Civic Intelligence

Bering Sea Elders Group

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 82-3556262

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Apr 22, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.BERINGSEAELDERS.ORG
911 W 8th Ave Suite 101 Pmb62Anchorage, AK 99501

(907) 891-1229

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

27th percentile

-6.7%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$99,880

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

$636,437

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Net Assets

$324,232

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Liabilities

$312,205

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

$682,639

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Expenses

$728,685

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Net Income

-$46,046

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2024: $636,437Liabilities 2024: $312,205Net Assets 2024: $324,2322024Assets 2025: $731,006Liabilities 2025: $384,579Net Assets 2025: $346,4272025

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2024

Assets$636,437
Liabilities$312,205
Net Assets$324,232
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Operations Trend

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Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2024: $682,639Expenses 2024: $728,685Net Income 2024: -$46,0462024Revenue 2025: $484,759Expenses 2025: $462,564Net Income 2025: $22,1952025

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2024

Revenue$682,639
Expenses$728,685
Net Income-$46,046
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$682,639
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bseg's mission is to speak and work together as one voice to protect and respect our traditional ways of life, the ocean web of life that supports the resources we rely on, and our children's future. As elders, we are messengers to our children, our tribal councils, and the people who make decisions that affect our marine resources, ecosystem, and ways of life.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$477,910-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$145,934-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$12,593-
Total Assets$370,278$636,437▲ $266,159
Other Assets Total$370,278--
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$308,004-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$4,201-
Total Liabilities$0$312,205▲ $312,205
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$370,278$324,232▼ $46,046
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$370,278$324,232▼ $46,046
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$370,278$636,437▲ $266,159
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jaylene WheelerDirectorFT$99,880$99,880

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jerry IvanoffChair
John Waghiyi JrVice Chair
Axel JacksonMember
Charles MosesMember
Ferdinand CarterMember
John Twitchell SrMember
Lucy ApatikiMember
Mary Ann MikeSecretary
William IgkurakTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Salt-645 G STREET SUITE 301, Anchorage, AK 99507$314,732
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$682,057
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$429
Other Revenue
$153
All Other Contributions
$682,057
Change in Net Assets
$-46,046
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$615,448
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$112,237
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$385,983--$385,983
Travel$170,485--$170,485
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$104,089--$104,089
Office Expenses$22,426--$22,426
Fees for Services Accounting$22,084--$22,084
Occupancy$12,988--$12,988
Payroll Taxes$8,148--$8,148
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,000--$1,000
Insurance$864--$864
Fees for Services Legal$150$468-$618
Total Functional Expenses$728,217$468$0$728,685
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bering Sea Elders Group
EIN
82-3556262
Phone
9078911229
Address
911 W 8TH AVE SUITE 101 PMB62, ANCHORAGE, AK 99501

Signing Officer

Name
Jaylene Wheeler
Title
Director
Phone
9078911229
Signed
2025-04-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jaylene Wheeler
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Ak
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Porter & Allison Inc
Address
18701 DENMARK CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99516
Preparer
Amanda Marttinen
Phone
9077702727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Bseg's mission is to speak and work together as one voice to protect and respect our traditional ways of life, the ocean web of life that supports the resources we rely on, and our children's future. As elders, we are messengers to our children, our tribal councils, and the people who make decisions that affect our marine resources, ecosystem, and ways of life.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Gbmf 1 and gbmf 2: with support from the gordon and betty moore foundation (gbmf), the bering sea elders group (bseg) incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization and became well-positioned for representing tribal voices for the long-term protection of the northern bering sea. Also, bseg advocated for the north pacific fishery management council (npfmc) to better protect bering sea food webs and habitats from ecosystem-scale overfishing. Pew: with support from the pew charitable trusts, the bering sea elders group (bseg) addressed priorities included in the organizations approved strategic plan. These goals include: 1. Increasing natural resources protection advocacy; 2. Strengthening co-management initiatives; 3. Leveraging our partnerships for greater impact; and 4. Reinforcing our sustainability. Other: common counsel foundation: the purpose of this grant is general operating support. Indigenous earth fund: the purpose of this grant is general operating support.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting 625 0 0 it services 1,938 0 0 nbscra/tac contract 314,240 0 0 other -622 0 0 public relations 7,547 0 0 outside contract services 25,863 0 0 professional fees 36,392 0 0 total 385,983 0 0”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$636,437
Liabilities
$312,205
Net assets
$324,232
Revenue
$682,639
Expenses
$728,685
Net income
-$46,046
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.31$3.85$3.46$4.85$4.63$0.22
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.36$3.12$3.24$6.83$7.29$0.46