, AK (EIN 92-0141709) founded in 1992 to support higher education for Alaska Native students from the Bristol Bay region; the site describes scholarship programs and cultural grantmaking.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Programs, schools, or nonprofits that serve Bristol Bay shareholders or Alaska Native students with education, vocational training, or cultural preservation activities; applicants should demonstrate clear benefit to the Bristol Bay region.
Good Fit
- • Directly benefits Bristol Bay residents or shareholders
- • Provides scholarships, vocational training, or culturally focused programming
- • Can manage and report on relatively small awards (typical grants are several thousand dollars)
- • Can apply via the foundation's online portal or contact program staff for guidance
Geography
Grants reached recipients across about two dozen states, but roughly 76% of dollars and about three quarters of grant counts were concentrated in Alaska, indicating multi-state reach with a strong in-state emphasis on Bristol Bay.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient base—261 distinct recipients including individuals (scholarships), school districts, and charities—so the observed portfolio is diverse in institution type and purpose for the foundation's scale.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public online application portal with rolling deadlines, named program contacts, and about 120 new recipients in the latest year, though applicants must meet the foundation's requirement to benefit Bristol Bay shareholders.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
