FRIENDS OF ANAN
EIN 33-3981421 · Natural Resources Conservation & Protection (C30)
What they do
Friends of Anan Supports The Preservation and Public Enjoyment of The Anan Wildlife Observatory One of The Most Prolific Black and Brown Bear Observation Sites In Southeast Alaska. Located In The Tongass National Forest Near Wrangell Alaska Anan Provides Visitors With A Rare Opportunity to Observe Bears In Their Natural Habitat During The Annual Pink Salmon Run. During The Fiscal Year Friends of Anan Worked to Enhance Visitor Experiences Support Wildlife Education and Promote Conservation Awareness. Activities Included The Development of Educational Materials Community Outreach and Fundraising Efforts to Support Observatory Infrastructure and Programming. The Organization Also Established Its Web Presence and Brand Identity to Expand Its Reach and Grow Its Membership Base. We Interacted With Over One Million Online Viewers and 2,500 In Person Visitors to The Site.
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BRIAN REGGIANITREASURER SECRETARY
DANIELLE CHIVICE PRESIDENT
DEE GALLAPRESIDENT
ERIN GALLADIRECTOR
ESTHER ASHTONDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 3310 JERDE CIR, ANCHORAGE, AK 99504-3861
- County
- Anchorage Municipality
- In care of
- % BRIAN REGGIANI
- Primary officer
- Brian Reggiani, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Natural Resources Conservation & Protection (C30)
- IRS tax category
- Natural Resources Conservation & Protection