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Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Alaska

14 private foundations based in Alaska with a return in the last two years gave $5.8 million to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 43 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 8 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 14

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. Rasmuson FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $3,472,035 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Parks Education FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,068,576 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Atwood Foundation IncAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Benito and Frances Gaguine FoundationJuneau, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Alaska Airlines FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. The Usibelli FoundationFairbanks, AK · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $22,310 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. Gottstein Family FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $21,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Rural Alaska Community Action Program FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Jim and Vicki Jansen FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $12,770 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. The Carr Foundation IncAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $5,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Bristol Bay FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Anchorage Alumni FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $4,350 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. Frances & David Rose FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $4,250 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Bill Stroecker FoundationFairbanks, AK · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $4,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking

Open to applications

8 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Rasmuson FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $3,472,035 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Atwood Foundation IncAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Benito and Frances Gaguine FoundationJuneau, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Alaska Airlines FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. The Usibelli FoundationFairbanks, AK · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $22,310 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. Rural Alaska Community Action Program FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. Bristol Bay FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $5,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. Frances & David Rose FoundationAnchorage, AK · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $4,250 to philanthropy and grantmaking