Foundations that fund arts and culture in Alaska
These 23 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Alaska in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Atwood Foundation Inc
- $175,000 to Anchorage Museum Association, Anchorage: Education programs, exhibit, north x north, seed lab and atwood archive center
- $120,000 to Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, Anchorage: Season support
- $100,000 to Anchorage Concert Association, Girdwood: Season support
How to apply: Written request stating needs
Deadlines: December 31 annually
Restrictions: Tax-exempt charitable organizations, alaskan organizations preferred
Rasmuson Foundation
- $100,000 to Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, Anchorage: Digital broadcast upgrades and studio improvements
- $50,000 to Alaska Humanities Forum, Anchorage: Tikahtnu-cook inlet national heritage area feasibility study
- $35,000 to Juneau Jazz and Classics Inc, Juneau: Equipment to modernize festival operations
How to apply: Application information is available online at www.rasmuson.org
Deadlines: Tier 1 and 2 grant programs - no deadlines arts grants and sabbatical awards - see www.rasmuson.org
Restrictions: Tax exempt charitable organizations, government entities and tribes; individuals who are alaska residents
Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation
- $35,000 to Anchorage Opera Company, Anchorage: General Operating Support
- $25,000 to Perseverance Theatre Incorporated, Douglas: General Operating Support
- $20,000 to Alaska Public Media Inc, Anchorage: Learning Neighborhoods Project
How to apply: Richardlanddianemblockfoundation.org
Deadlines: Richardlanddianemblockfoundation.org
Restrictions: Richardlanddianemblockfoundation.org
The Usibelli Foundation
- $3,000 to Fairbanks Concert Association, Fairbanks: To provide operating funds for this arts organization
- $2,000 to Fairbanks Childrens Museum, Fairbanks: For educational services
- $1,500 to Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, Fairbanks: To provide operating funds to this arts organization
How to apply: Current information is available at http://www.usibelli.com/community/usibelli-foundation
Deadlines: Current information is available at http://www.usibelli.com/community/usibelli-foundation
Restrictions: Current information is available at http://www.usibelli.com/community/usibelli-foundation
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $1,750,000 to Alaska Native Heritage Center Inc, Anchorage: To support the creation of a permanent outdoor space featuring original artworks
- $800,000 to Alaska Native Heritage Center Inc, Anchorage: To support general operations
- $600,000 to Anchorage Museum Association, Anchorage: To continue support for contemporary indigenous art and culture and climate justice...
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $225,000 to Alaska Public Media Inc, Anchorage: 80554 continuing to support alaska public media to inform and educate alaskans in efforts...
- $214,231 to Alaska Public Media Inc, Anchorage: 82500 supporting a multiplatform, enterprise-journalism approach to covering healthcare...
- $12,406 to Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, Anchorage: 78978 continuing support for the koahnic broadcast corporation in exploring the diverse...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation
- $12,500 to Perseverance Theatre, Douglas: Arts support
- $10,000 to Juneau Ghost Light Theatre, Juneau: Arts support
How to apply: No specific requirements
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $175,000 to Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage: Support for an art exhibition
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
Terra Foundation for American Art
- $75,000 to Alaska Native Heritage Center Inc, Anchorage: Art education
How to apply: Please consult our website "www.terraamericanart.org" for grant application details.
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: Please consult our website "www.terraamericanart.org" for grant application details.
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage: Yuraq project
How to apply: See part xiv, grants process statement
Deadlines: See part xiv, grants process statement
Restrictions: See part xiv, grants process statement
Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation
- $67,750 to Dancing With Spirit, Fairbanks: Musical Instruments and Training
How to apply: Applicants must submit the rural cap foundation application form, a copy of their irs tax status letter (if they are applying as a non-profit), and a one to two page proposal which includes a brief description of the organization, project description, benefit, budget, and...
Deadlines: April 30, august 31, and november 30
Restrictions: Grants from $500 to $7,500 may be made to eligible 501(c)(3) and governmental organizations for programs serving the needs of low income people in alaska. Grant recipients have 12 months to successfully complete their project and submit...
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to Perseverance Theatre Inc, Douglas: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
- $20,000 to Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, Anchorage: General operating
How to apply: See line 2a
Deadlines: See line 2a
Restrictions: See line 2a
Marvin Foundation
- $10,000 to Storyknife Writers Retreat, Homer: General support
How to apply: Requests by letter should include name, address and description of charitable project and requested amount.
The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation
- $10,000 to Koahnic Broadcast Corp, Anchorage: Cultural institutions & projects
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: February 15, august 15
Magistro Family Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Theater Alaska, Juneau: Unrestricted general
How to apply: Request letter and tax determination letters
Restrictions: Health and education
Bristol Bay Foundation
- $8,500 to Bristol Bay Historical Society, Naknek: Promote, preserve and strengthen the cultural heritage of bristol bay
How to apply: Available at www.bristolbayfoundation.org
Deadlines: Rolling deadline
Restrictions: Organizations must be located in the bristol bay region of alaska or demonstrate benefit to bristol bay shareholders.
Sustainable Arts Foundation C/O Tony Grant
- $5,000 to Goldbelt Heritage Foundation, Juneau: History & future of yeil koowu, ravenstail weaving
How to apply: See line 2a
Deadlines: See line 2a
Restrictions: See line 2a
The Allstate Foundation
- $5,000 to Pacific Community of Alaska, Anchorage: July 2024 flash consulting day
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Marshall L and Perrine D Mccune Charitable Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, Anchorage: General operating support
How to apply: See statements
Deadlines: See statements
Restrictions: See statements
Igloo 4 Foundation
- $5,000 to Kitty Hensley House, Fairbanks: To maintain historic building
How to apply: Written, specific purpose, date needed
Restrictions: Eligibility is limited to those applicants who have at least one parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who are or have been a member of igloo 4 pioneers of alaska or igloo 8 pioneers of alaska. Spouses, children, grandchildren,...
Augustyn Foundation Trust
- $3,000 to Pickle Hill Public Broadcasting Inc, Kenai: Support of public charity
How to apply: Charitable organization letterhead with appropriate support data
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
The Avista Foundation
- $2,000 to Juneau Jazz and Classics, Juneau: General Operating Support
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: The Avista Foundation a community investment program of Avista Corporation provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista Utilities in Eastern Washington Northern Idaho...
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