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Who funds philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in Alaska: 50 foundations, $5.7 million in grants

50 private foundations paid 97 grants totaling $5,748,033 to philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations nonprofits in Alaska, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Rasmuson Foundation, with $3,471,635 in 21 grants.

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Cause
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations
Recipients in
Alaska
Foundations
50
Grants
97
Total granted
$5,748,033

Foundations that funded philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations in Alaska

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Rasmuson FoundationAnchorage, AK21$3,471,635$1,000,000The Alaska Community FoundationAffiliate programapps.irs.gov
George & Stephanie Suddock FoundationSeattle, WA2$606,250$506,250Alaska Community FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN2$500,000$250,000The Ciri FoundationCapacity building supportapps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA1$200,000$200,000The Foraker GroupSpecial track for nonprofit support organizationsapps.irs.gov
The Wilson Family FoundationHigh Point, NC1$125,000$125,000Alaska Community FoundationCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Echo FoundationLynden, WA1$100,000$100,000Alaska Community FoundationFunding designated for the alaska flood reliefapps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Alaska Community FoundationCore support for the nudlaghi leadership institute at silver salmon creek camp to create a collaborative leadership ecosystem to meet the unique needs of alaska's wide-ranging communities and work togapps.irs.gov
Robert and Mary Jane Smith FoundationClackamas, OR1$80,000$80,000Alaska Community FoundationCommunity reliefapps.irs.gov
Exxonmobil FoundationSpring, TX1$67,500$67,500United Way of AnchorageEducationapps.irs.gov
Atwood Foundation IncAnchorage, AK1$60,000$60,000Foraker GroupCapacity building services for atwood granteesapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN3$60,000$25,000Alaska Community FoundationRush request disaster alaska community foundationapps.irs.gov
Benito and Frances Gaguine FoundationJuneau, AK1$50,000$50,000Juneau Community FoundationFeeding juneau kids programapps.irs.gov
McIntosh FoundationWashington, DC1$50,000$50,000Juneau Community FoundationPhilanthropyapps.irs.gov
The Freeman FoundationNew York, NY1$50,000$50,000Alaska Community FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationWilmington, DE3$30,250$20,000Bethel Community Services Foundation IncBethel Food Bank & Pantry Programapps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationFairbanks, AK2$22,310$21,310Tri-Valley Volunteer Fire DepartmentFor health/social servicesapps.irs.gov
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson FoundationSeattle, WA1$20,000$20,000Alaska Community FoundationEnvironmental protectionapps.irs.gov
The Avista FoundationSpokane, WA2$15,500$13,500Juneau Community FoundationHOPE Fund & Feeding Juneau Kids Fundapps.irs.gov
Rural Alaska Community Action Program FoundationAnchorage, AK1$15,000$15,000Bridges Community Resource NetworkClasses and Educationapps.irs.gov
Korndrop Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$12,500$12,500Alaska Community FoundationWestern Alaska Disaster Relief Fundapps.irs.gov
Fox Foundation IncPrinceton, NJ1$10,000$10,000Alaska Village InitiativesFor program servicesapps.irs.gov
LTM Family FoundationGlen Mills, PA1$10,000$10,000Alaska Community FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Littler Mendelson Foundation IncKansas City, MO1$10,000$10,000Alaska Community FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Foundation for Community and Health AdvancementPhoenix, AZ1$10,000$10,000The Steve Nash FoundationShowdown phoenix 25 sponsorshipapps.irs.gov
Donald & Donna Mosites Family FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$6,000$6,000The Alaska Community FoundationPromote ongoing work of charityapps.irs.gov
Carrier of Hope FoundationLittleton, CO1$5,000$5,000Alaska Community FoundationContribution Providedapps.irs.gov
Kaelber Private FoundationTeton Village, WY1$5,000$5,000Alaska Community FoundationContribution to be used for charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
Sustainable Arts FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$5,000$5,000Juneau Community FoundationIn support of weaving our prideapps.irs.gov
The Carr Foundation IncAnchorage, AK1$5,000$5,000Best BeginningsSupport general charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Frances W Burton FoundationSalt Lake City, UT1$5,000$5,000United Way of AnchorageGeneral fund supportapps.irs.gov
The Karsh Family FoundationBeverly Hills, CA1$5,000$5,000Juneau Community FoundationPhilanthropic activityapps.irs.gov
The Loving Climate FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Alaska Community Foundation2025 Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fundapps.irs.gov
Bill Stroecker FoundationFairbanks, AK1$4,000$4,000North Star Community FoundationSantas helpers food/toy distributionapps.irs.gov
Russell Colgate Fund IncWilmington, DE1$3,200$3,200Steve Nash FoundationGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
The Meacham FoundationGig Harbor, WA1$3,000$3,000Juneau High School Band BoostersGeneralapps.irs.gov
Jim and Vicki Jansen FoundationAnchorage, AK1$2,770$2,770United Way of Southeast AlaskaCharitable contributionapps.irs.gov
Dr Joy To the World IncMelville, NY1$2,500$2,500Alaska Community FoundationCharitable giftapps.irs.gov
Integral Charitable FoundationBoulder, CO1$2,500$2,500Alaska Community FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Elis Olsson Memorial FoundationWest Point, VA1$2,000$2,000Alaska Community FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Kenney Family Foundation IncBaltimore, MD1$2,000$2,000Alaska Community FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Nextdoor FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$1,500$1,500Tri-Valley Volunteer Fire DepartmentGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Roripaugh Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$1,238$1,238Alaska Community FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA20$1,080$143Dollars for Dogs IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bassler Family Foundation IncDarien, CT1$1,000$1,000The Ciri FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Ima FoundationWichita, KS1$1,000$1,000Global Credit Union FoundationProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX1$1,000$1,000United Way of Anchorage1000apps.irs.gov
The Bois Family FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$1,000$1,000Mta FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Alice M O'Brien FoundationWest St Paul, MN1$750$750Alaska Community FoundationContinuing operationsapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500Bridges Community Resource Network IncPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundationsapps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncMilwaukee, WI1$50$50The Alaska Community FoundationCharitable operations expensesapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Rasmuson FoundationThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKAffiliate program$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKSupport camp organizations statewide$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationThe Foraker GroupAnchorage, AKSustaining support$600,000apps.irs.gov
George & Stephanie Suddock FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnkorage, AKGeneral support$506,250apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKNonprofit retrofit fund$250,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKStrengthening organizations$250,000apps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationThe Ciri FoundationAnchorage, AKCapacity building support$250,000apps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationThe Ciri FoundationAnchorage, AKSupport for increased alaska native art & culture$250,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustThe Foraker GroupAnchorage, AKSpecial track for nonprofit support organizations$200,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationFor the Kids FoundationAnchorage, AKVehicles for donation program improvements in anchorage$181,000apps.irs.gov
The Wilson Family FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKCharitable contribution$125,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKHousing alaskans: a public private partnership$111,000apps.irs.gov
Echo FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKFunding designated for the alaska flood relief$100,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKCore support for the nudlaghi leadership institute at silver salmon creek camp to create a collaborative leadership ecosystem to meet the unique needs of alaska's wide-ranging communities and work tog$100,000apps.irs.gov
George & Stephanie Suddock FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKGeneral support$100,000apps.irs.gov
Robert and Mary Jane Smith FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKCommunity relief$80,000apps.irs.gov
Exxonmobil FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKEducation$67,500apps.irs.gov
Atwood Foundation IncForaker GroupAnchorage, AKCapacity building services for atwood grantees$60,000apps.irs.gov
The Freeman FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
McIntosh FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKPhilanthropy$50,000apps.irs.gov
Benito and Frances Gaguine FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKFeeding juneau kids program$50,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKPick.click.give. initiative$48,429apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKRush request disaster alaska community foundation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKEviction Diversion$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationTri-Valley Volunteer Fire DepartmentHealy, AKFor health/social services$21,310apps.irs.gov
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKEnvironmental protection$20,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationBethel Community Services Foundation IncBethel, AKBethel Food Bank & Pantry Program$20,000apps.irs.gov
Rural Alaska Community Action Program FoundationBridges Community Resource NetworkSoldotna, AKClasses and Education$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Avista FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKHOPE Fund & Feeding Juneau Kids Fund$13,500apps.irs.gov
Korndrop Family FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKWestern Alaska Disaster Relief Fund$12,500apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKGeneral support$10,844apps.irs.gov
LTM Family FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral$10,000apps.irs.gov
Littler Mendelson Foundation IncAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Fox Foundation IncAlaska Village InitiativesAnchorage, AKFor program services$10,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKMendenhall river flooding$10,000apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKJuneau Flood Relief$10,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationThe Foraker GroupAnchorage, AKStrengthening Alaska's Nonprofits$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Foundation for Community and Health AdvancementThe Steve Nash FoundationAnchorage, AKShowdown phoenix 25 sponsorship$10,000apps.irs.gov
Donald & Donna Mosites Family FoundationThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKPromote ongoing work of charity$6,000apps.irs.gov
Kaelber Private FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKContribution to be used for charitable purposes$5,000apps.irs.gov
Carrier of Hope FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKContribution Provided$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Loving Climate FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AK2025 Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Carr Foundation IncBest BeginningsAnchorage, AKSupport general charitable purposes$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Karsh Family FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKPhilanthropic activity$5,000apps.irs.gov
Sustainable Arts FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKIn support of weaving our pride$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKNordic ski association of anchorage endowment fund$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Frances W Burton FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKGeneral fund support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bill Stroecker FoundationNorth Star Community FoundationFairbanks, AKSantas helpers food/toy distribution$4,000apps.irs.gov
Russell Colgate Fund IncSteve Nash FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral purposes$3,200apps.irs.gov
The Meacham FoundationJuneau High School Band BoostersJuneau, AKGeneral$3,000apps.irs.gov
Jim and Vicki Jansen FoundationUnited Way of Southeast AlaskaJuneau, AKCharitable contribution$2,770apps.irs.gov
Integral Charitable FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Dr Joy To the World IncAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKCharitable gift$2,500apps.irs.gov
Elis Olsson Memorial FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral purpose$2,000apps.irs.gov
Kenney Family Foundation IncAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKUnrestricted$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Avista FoundationUnited Way of Southeast AlaskaJuneau, AKAnnual Support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Nextdoor FoundationTri-Valley Volunteer Fire DepartmentHealy, AKGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKFighting homelessness/abused women's aid in crisis$1,310apps.irs.gov
Roripaugh Family FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral & Unrestricted$1,238apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKChugach park fund$1,031apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationBest BeginningsAnchorage, AKGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Ima FoundationGlobal Credit Union FoundationAnchorage, AKProgram services$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Bois Family FoundationMta FoundationPalmer, AKGeneral fund$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Usibelli FoundationNorth Pole Lions FoundationNorth Pole, AKTo provide operating funds for this civic organization$1,000apps.irs.gov
Bassler Family Foundation IncThe Ciri FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral$1,000apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AK1000$1,000apps.irs.gov
Alice M O'Brien FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKContinuing operations$750apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationThe Foraker GroupAnchorage, AKGeneral support$600apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationBridges Community Resource Network IncSoldotna, AKPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$500apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKFighting homelessness/ak child & family$456apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKAlaska literacy program$252apps.irs.gov
Richard L and Diane M Block FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKHousing Alaskans Public Private Partnership fund$250apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKUwa/fighting homelessness$240apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKBread line/fb children's museum/pp great nw hi, ak, in & ky$233apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDollars for Dogs IncAnchorage, AKGeneral support$143apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKGeneral support$132apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKAlaska 2-1-1$120apps.irs.gov
Rasmuson FoundationUnited Way of AnchorageAnchorage, AKUnited way of tanana valley$120apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBest BeginningsAnchorage, AKGeneral support$84apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBrian Russell FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral support$77apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBethel Community Services Foundation IncBethel, AKGeneral support$75apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUnited Way of Southeast AlaskaJuneau, AKGeneral support$61apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlaska String Camps IncChugiak, AKGeneral support$58apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationValdez United WayValdez, AKGeneral support$55apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationUnited Way of Matanuska-Susitna BoroughPalmer, AKGeneral support$54apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationReap International IncFairbanks, AKGeneral support$53apps.irs.gov
Baird Foundation IncThe Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKCharitable operations expenses$50apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe United Missions of Hope IncAnchorage, AKGeneral support$44apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTri-Valley Volunteer Fire DepartmentHealy, AKGeneral support$42apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationArctic Slope Community Foundation IncAnchorage, AKGeneral support$41apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral support$33apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationJuneau Community FoundationJuneau, AKGeneral support$32apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlaska Library AssociationFairbanks, AKGeneral support$30apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAnchorage Housing Initiatives IncAnchorage, AKGeneral support$23apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAlaska Olpympic Gymnastics IncAnchorage, AKGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNorth Star Community FoundationFairbanks, AKGeneral support$16apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationShare the SpiritHomer, AKGeneral support$11apps.irs.gov

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