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Who funds recreation and sports in Alaska: 32 foundations, $2.1 million in grants
32 private foundations paid 176 grants totaling $2,089,479 to recreation and sports 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 $835,500 in 5 grants.
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- Cause
- Recreation and sports
- Recipients in
- Alaska
- Foundations
- 32
- Grants
- 176
- Total granted
- $2,089,479
Foundations that funded recreation and sports in Alaska
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 5 | $835,500 | $450,000 | Kodiak Hockey League | Facility renovation | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 14 | $578,150 | $375,200 | Alaska Trails | Alaska long trail | apps.irs.gov |
| Mlb-Mlbpa Youth Development Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $250,000 | $250,000 | Gamers Sports Travel | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Anchorage Hockey Association | 10th year anniversary grants | apps.irs.gov |
| Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $55,000 | $50,000 | Iditarod Trail Committee | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation | Palmer, AK | 2 | $40,000 | $30,000 | Hatcher Alpine Xperience | Support for outdoor recreation and community programs. | apps.irs.gov |
| Fairbanks Curling Foundation Inc | Fairbanks, AK | 5 | $32,447 | $15,000 | Fairbanks Curling Club Inc | Sponser events related to bill stroecker week | apps.irs.gov |
| Ellsworth Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 3 | $26,200 | $15,000 | Alyeska Ski Club | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wilson Family Foundation | High Point, NC | 2 | $22,500 | $12,500 | Girdwood Nordic Ski Club | Charitable contribution | apps.irs.gov |
| Bill Stroecker Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Alaska Goldpanner Baseball Inc | Recipient authorized exempt purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Brabson Library & Educational Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | Eagle River, AK | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Chugach Mountain Bike Riders | Cultural | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 8 | $16,780 | $7,020 | Healy Hockey Association | For services to youth | apps.irs.gov |
| Mewebber Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $12,500 | $10,000 | Southcentral Therapeutic Riding Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carr Foundation Inc | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $12,500 | $7,500 | Skiku | Support general charitable purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| S B Foundation | Lamy, NM | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Trail Mix | To support organization | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sholton Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Gold Nugget Triathlon Inc | Provide support for athletic event | apps.irs.gov |
| Langston Family Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $9,300 | $5,000 | Alaska Boxing Academy | Sponsorship program | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 100 | $6,619 | $818 | Iditarod Trail Committee Inc | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Marion G Weeks Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | 2 | $6,400 | $4,800 | Tanana Valley Sportsmens Foundation | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $5,250 | $5,000 | Skiku Inc | Skiku Rural Ski Village Program | apps.irs.gov |
| Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation | Juneau, AK | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Juneau Park Foundation | Parks and trails support | apps.irs.gov |
| Pumpkin Hill Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | The United States Pony Clubs Inc | Annual fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Mta Foundation Inc | Palmer, AK | 4 | $3,250 | $1,000 | Hatcher Pass Snow Riders Club | Grooming of multi use trails | apps.irs.gov |
| Roripaugh Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,133 | $2,133 | Mat-Su Pickleball Club | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Copper Valley Electric Association Commu | Glennallen, AK | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Copper River Hockey Club | Hockey room remodel | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $1,500 | $500 | Cordova Iceworm Swim Team | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2 | $1,250 | $750 | Alyeska Ski Club Inc | Charitable operations expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Anchorage Hockey Association LTD | Program services | apps.irs.gov |
| Saldanha Family Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Alyeska Ski Club | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Swanson Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Kenai River Sportfishing Association Inc | Charitable Event | apps.irs.gov |
| Hallelujah Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $400 | $400 | South Anchorage Volleyball Boosters | Supporting missions | apps.irs.gov |
| TDX Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $300 | $300 | Cougar Gridiron Booster Club | Community Outreach | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Kodiak Hockey League | Kodiak, AK | Facility renovation | $450,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Alaska Trails | Anchorage, AK | Alaska long trail | $375,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mlb-Mlbpa Youth Development Foundation | Gamers Sports Travel | Anchorage, AK | General operating support | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Alaska State Fair Incorporated | Palmer, AK | New facility | $163,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association | Anchorage, AK | Trailhead relocation and construction of clubhouse and officiating tower | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Anchorage Hockey Association | Anchorage, AK | 10th year anniversary grants | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Alaska Trails | Anchorage, AK | General support | $81,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | Iditarod Trail Committee | Wasilla, AK | Charitable contribution | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | South Peninsula Athletic and Recreational Committee | Homer, AK | New floor | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | Snow grooming equipment | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Catholic Camp and Conference Ministries of Alaska | Wasilla, AK | New staff cabin at st therese's camp in wasilla | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation | Hatcher Alpine Xperience | Palmer, AK | Support for outdoor recreation and community programs. | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Alaska Trails | Anchorage, AK | New program staff | $22,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bill Stroecker Foundation | Alaska Goldpanner Baseball Inc | Fairbanks, AK | Recipient authorized exempt purposes | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brabson Library & Educational Foundation XXX-XX-XXXX | Chugach Mountain Bike Riders | Chugiak, AK | Cultural | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ellsworth Foundation | Alyeska Ski Club | Girdwood, AK | General support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Copper River Hockey Club | Glennallen, AK | Snow blowing equipment shed | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fairbanks Curling Foundation Inc | Fairbanks Curling Club Inc | Fairbanks, AK | Sponser events related to bill stroecker week | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wilson Family Foundation | Girdwood Nordic Ski Club | Girdwood, AK | Charitable contribution | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wilson Family Foundation | Alyeska Ski Club | Girdwood, AK | Charitable contribution | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ellsworth Foundation | Alyeska Ski Club | Girdwood, AK | General support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fairbanks Curling Foundation Inc | Fairbanks Curling Club Inc | Fairbanks, AK | Curling facility upgrades & landscaping | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Friends of Hockey Club Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK | Girls hockey in the interior of alaska | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Gamers Sports Travel | Anchorage, AK | General support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sholton Foundation | Gold Nugget Triathlon Inc | Anchorage, AK | Provide support for athletic event | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation | Me 2 We Inc | Palmer, AK | Support for community recreation and wellness programs. | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mewebber Foundation | Southcentral Therapeutic Riding Inc | Wasilla, AK | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| S B Foundation | Trail Mix | Juneau, AK | To support organization | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carr Foundation Inc | Skiku | Anchorage, AK | Support general charitable purposes | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Healy Hockey Association | Healy, AK | For services to youth | $7,020 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Special Olympics Alaska Inc | Anchorage, AK | General support | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Langston Family Foundation | Alaska Boxing Academy | Anchorage, AK | Sponsorship program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Alaska Korean American Sports Association | Anchorage, AK | General support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fairbanks Curling Foundation Inc | Fairbanks Curling Club Inc | Fairbanks, AK | Sponser registration and lodging for teams and coachs travel to us nationals | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation | Juneau Park Foundation | Juneau, AK | Parks and trails support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Carr Foundation Inc | Kenai River Sportfishing Association | Soldotna, AK | Support general charitable purposes | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | Skiku Inc | Anchorage, AK | Skiku Rural Ski Village Program | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Solid Rock Ministries | Soldotna, AK | General support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | Special Olympics Alaska | Anchorage, AK | Charitable contribution | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marion G Weeks Foundation | Tanana Valley Sportsmens Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | General operating | $4,800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Langston Family Foundation | Cook Inlet Soccer Club | Anchorage, AK | Girls travel | $4,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pumpkin Hill Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank | The United States Pony Clubs Inc | Palmer, AK | Annual fund | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mewebber Foundation | Anchorage Hockey Association LTD | Anchorage, AK | North Stars 14U | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Friends of Hockey Club Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK | For services to youth | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | General support | $2,150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roripaugh Family Foundation | Mat-Su Pickleball Club | Wasilla, AK | General & Unrestricted | $2,133 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association | Anchorage, AK | Junior mushing program | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Copper Valley Electric Association Commu | Copper River Hockey Club | Glennallen, AK | Hockey room remodel | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Fairbanks Curling Club | Fairbanks, AK | To provide operating funds to this civic organization | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fairbanks Curling Foundation Inc | Fairbanks Curling Club Inc | Fairbanks, AK | Sponser registration and lodging for teams and coaches travel to us club championships | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Stingray Swim Team | Fairbanks, AK | For services to youth | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Marion G Weeks Foundation | Interior Baseball League | Fairbanks, AK | General operating | $1,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ellsworth Foundation | South Anchorage Hockey Association | Anchorage, AK | General support | $1,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Alaska International Senior Games | Fairbanks, AK | To provide operating funds for this civic organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Saldanha Family Foundation Inc | Alyeska Ski Club | Girdwood, AK | Charitable | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Fairbanks Youth Football & Cheerleading | Fairbanks, AK | For services to youth | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mta Foundation Inc | Hatcher Pass Snow Riders Club | Palmer, AK | Grooming of multi use trails | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mta Foundation Inc | Mat Su Trails & Parks Foundation | Palmer, AK | 2025/2026 winter speaker series | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Midnight Sun Swim Team | Fairbanks, AK | For services to youth | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mta Foundation Inc | Su Dog 300 | Anchorage, AK | 2026 mushing registration fees; trail markers; insurance, etc | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Iditarod Trail Committee Inc | Wasilla, AK | General support | $818 | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Alyeska Ski Club Inc | Girdwood, AK | Charitable operations expenses | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ima Foundation | Anchorage Hockey Association LTD | Anchorage, AK | Program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Cordova Iceworm Swim Team | Cordova, AK | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Hatcher Alpine Xperience | Palmer, AK | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Swanson Family Foundation | Kenai River Sportfishing Association Inc | Soldotna, AK | Charitable Event | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Singletrack Advocates | Anchorage, AK | Charitable operations expenses | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Sitka Golf Association | Sitka, AK | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ima Foundation | South Anchorage Hockey Association | Anchorage, AK | Program services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fairbanks Curling Foundation Inc | Fairbanks Curling Club Inc | Fairbanks, AK | Sponser curling class expenses | $447 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Catholic Camp and Conference Ministries of Alaska | Wasilla, AK | Blake house remodel | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hallelujah Foundation | South Anchorage Volleyball Boosters | Anchorage, AK | Supporting missions | $400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Special Olympics Alaska Inc | Anchorage, AK | General support | $342 | apps.irs.gov |
| TDX Foundation | Cougar Gridiron Booster Club | Anchorage, AK | Community Outreach | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Kids in Motion | Denali Park, AK | For services to youth | $260 | apps.irs.gov |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | Anchorage Hockey Association LTD | Anchorage, AK | General & Unrestricted | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mta Foundation Inc | Palmer Curling Club | Palmer, AK | Ice time for tournaments | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | General support | $230 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Craig Waverunners Swim Club | Craig, AK | General support | $214 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Alaskan Sled Dog & Racing Association | Anchorage, AK | General support | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Alaska Trails | Anchorage, AK | General support | $199 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Homer Hockey Association | Homer, AK | General support | $197 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Alaska Golden Heart Cheerleading | Fairbanks, AK | General support | $196 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Singletrack Advocates | Anchorage, AK | General support | $175 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Boom Town Derby Dames Inc | Wasilla, AK | General support | $174 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Glacier Swim Club Inc | Juneau, AK | General support | $156 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Hatcher Alpine Xperience | Palmer, AK | General support | $134 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Northern Lights Swim Club Boosters | Anchorage, AK | General support | $131 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Ketchikan Killer Whales Swim Club | Ketchikan, AK | General support | $130 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seward Tsunami Swim Club | Seward, AK | General support | $130 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Copper River Hockey Club | Glennallen, AK | General support | $128 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Alaska Cheer Booster Club | Anchorage, AK | General support | $116 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Juneau Douglas Ice Association | Douglas, AK | General support | $116 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kachemak Swim Club Assoc | Homer, AK | General support | $112 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Knights Football Booster Club | Palmer, AK | General support | $103 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | South Wrestling Booster Club Inc | Anchorage, AK | General support | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Solid Rock Ministries Inc | Soldotna, AK | General support | $92 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Mat-Su Trails & Parks Foundation | Palmer, AK | General support | $86 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Valdez Junior Rifle Club | Valdez, AK | General support | $82 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Alaska Goldpanner Baseball Inc | Fairbanks, AK | General support | $81 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.