Alaska Native Organizations Alaska Native Organizations
Interior Alaska is home to over 70 Alaska Native organizations that bring jobs and money to the region and the state. While most people in the region have heard of Doyon, Limited, Tanana Chiefs Conference and Fairbanks Native Association, there are also 42 Tribes, 25 village corporations and several regional nonprofits providing jobs and services to Natives and nonNatives across Alaska’s vast Interior.
The Economic Impact of Interior-based
JUNE 2012
Alaska Native Organizations Interior Alaska Native organizations contribute significantly to the local economy through employment, payroll, and spending on goods and services. In 2010:
Total ECONOMIC IMPACT on INterior Alaska The annual economic contribution of Interior Alaska Native organizations to the region exceeded $300 million, including direct and indirect spending. Employment and spending by Interior Alaska Native organizations generated more than 3,500 jobs in the Interior—or nearly 1 in every 12 civilian jobs.
Interior Jobs & Wages 2,725 people were employed directly with Interior-based Alaska Native organizations in the region, including 1,238 in Fairbanks and 1,487 in Interior villages.
An additional 848 indirect jobs were created as a result of spending by Interior Alaska Native organizations and their employees for a total Interior employment impact of 3,574 jobs. $101 million in wages and benefits were paid to direct employees of Interior Alaska Native organizations in the region. When indirect effects are included, Interior payrolls exceeded $147 million— over 7% of all civilian wages in the region. In comparison, University of Alaska payroll for the 3,384 faculty and staff of the system’s Fairbanks campus was $134 million in 2010. As a group, Interior Alaska Native organizations are one of the largest employers in the region, after only the U.S. military, other federal government employers, the University of Alaska system, and the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
Top Interior Employers, 2010 U.S. Military Federal Govt. (civilian) University of Alaska FNSB School District Alaska Native Organizations State Govt. (not UA) Banner Health System Borough Govt. (FNSB) Fred Meyer Stores Fort Knox Gold Mine
6,242 4,287 4,072 3,550 2,725 1,677 1,364 888 700 502
Sources: Alaska Department of Labor, Banner Health, Fairbanks North Star Borough & School District, Fred Meyer Stores, The McDowell Group, University of Alaska, U.S. Department of Defense
Interior Spending Impacts Interior Alaska Native organizations spent $178 million in the region, 46% of which was spent on goods and services purchased from local businesses. Indirect spending added $129 million to create a total economic impact of $307 million. Dividends from village and regional corporations to Interior shareholders boosted household incomes in the region by $3.7 million.
Above (From Left): Health care workers at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center, Fairbanks. Doyon Utilities Power plant operator, Fort Greely (Photo ©Patrick J. Endres/ AlaskaPhotographics.com). Construction crew, Fairbanks. At Top: Village of Nulato.
The Contributions of Interior For-Profit organizations Doyon, Limited Doyon, Limited, headquartered in Fairbanks, is one of 13 Alaska Native regional corporations established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971. Doyon currently has more than 18,500 shareholders, and with 12.5 million acres, Doyon is the largest private landowner in Alaska.
Economic Impacts of Interior Alaska Native Organizations Does not include impacts of Alaska Native Corporations based outside the Interior.
Rest of The State 582 jobs $19.7 mILLION IN Payroll
$50.3 Million in Direct spending
Direct Economic Impacts Rest of tHE Interior 1,487 jobs $28.7 million IN Payroll
Doyon, Limited operates a diverse family of companies with a focus on oil and gas, natural resource development, water and sewer utilities, security, catering, tourism, and government contracting.
$42.7 Million in direct spending
mUNICIPALITY OF Anchora 398 jobs $24.9 mILLION IN Payroll
The Doyon, Limited family of companies includes:
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Doyon Drilling, Inc. Doyon Government Group Doyon Universal Services, LLC Doyon Utilities, LLC Doyon Associated, LLC Doyon Industrial Group, LLC Doyon Emerald Doyon Tourism, Inc. Doyon Remote Facilities Services Doyon ARAMARK, JV
Multiplier Effects
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Multiplier effects created by the respending of money received by vendors and employees of Alaska Native organizations generated an additional 1,455 indirect jobs statewide, $71.3 million in indirect payroll, and $209.9 million in additional spending statewide.
Village Corporations
Like ANCSA regional corporations, the mission of village corporations in Alaska generally includes a mandate to grow the financial assets of the company while improving the quality of life and preserving the cultural identity of their shareholders.
Spending on Goods and Services By Area
More than 200 village corporations were created under ANCSA. Of these, 25 are based in Interior Alaska and represent significant land holdings in the region and the state.
Fairbanks north star borough $62.2 million
Rest of State $7.5 million
Anchorage $34.8 million
Rest of Interior $19.9 million
Interior Alaska Native on purchases of good not including purchas
Professional Services $40.4
General & Admin $21.9
Travel & Chemicals Lodging $1.7 Food $3.7 $1.2 Supplies $2.5 In Mill
Alaska’s Native Organizations Tribal Government & NonProfit organizations
Legend = 100 jobs = $1 Million Fairbanks North Star Borough 1,238 jobs $72.0 mILLION IN Payroll
$135.1 Million in direct spending
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Million irect nding
Tanana Chiefs Conference Tanana Chiefs Conference is Interior Alaska’s largest nonprofit corporation. TCC is a tribal consortium providing health and social services, and tribal and workforce development for the Interior communities including Fairbanks. TCC operates the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center, the Interior’s premiere Native health facility, as well as subregional health centers in Galena and the Upper Tanana, and village-based clinics throughout the region. A tribally controlled and operated organization, TCC provides advocacy and facilitates partnerships on behalf of the 42-member board of Interior villages.
Fairbanks Native Association
otal Economic Impacts
total economic contribution to the state udes both direct and indirect effects of Interior ska Native organization activities: 5,161 Jobs $216.6 Million in Payroll $497.0 million in Total Spending
e organizations spent more than $124 million ds and services from Alaska businesses in 2010, ses made with each other.
Financial Services $9.9
Machinery $8.5
Energy Construction $6.5 Materials $7.9 Transportation $7.3 lions
By Category
Real Estate $12.9
Founded in 1963 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1967, Fairbanks Native Association is one of Alaska’s oldest urban Native organizations. FNA is a community nonprofit providing education, behavioral health, and community services. While FNA’s programs serve men, women, youth, and elders from all over Alaska, most live in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. FNA offers services to Alaskans of all races although some programs are targeted to serve Alaska Native groups or those with special needs.
Interior Regional Housing Authority IRHA was formed in 1974 concurrently with 13 other Alaska regional housing authorities in order to administer programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to tribes in the region. IRHA provides new construction, rehabilitation, loan programs and
rental assistance to low-income beneficiaries. While based in Fairbanks, IRHA employs local village residents for village projects whenever possible, strengthening local economies by providing high-paying jobs and valuable job training and experience.
Denakkanaaga, Inc. Denakkanaaga promotes the physical, economic and social well-being of Alaska Native Elders in the Interior through a variety of local and regional programs. As part of its mission, Denakkanaaga works to preserve the art, language, traditions and culture of the Native people of the region, combat drug and alcohol abuse, and secure Elders’ legal rights and benefits.
Council on Athabascan Tribal Governments CATG provides health and social services to 10 villages in the Yukon Flats region and operates the subregional health center in Fort Yukon.
Doyon Foundation Doyon Foundation provides educational grants, internships, shareholder training programs and cultural preservation programs.
Village Councils Village councils provide for tribal self-governance and civil court processes and fill other local government roles. These may include electric and water utilities, washeterias, firefighting, emergency preparedness, housing and social services, health and nutrition programs, airport maintenance and environmental clean-up. Some village councils have also started business ventures to provide income and create employment for village residents.
The New Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center being built in Fairbanks by Tanana Chiefs Conference will open in 2012. The $68 million facility will bring medical, behavioral health, dental and optometry services under one roof.
Statewide Impacts Interior Alaska Native organizations have an economic footprint that covers the state with a total economic impact of nearly half a billion dollars. In 2010:
jobs & wages across the state
Above (from top): Doyon, Limited commissioned Rig 25 in 2011. Under contract to BP, the rig is one of seven operated by Doyon Drilling on Alaska’s North Slope. New Housing and weatherization projects by the Interior Regional Housing Authority strengthen the economy by creating jobs while improving living conditions throughout the Interior. Alaska Native Cultural Celebrations like the annual Festival of Native Arts boost local tourism by bringing in visitors from across the state.
Prepared by: Information Insights, Inc. 212 Front Street, Suite 100 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 www.iiAlaska.com
Interior Alaska Native organizations directly employed 3,705 people in the state, including 2,725 in the Interior and 980 based outside the region in Anchorage and other communities. $145 million in direct wages and benefits were paid to Alaska employees. Payrolls in the Interior totaled $101 million while over $44 million were paid to employees based outside the region. An additional 1,455 indirect jobs were created statewide as a result of spending by Interior Alaska Native organizations and their employees for a total employment impact of 5,161 jobs, representing a statewide payroll of $217 million. In comparison, Alaska’s mining industry directly employed 3,500 people statewide in 2010, including an estimated 1,000 non-Alaskan residents.
Statewide spending Impacts Interior Alaska Native organizations spent $287 million in Alaska, 43% of which was spent on goods and services purchased from Alaska businesses. Multiplier effects resulting from the respending of money by employees and vendors of Interior Alaska Native organizations added another $210 million to the Alaska economy creating a total economic impact of $497 million.
Other Impacts Construction Spending From health clinics to housing to airport runways, Alaska Native organizations strengthen local economies with significant construction projects. Annual construction spending by Interior Alaska Native organizations is $9.8 million in Fairbanks, $14.7 million in the Interior as a whole, and over $22 million statewide, based on three-year averages.
Property Taxes Interior Alaska Native organizations paid more than $3.8 million in property taxes to the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s general fund in 2010, accounting for 4.3% of non-oil and gas property tax revenues in the borough. Interior Alaska Native organizations contributed over $5.5 million in local property taxes statewide, including $647,800 in Anchorage and $914,000 in the North Slope Borough.
Charitable Giving Interior Alaska Native organizations have a strong commitment to giving back to their communities. Charitable contributions in 2010 totaled over $3.5 million statewide, including: $2.5 million in Fairbanks $500,000 in Interior villages $670,000 in the rest of Alaska In comparison, two of the state’s largest corporations, BP and ConocoPhillips, have annual community giving budgets of $5 to $7 million in Alaska.
Produced by Doyon, Limited, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, Interior Regional Housing Authority, and Denakkanaaga, Inc.
The Economic Impact of Interior-based
JUNE 2012
Alaska Native Organizations Interior Alaska Native organizations contribute significantly to the local economy through employment, payroll, and spending on goods and services. In 2010:
Total ECONOMIC IMPACT on INterior Alaska The annual economic contribution of Interior Alaska Native organizations to the region exceeded $300 million, including direct and indirect spending. Employment and spending by Interior Alaska Native organizations generated more than 3,500 jobs in the Interior—or nearly 1 in every 12 civilian jobs.
Interior Jobs & Wages 2,725 people were employed directly with Interior-based Alaska Native organizations in the region, including 1,238 in Fairbanks and 1,487 in Interior villages.
An additional 848 indirect jobs were created as a result of spending by Interior Alaska Native organizations and their employees for a total Interior employment impact of 3,574 jobs. $101 million in wages and benefits were paid to direct employees of Interior Alaska Native organizations in the region. When indirect effects are included, Interior payrolls exceeded $147 million— over 7% of all civilian wages in the region. In comparison, University of Alaska payroll for the 3,384 faculty and staff of the system’s Fairbanks campus was $134 million in 2010. As a group, Interior Alaska Native organizations are one of the largest employers in the region, after only the U.S. military, other federal government employers, the University of Alaska system, and the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
Top Interior Employers, 2010 U.S. Military Federal Govt. (civilian) University of Alaska FNSB School District Alaska Native Organizations State Govt. (not UA) Banner Health System Borough Govt. (FNSB) Fred Meyer Stores Fort Knox Gold Mine
6,242 4,287 4,072 3,550 2,725 1,677 1,364 888 700 502
Sources: Alaska Department of Labor, Banner Health, Fairbanks North Star Borough & School District, Fred Meyer Stores, The McDowell Group, University of Alaska, U.S. Department of Defense
Interior Spending Impacts Interior Alaska Native organizations spent $178 million in the region, 46% of which was spent on goods and services purchased from local businesses. Indirect spending added $129 million to create a total economic impact of $307 million. Dividends from village and regional corporations to Interior shareholders boosted household incomes in the region by $3.7 million.
Above (From Left): Health care workers at Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center, Fairbanks. Doyon Utilities Power plant operator, Fort Greely (Photo ©Patrick J. Endres/ AlaskaPhotographics.com). Construction crew, Fairbanks. At Top: Village of Nulato.
The Contributions of Interior For-Profit organizations Doyon, Limited Doyon, Limited, headquartered in Fairbanks, is one of 13 Alaska Native regional corporations established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971. Doyon currently has more than 18,500 shareholders, and with 12.5 million acres, Doyon is the largest private landowner in Alaska.
Economic Impacts of Interior Alaska Native Organizations Does not include impacts of Alaska Native Corporations based outside the Interior.
Rest of The State 582 jobs $19.7 mILLION IN Payroll
$50.3 Million in Direct spending
Direct Economic Impacts Rest of tHE Interior 1,487 jobs $28.7 million IN Payroll
Doyon, Limited operates a diverse family of companies with a focus on oil and gas, natural resource development, water and sewer utilities, security, catering, tourism, and government contracting.
$42.7 Million in direct spending
mUNICIPALITY OF Anchora 398 jobs $24.9 mILLION IN Payroll
The Doyon, Limited family of companies includes:
$59.0 in d spen
Doyon Drilling, Inc. Doyon Government Group Doyon Universal Services, LLC Doyon Utilities, LLC Doyon Associated, LLC Doyon Industrial Group, LLC Doyon Emerald Doyon Tourism, Inc. Doyon Remote Facilities Services Doyon ARAMARK, JV
Multiplier Effects
To
The inclu Alas
Multiplier effects created by the respending of money received by vendors and employees of Alaska Native organizations generated an additional 1,455 indirect jobs statewide, $71.3 million in indirect payroll, and $209.9 million in additional spending statewide.
Village Corporations
Like ANCSA regional corporations, the mission of village corporations in Alaska generally includes a mandate to grow the financial assets of the company while improving the quality of life and preserving the cultural identity of their shareholders.
Spending on Goods and Services By Area
More than 200 village corporations were created under ANCSA. Of these, 25 are based in Interior Alaska and represent significant land holdings in the region and the state.
Fairbanks north star borough $62.2 million
Rest of State $7.5 million
Anchorage $34.8 million
Rest of Interior $19.9 million
Interior Alaska Native on purchases of good not including purchas
Professional Services $40.4
General & Admin $21.9
Travel & Chemicals Lodging $1.7 Food $3.7 $1.2 Supplies $2.5 In Mill
Alaska’s Native Organizations Tribal Government & NonProfit organizations
Legend = 100 jobs = $1 Million Fairbanks North Star Borough 1,238 jobs $72.0 mILLION IN Payroll
$135.1 Million in direct spending
age
Million irect nding
Tanana Chiefs Conference Tanana Chiefs Conference is Interior Alaska’s largest nonprofit corporation. TCC is a tribal consortium providing health and social services, and tribal and workforce development for the Interior communities including Fairbanks. TCC operates the Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center, the Interior’s premiere Native health facility, as well as subregional health centers in Galena and the Upper Tanana, and village-based clinics throughout the region. A tribally controlled and operated organization, TCC provides advocacy and facilitates partnerships on behalf of the 42-member board of Interior villages.
Fairbanks Native Association
otal Economic Impacts
total economic contribution to the state udes both direct and indirect effects of Interior ska Native organization activities: 5,161 Jobs $216.6 Million in Payroll $497.0 million in Total Spending
e organizations spent more than $124 million ds and services from Alaska businesses in 2010, ses made with each other.
Financial Services $9.9
Machinery $8.5
Energy Construction $6.5 Materials $7.9 Transportation $7.3 lions
By Category
Real Estate $12.9
Founded in 1963 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1967, Fairbanks Native Association is one of Alaska’s oldest urban Native organizations. FNA is a community nonprofit providing education, behavioral health, and community services. While FNA’s programs serve men, women, youth, and elders from all over Alaska, most live in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. FNA offers services to Alaskans of all races although some programs are targeted to serve Alaska Native groups or those with special needs.
Interior Regional Housing Authority IRHA was formed in 1974 concurrently with 13 other Alaska regional housing authorities in order to administer programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to tribes in the region. IRHA provides new construction, rehabilitation, loan programs and
rental assistance to low-income beneficiaries. While based in Fairbanks, IRHA employs local village residents for village projects whenever possible, strengthening local economies by providing high-paying jobs and valuable job training and experience.
Denakkanaaga, Inc. Denakkanaaga promotes the physical, economic and social well-being of Alaska Native Elders in the Interior through a variety of local and regional programs. As part of its mission, Denakkanaaga works to preserve the art, language, traditions and culture of the Native people of the region, combat drug and alcohol abuse, and secure Elders’ legal rights and benefits.
Council on Athabascan Tribal Governments CATG provides health and social services to 10 villages in the Yukon Flats region and operates the subregional health center in Fort Yukon.
Doyon Foundation Doyon Foundation provides educational grants, internships, shareholder training programs and cultural preservation programs.
Village Councils Village councils provide for tribal self-governance and civil court processes and fill other local government roles. These may include electric and water utilities, washeterias, firefighting, emergency preparedness, housing and social services, health and nutrition programs, airport maintenance and environmental clean-up. Some village councils have also started business ventures to provide income and create employment for village residents.
The New Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center being built in Fairbanks by Tanana Chiefs Conference will open in 2012. The $68 million facility will bring medical, behavioral health, dental and optometry services under one roof.
Statewide Impacts Interior Alaska Native organizations have an economic footprint that covers the state with a total economic impact of nearly half a billion dollars. In 2010:
jobs & wages across the state
Above (from top): Doyon, Limited commissioned Rig 25 in 2011. Under contract to BP, the rig is one of seven operated by Doyon Drilling on Alaska’s North Slope. New Housing and weatherization projects by the Interior Regional Housing Authority strengthen the economy by creating jobs while improving living conditions throughout the Interior. Alaska Native Cultural Celebrations like the annual Festival of Native Arts boost local tourism by bringing in visitors from across the state.
Prepared by: Information Insights, Inc. 212 Front Street, Suite 100 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 www.iiAlaska.com
Interior Alaska Native organizations directly employed 3,705 people in the state, including 2,725 in the Interior and 980 based outside the region in Anchorage and other communities. $145 million in direct wages and benefits were paid to Alaska employees. Payrolls in the Interior totaled $101 million while over $44 million were paid to employees based outside the region. An additional 1,455 indirect jobs were created statewide as a result of spending by Interior Alaska Native organizations and their employees for a total employment impact of 5,161 jobs, representing a statewide payroll of $217 million. In comparison, Alaska’s mining industry directly employed 3,500 people statewide in 2010, including an estimated 1,000 non-Alaskan residents.
Statewide spending Impacts Interior Alaska Native organizations spent $287 million in Alaska, 43% of which was spent on goods and services purchased from Alaska businesses. Multiplier effects resulting from the respending of money by employees and vendors of Interior Alaska Native organizations added another $210 million to the Alaska economy creating a total economic impact of $497 million.
Other Impacts Construction Spending From health clinics to housing to airport runways, Alaska Native organizations strengthen local economies with significant construction projects. Annual construction spending by Interior Alaska Native organizations is $9.8 million in Fairbanks, $14.7 million in the Interior as a whole, and over $22 million statewide, based on three-year averages.
Property Taxes Interior Alaska Native organizations paid more than $3.8 million in property taxes to the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s general fund in 2010, accounting for 4.3% of non-oil and gas property tax revenues in the borough. Interior Alaska Native organizations contributed over $5.5 million in local property taxes statewide, including $647,800 in Anchorage and $914,000 in the North Slope Borough.
Charitable Giving Interior Alaska Native organizations have a strong commitment to giving back to their communities. Charitable contributions in 2010 totaled over $3.5 million statewide, including: $2.5 million in Fairbanks $500,000 in Interior villages $670,000 in the rest of Alaska In comparison, two of the state’s largest corporations, BP and ConocoPhillips, have annual community giving budgets of $5 to $7 million in Alaska.
Produced by Doyon, Limited, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Fairbanks Native Association, Interior Regional Housing Authority, and Denakkanaaga, Inc.
