Apca Inc

Anchorage, AK ยท Founded 1995

Supports Alaska's community health centers through training, technical assistance, and workforce development

Primary audience
Healthcare Providers
Work area
Capacity Building
Topic
Primary Care Access
Contact
Merriman Nancy
Website Contact

About Organization

Alaska Primary Care Association strengthens Alaska's primary care safety net by providing training and technical assistance to community health centers and other providers. Based in Anchorage, AK, the organization employs 59 staff members and generated $7.6 million in revenue in 2023. Founded in 1995, it also helps Alaskans explore healthcare careers and coverage options while advocating on policy issues affecting primary care.

What They Focus On

Provider Capacity Building

Strengthens community health centers through training, technical assistance, and quality improvement support for better patient outcomes

Healthcare Workforce Development

Expands Alaska's healthcare workforce by connecting residents with career opportunities and educational pathways in primary care

Policy & Systems Advocacy

Monitors regulatory changes and advocates for policies that support primary care providers and expand healthcare access

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$7.6M

+12.7% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$7.4M

+14.4% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$4.2M

+5% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

59

-14.5% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $7,603,719 $7,436,654 $4,240,947 59
2022 $6,746,213 $6,500,604 $4,039,986 69
2021 $6,234,504 $5,795,582 $3,451,638 56
2020 $5,395,546 $4,598,667 $2,862,106 32
2019 $3,718,868 $3,345,697 $1,926,228 31
2018 $4,492,857 $4,323,731 $1,837,087 36
2017 $3,993,043 $3,918,144 $1,376,265 36

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Provider Needs

    Evaluate community health centers and safety net providers to identify training and support requirements

  • 02

    Deliver Technical Assistance

    Provide specialized training and resources to help providers improve healthcare quality and operations

  • 03

    Build Healthcare Workforce

    Connect Alaskans with healthcare career pathways and coverage navigation services

  • 04

    Monitor Policy Impact

    Track and analyze regulatory changes to advocate for primary care providers statewide

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Apca Inc

Training & Technical Assistance

Provides community health centers with training and support to deliver high-quality patient care

Health Careers Development

Helps Alaskans discover and pursue careers in healthcare through education and guidance

Healthcare Coverage Navigation

Assists Alaskans in exploring and understanding their options for health insurance coverage

Policy Analysis & Advocacy

Assesses new policies and regulations to protect and strengthen primary care providers

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Apca Inc.

MN

Merriman Nancy

CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $213,682
CC

Crater Carri

Director Org
Full-time
Compensation: $131,638
ZJ

Zasada Jon

Director Of
Full-time
Compensation: $130,211
CM

Clark Meghan

Director Ope
Full-time
Compensation: $121,558
AC

Austerman Carol

President
1 hrs/week
LP

Linduska Patricia

Special Proj
Full-time
Compensation: $152,239
WE

Wettin Emily

Clinical Con
Full-time
Compensation: $122,814
GJ

Gilmore Joshua

Vice Preside
1 hrs/week
AG

Alstrom-Beans Gail

Director
AC

Ambrosiani Craig

Director
AM

Anderson Monica

Director
AL

Aquino Lisa

Director
BD

Branding Dr Dave

Director
BT

Buck Tawny

Director
CJ

Chapman Jilian

Director
CE

Chowdhury Enayet

Director
CK

Collins Kari

Director
DJ

Dewinne Jennifer

Director
DT

Doughfman-Billings Teri

Director
ED

Erickson Deborah

Director
FV

Fowler Vadette

Director
GS

Gallagher Steve

Director
GR

Gearhart Rachel

Director
JC

Jackson Clare

Director
JC

Johansen Cheri

Director
JD

Johnson Dawn

Director
JD

Johnston Dr Harold

Director
KC

Kilgore Cheryl

Director
MM

MacKiernan Megan

Director
MD

Marcotte Dr Stuart

Director
MT

Martin Tom

Director
MR

Mata Rukovishnikoff Jessica

Director
MP

Mueller Paul

Director
MK

Munson Kevin

Director
MR

Murdock Robin

Director
PM

Peter Melinda

Director
PM

Pfeffer Mike

Director
PN

Piche Nichole

Director
PV

Puterbaugh Vanessa

Director
RS

Rabi Shadi

Director
RN

Rea Noel

Director
SN

Schanbeck Neal

Director
SA

Simpson Ashley

Director
ST

Steiner Thomas

Director
SM

Swain Mary

Director
WA

Wall Albert

Director
WB

Wright Ben

Director

Milestones

1995

Organization Founded

1995

Alaska Primary Care Association established to support community health centers

1997

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1997

Received IRS recognition as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

2019

Revenue Growth Period

2019

Revenue doubled from $3.7 million to $7.6 million over five years

2023

Peak Operations Reached

2023

Achieved highest revenue of $7.6 million serving Alaska's healthcare safety net

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AG
Alstrom-Beans Gail Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Ambrosiani Craig Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Anderson Monica Director 1.00 hrs/week
AL
Aquino Lisa Director 1.00 hrs/week
BD
Branding Dr Dave Director 1.00 hrs/week
BT
Buck Tawny Director 1.00 hrs/week
CJ
Chapman Jilian Director 1.00 hrs/week
CE
Chowdhury Enayet Director 1.00 hrs/week
CK
Collins Kari Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dewinne Jennifer Director 1.00 hrs/week
DT
Doughfman-Billings Teri Director 1.00 hrs/week
ED
Erickson Deborah Director 1.00 hrs/week
FV
Fowler Vadette Director 1.00 hrs/week
GS
Gallagher Steve Director 1.00 hrs/week
GR
Gearhart Rachel Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jackson Clare Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Johansen Cheri Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Johnson Dawn Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Johnston Dr Harold Director 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Kilgore Cheryl Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
MacKiernan Megan Director 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Marcotte Dr Stuart Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Martin Tom Director 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Mata Rukovishnikoff Jessica Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Merrick Melissa Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mueller Paul Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Munson Kevin Director 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Murdock Robin Director 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Peter Melinda Director 1.00 hrs/week
PM
Pfeffer Mike Director 1.00 hrs/week
PN
Piche Nichole Director 1.00 hrs/week
PV
Puterbaugh Vanessa Director 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rabi Shadi Director 1.00 hrs/week
RN
Rea Noel Director 1.00 hrs/week
SN
Schanbeck Neal Director 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Simpson Ashley Director 1.00 hrs/week
ST
Steiner Thomas Director 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Stoecker Karissa Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Swain Mary Director 1.00 hrs/week
WA
Wall Albert Director 1.00 hrs/week
WB
Wright Ben Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$243K

Merriman Nancy

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Merriman Nancy CEO $213,682 $29,077 $242,759 40
Crater Carri Director Org $131,638 $42,574 $174,212 40
Wettin Emily Clinical Con $122,814 $48,663 $171,477 40
Clark Meghan Director Ope $121,558 $49,129 $170,687 40
Zasada Jon Director Of $130,211 $28,557 $158,768 40
Linduska Patricia Special Proj $152,239 $5,400 $157,639 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$700 Total Given
Democratic $450 (64%)
Other/PAC $250 (36%)
4 Contributions
$175 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

2 Individual Donors
GM
Genevieve Mina 3 contributions • $200 avg
$600
GG
Genevieve G. Mina 1 contribution • $100 avg
$100

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Genevieve Mina with 3 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Genevieve Mina at $200 each
🎯
Top Recipient ACTBLUE — $350

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$249K Grants Received
$68K Grants Given
3 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
PH
Providence Health & Services -
$140K
VH
Valley Hospital Association Inc.
$109K

Top Grantees

1 total
AH
Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Assoc ANCHORAGE, AK
$68K
Providence Health & Services - Valley Hospital Association Inc. Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Assoc
Providence Health & Services - Valley Hospital Association Inc. Alaska Hospital & Healthcare Assoc

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$40.5M Total Obligated
$40.5M Total Amount
6 Awards
3 Agencies

By Agency

Commerce $19.4M
HHS $17.1M
Labor $4.0M

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
Commerce ED22HDQ3070091 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2022-2025 $19,413,932
HHS U5806838 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2006-2023 $11,685,749
HHS U8645851 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2022-2028 $3,327,451
Labor 24A60CP000336 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2027 $2,750,000
HHS NU58DP006751 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2020-2025 $2,115,526
Labor HG358752160A2 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2025 $1,231,238

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Apca Inc

Phone

(907) 929-2722

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3111 C Street Suite 500 Anchorage, AK 99503