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Who funds human services in Alaska: 46 foundations, $3.6 million in grants

46 private foundations paid 198 grants totaling $3,570,854 to human services nonprofits in Alaska, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is M J Murdock Charitable Trust, with $1,617,250 in 3 grants.

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Cause
Human services
Recipients in
Alaska
Foundations
46
Grants
198
Total granted
$3,570,854

Foundations that funded human services in Alaska

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA3$1,617,250$1,000,000Cook Inlet Tribal Council IncNew fab labapps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationAnchorage, AK25$442,501$76,600Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent LivingFacility renovationsapps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationWilmington, DE7$375,500$300,000Covenant House AlaskaCovey Academy Operationsapps.irs.gov
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncNew York, NY1$250,000$250,000Covenant House AlaskaTo support covenant house alaskas permanency navigator program that connects youth to long-term case managers who help youth secure housing and other needed servicesapps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationHurley, NY1$180,000$180,000NunakinsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPrinceton, NJ2$161,225$151,125Ketchikan Wellness Coalition81645 continuing to cultivate a culturally conscious environment to improve the health and wellness of the ketchikan, alaska, filipino community -- cshe 2.0apps.irs.gov
The Carr Foundation IncAnchorage, AK3$145,000$110,000Covenant House AlaskaSupport general charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Mewebber FoundationWilmington, DE3$73,000$60,000Alaska Family CouncilGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$40,000$40,000Covenant House of AlaskaYouth transitioning out ofapps.irs.gov
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities IncWilmington, DE1$40,000$40,000Covenant House AlaskaToward salary/benefits of a pastoral minister at the youth engagement center for homeless and at-risk youth.apps.irs.gov
Atwood Foundation IncAnchorage, AK2$31,500$20,000Covenant House of AlaskaProgrammatic support: art, music and cultural enrichment programs for teensapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$25,000$25,000Excel Alaska IncAlaska EXCEL Education for Life Programapps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN4$20,000$5,000Alaska CaresHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
Oreilly Automotive Foundation IncSpringfield, MO1$15,000$15,000Covenant House AlaskaCovey Academy Vocational Trainingapps.irs.gov
Bill Stroecker FoundationFairbanks, AK3$12,000$6,000Covenant House AlaskaRecipient authorized exempt purposesapps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationFairbanks, AK6$12,000$3,000Aurora Disability ServicesFor health/social servicesapps.irs.gov
Marion G Weeks FoundationBrooklyn, OH1$11,200$11,200Fairbanks Resource AgencyGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Alaska Airlines FoundationAnchorage, AK1$10,000$10,000Covenant House AlaskaThe goal of the Covenant House Prevention Project is to break cycles of poverty and prevent homelessness before it starts. CHA will always serve youth experiencing homelessness. But if recent years haapps.irs.gov
Jim and Vicki Jansen FoundationAnchorage, AK1$10,000$10,000Covenant House AlaskaCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Rural Alaska Community Action Program FoundationAnchorage, AK1$10,000$10,000Early Learning CoalitionSupporting Childcare Access and Workforce Stabilizationapps.irs.gov
Sitka Ak Permanent Charit Trust-MainSaint Louis, MO2$9,925$7,817Brave Heart Volunteers IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA99$9,138$584Catholic Social ServicesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ludlow FoundationLeavenworth, WA1$8,000$8,000Wasilla Area SeniorsTo provide nutrition programs and meals on wheels for seniorsapps.irs.gov
Donlin Gold Kuskokwim Educational FoundationAnchorage, AK1$6,000$6,000TKC Fish WheelContribution for TOYO Stove Trainingapps.irs.gov
Saldanha Family Foundation IncDallas, TX2$6,000$3,000Abused Womens Aid in CrisisCharitableapps.irs.gov
Swanson Family FoundationWilmington, DE2$6,000$3,500Covenant House AlaskaCharitable Eventapps.irs.gov
Copper Valley Electric Association CommuGlennallen, AK3$5,000$3,000Copper River Basin Child Advocacy CenterSupplies for safe touch programapps.irs.gov
The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA1$5,000$5,000Family Promise of JuneauDay Center Operationsapps.irs.gov
The Kroger Co FoundationCincinnati, OH1$5,000$5,000Covenant House AlaskaOrganization's charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The Thom Family Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Covenant House AlaskaGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Newton Family FundJackson, WY1$4,667$4,667Family Promise JuneauUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Lawson Valentine FoundationPrinceton, NJ1$4,000$4,000Alaska Institute for JusticeGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family FoundationAnchorage, AK1$2,500$2,500Catholic Social ServicesTo serve the poor and those in needapps.irs.gov
Tim and Barb Cerny FoundationFairbanks, AK1$2,500$2,500Resource Center for Parents & ChildrenPrograms Benefitting the Communityapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$2,400$2,400Akun2400apps.irs.gov
The Frances W Burton FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$2,000$2,000Covenant House AlaskaGeneral fund supportapps.irs.gov
Mta Foundation IncPalmer, AK1$1,500$1,500Wasilla Area SeniorsMeals on wheelsapps.irs.gov
Zumiez FoundationLynnwood, WA1$1,324$1,324Catholic Social ServicesFurther charitable goalsapps.irs.gov
Toodles FoundationAnchorage, AK1$1,060$1,060Covenant House AlaskaOperating supportapps.irs.gov
JL FoundationAnchorage, AK1$1,000$1,000Catholic Social ServicesWorld refugee dayapps.irs.gov
Ambrosiani FoundationDewitt, MI1$500$500Seward Area HospiceEnd of life careapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500Alaska Adoption ServicesHuman services - multipurpose and otherapps.irs.gov
Ima FoundationWichita, KS2$375$250Child Care Connection IncProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$240$240Alaska Native Women's Resource CenterMatch payroll deduction (501(c)3) grantapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$25$25Urban Hearts MissionsEthnic and religiousapps.irs.gov
American Express FoundationNew York, NY1$24$24Abused Womens Aid in Crisis IncorporatedGeneral supportapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
M J Murdock Charitable TrustCook Inlet Tribal Council IncAnchorage, AKNew fab lab$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustChugachmiutAnchorage, AKNew construction$500,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKCovey Academy Operations$300,000apps.irs.gov
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation IncCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKTo support covenant house alaskas permanency navigator program that connects youth to long-term case managers who help youth secure housing and other needed services$250,000apps.irs.gov
Novo FoundationNunakinsKotzebue, AKGeneral support$180,000apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationKetchikan Wellness CoalitionKetchikan, AK81645 continuing to cultivate a culturally conscious environment to improve the health and wellness of the ketchikan, alaska, filipino community -- cshe 2.0$151,125apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustAlaska Institute for JusticeAnchorage, AKNew senior staff$117,250apps.irs.gov
The Carr Foundation IncCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKSupport general charitable purposes$110,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationInterior Alaska Center for Non-Violent LivingFairbanks, AKFacility renovations$76,600apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKIntegrated homelessness response system$75,000apps.irs.gov
Mewebber FoundationAlaska Family CouncilAnchorage, AKGeneral & Unrestricted$60,000apps.irs.gov
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities IncCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKToward salary/benefits of a pastoral minister at the youth engagement center for homeless and at-risk youth.$40,000apps.irs.gov
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable FoundationCovenant House of AlaskaAnchorage, AKYouth transitioning out of$40,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCentral Area Rural Transit SystemSoldotna, AKAccessible vans$35,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationSenior Citizens of Kodiak IncKodiak, AKEquipment upgrade$35,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationSterling Area Senior CitizensSterling, AKVehicle for meal delivery to elders$33,649apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKBuilding hvac software upgrade$30,000apps.irs.gov
The Carr Foundation IncWasilla Area Seniors IncWasilla, AKSupport general charitable purposes$30,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationWasilla Area Seniors IncWasilla, AKRoof repair for knik manor carport$30,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCatholic Social ServicesAnchorage, AKClare house$29,118apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationAlaska Childrens TrustAnchorage, AKPathways to Hope - An Indigenous Approach to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationExcel Alaska IncWasilla, AKAlaska EXCEL Education for Life Program$25,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationFamily Promise of JuneauJuneau, AKGeneral Operating Support$25,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationFrontier Community ServicesSoldotna, AKAssistant living home remodel$25,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKSleep out$22,318apps.irs.gov
Atwood Foundation IncCovenant House of AlaskaAnchorage, AKProgrammatic support: art, music and cultural enrichment programs for teens$20,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationKetchikan Wellness CoalitionKetchikan, AKGeneral Operating Support and Magsayawan Project$20,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCatholic Social ServicesAnchorage, AKGeneral support$17,600apps.irs.gov
Oreilly Automotive Foundation IncCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKCovey Academy Vocational Training$15,000apps.irs.gov
Atwood Foundation IncCook Inlet Tribal CouncilAnchorage, AKMeals and cultural expert stipends for youth camps and school programs$11,500apps.irs.gov
Marion G Weeks FoundationFairbanks Resource AgencyFairbanks, AKGeneral operating$11,200apps.irs.gov
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationKetchikan Wellness CoalitionKetchikan, AK78453 employing a community-led approach in developing a just and culturally responsive health care system for the ketchikan, alaska, filipino community$10,100apps.irs.gov
Mewebber FoundationAnchorage Hospice IncAnchorage, AKGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Jim and Vicki Jansen FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$10,000apps.irs.gov
Alaska Airlines FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKThe goal of the Covenant House Prevention Project is to break cycles of poverty and prevent homelessness before it starts. CHA will always serve youth experiencing homelessness. But if recent years ha$10,000apps.irs.gov
Rural Alaska Community Action Program FoundationEarly Learning CoalitionHealy, AKSupporting Childcare Access and Workforce Stabilization$10,000apps.irs.gov
Ludlow FoundationWasilla Area SeniorsWasilla, AKTo provide nutrition programs and meals on wheels for seniors$8,000apps.irs.gov
Sitka Ak Permanent Charit Trust-MainBrave Heart Volunteers IncSitka, AKGeneral operating$7,817apps.irs.gov
Bill Stroecker FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKRecipient authorized exempt purposes$6,000apps.irs.gov
Donlin Gold Kuskokwim Educational FoundationTKC Fish WheelAnchorage, AKContribution for TOYO Stove Training$6,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationAlaska Adoption ServicesEagle River, AKCommunity Diaper Pantry$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationAlaska CaresAnchorage, AKHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Carr Foundation IncAlaska Institute for JusticeAnchorage, AKSupport general charitable purposes$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationAlaska Institute for JusticeAnchorage, AKGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationCatholic Community ServiceJuneau, AKHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Kroger Co FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKOrganization's charitable purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Thom Family Foundation IncCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKCovey academy$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationFairbanks Resource AgencyFairbanks, AKAdult day center$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Avista FoundationFamily Promise of JuneauJuneau, AKDay Center Operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationFamily Promise of JuneauJuneau, AKHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationKaties HandprintEagle River, AKHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationWaterfall FoundationFairbanks, AKGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Newton Family FundFamily Promise JuneauJuneau, AKUnrestricted$4,667apps.irs.gov
Lawson Valentine FoundationAlaska Institute for JusticeAnchorage, AKGeneral purpose$4,000apps.irs.gov
Bill Stroecker FoundationFairbanks Resource AgencyFairbanks, AKRecipient authorized exempt purposes$4,000apps.irs.gov
Swanson Family FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKCharitable Event$3,500apps.irs.gov
Saldanha Family Foundation IncAbused Womens Aid in CrisisAnchorage, AKCharitable$3,000apps.irs.gov
Mewebber FoundationAlaska Family CouncilAnchorage, AKCharitable Event$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationAurora Disability ServicesFairbanks, AKFor health/social services$3,000apps.irs.gov
Copper Valley Electric Association CommuCopper River Basin Child Advocacy CenterGakona, AKSupplies for safe touch program$3,000apps.irs.gov
Saldanha Family Foundation IncCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKCharitable$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationFairbanks Resource AgencyFairbanks, AKFor health/social services$3,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKGeneral support$2,809apps.irs.gov
Rick and Cyndie Fox Family FoundationCatholic Social ServicesAnchorage, AKTo serve the poor and those in need$2,500apps.irs.gov
Swanson Family FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKPassage House Underwriters Club$2,500apps.irs.gov
Tim and Barb Cerny FoundationResource Center for Parents & ChildrenFairbanks, AKPrograms Benefitting the Community$2,500apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationAkunAnchorage, AK2400$2,400apps.irs.gov
Sitka Ak Permanent Charit Trust-MainSitkans Against Family ViolenceSitka, AKGeneral operating$2,108apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCommunity ConnectionsKetchikan, AKGeneral support$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Frances W Burton FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKGeneral fund support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Bill Stroecker FoundationFamily Centered Services of AlaskaFairbanks, AKRecipient authorized exempt purposes$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationNorth Star Council On AgingFairbanks, AKFor health/social services$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationSenior Center of Healy AlaskaHealy, AKFor health/social services$2,000apps.irs.gov
Copper Valley Electric Association CommuValdez Adventure AllianceValdez, AKSafety gear and educational materials for fatbike bash$1,500apps.irs.gov
Mta Foundation IncWasilla Area SeniorsWasilla, AKMeals on wheels$1,500apps.irs.gov
Zumiez FoundationCatholic Social ServicesAnchorage, AKFurther charitable goals$1,324apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCatholic Social ServicesAnchorage, AKBrother francis shelter$1,207apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationAlaska Network On Domestic Violence and Sexual AssaultJuneau, AKGeneral support$1,200apps.irs.gov
Toodles FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKOperating support$1,060apps.irs.gov
JL FoundationCatholic Social ServicesAnchorage, AKWorld refugee day$1,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationChild Care Connection IncAnchorage, AKGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKPassage house$1,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationCrossroads Counseling & Training ServicesFairbanks, AKGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationFamily Centered Services of AlaskaFairbanks, AKGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationKodiak Area Native AssociationKodiak, AKKana marketplace$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationResource Center for Parents and ChildrenFairbanks, AKFor health/social services$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationWasilla Area Seniors IncWasilla, AKFor health/social services$1,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationWomen in Safe HomesKetchikan, AKGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCatholic Social ServicesAnchorage, AKGeneral support$584apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCovenant House AlaskaAnchorage, AKGeneral support$531apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationKaties HandprintEagle River, AKGeneral support$509apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationAlaska Adoption ServicesEagle River, AKHuman services - multipurpose and other$500apps.irs.gov
Ambrosiani FoundationSeward Area HospiceSeward, AKEnd of life care$500apps.irs.gov
Copper Valley Electric Association CommuValdez Imagination LibraryValdez, AKBooks and promotion of literacy events$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlaskas Healing HeartsWasilla, AKGeneral support$376apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHelping Hands AlaskaNorth Pole, AKGeneral support$341apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBattle DawgsWillow, AKGeneral support$263apps.irs.gov
Ima FoundationChild Care Connection IncAnchorage, AKProgram services$250apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationDiamond Girls MC IncAnchorage, AKGeneral & Unrestricted$250apps.irs.gov

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