Foundations that fund education in Alaska
These 12 foundations made grants to education 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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Rasmuson Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Anchorage Community Land Trust, Anchorage: Food business incubator facility
- $500,000 to University of Alaska Foundation, Anchorage: Ansep acceleration academy 10-year program
- $83,000 to Alaska Library Network, Anchorage: Digitization of alaska historical documents
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
Atwood Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage: Atwood merit scholarships
- $50,000 to University of Alaska Foundation, Anchorage: Elaine atwood journalism scholarships
- $30,000 to University of Alaska Foundation, Anchorage: Uaa dance program/year 2 of 3 and extend commitment to year 4
How to apply: Written request stating needs
Deadlines: December 31 annually
Restrictions: Tax-exempt charitable organizations, alaskan organizations preferred
Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation
- $30,000 to University of Alaska Foundation, Anchorage: Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery Upgrades -Friends of the Museum Exhibit Fund
- $10,002 to Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage: Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation scholarship fund
- $10,000 to Alaska Arts Education Consortium Inc, Fairbanks: General Operating Support directed at Rural Arts Initiative
How to apply: Richardlanddianemblockfoundation.org
Deadlines: Richardlanddianemblockfoundation.org
Restrictions: Richardlanddianemblockfoundation.org
The Usibelli Foundation
- $2,000 to Southeast Regional Resource Center, Juneau: For educational services
- $1,500 to Guys Read Gals Read Inc, Ester: For educational services
- $1,000 to University of Alaska Foundation, Fairbanks: For educational services
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
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $25,000 to Anchorage Community Land Trust, Anchorage: Set up shop support: empowering neighborhood entrepreneurs to launch and grow
- $10,000 to Ilisagvik College, Barrow: Small business growth and community sustainability with ilisagvik college
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation
- $25,000 to Southeast Regional Resource Center, Juneau: Alaskan Academic Decathlon
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...
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
- $15,000 to Ilisagvik College, Barrow: General operating
How to apply: See line 2a
Deadlines: See line 2a
Restrictions: See line 2a
Crowley Foundation
- $10,000 to University of Alaska Foundation, Anchorage: Scholarship fund
How to apply: The application should be submitted on the letterhead of the organization and a brief description of its activities should be included.
Bristol Bay Foundation
- $7,968 to Southwest Alaska Vocational & Educational Center, King Salmon: General operating
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.
Langston Family Foundation
- $4,000 to Grace Christian School, Anchorage: Camera for music program
Adele M Thomas Charitable Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Tidelines Institute, Gustavus: General purposes
How to apply: The foundation does not have an application form, and it does not require any specific information in applications for grants.
The Russell Family Foundation
- $1,000 to Anchorage Community Land Trust, Anchorage: General operating support
How to apply: Letters of inquiry are received through an online grant making program (foundant technologies) that is accessed through the trff website and may be invited to submit full proposals. The information and materials requested vary for each program but typically include project...
Deadlines: Grant cycle deadlines may be accessed on the trff website.
Restrictions: Employee matching gifts and discretionary grants must be given to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) or completed through expenditure responsibility if it is for a charitable purpose.
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