Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Alaska
43 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Alaska, holding $1.4B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 21 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmuson Foundationsince 1992 | Anchorage, AK | $18M300 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $845M |
| Arctic Education Foundationsince 1979 | Anchorage, AK | $2.9M411 grants · 2024 | $5,750 | Yes | $31M |
| Atwood Foundation Incorporatedsince 1965 | Anchorage, AK | $2.4M87 grants · 2024 | $14K | Yes | $57M |
| Ciri Foundationsince 1983 | Anchorage, AK | $2.3M250 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Yes | $64M |
| Bill Stroecker Foundationsince 2013 | Anchorage, AK | $1.2M74 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $24M |
| Robert Aqqaluk Newlin Sr Memorial Trustsince 2014 | Kotzebue, AK | $1.2M1 grants · 2025 | $1.2M | Yes | $43M |
| Doyon Foundationsince 1988 | Fairbanks, AK | $1.2M488 grants · 2024 | $2,400 | Yes | $51M |
| Bristol Bay Foundationsince 1995 | Anchorage, AK | $988K290 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $41M |
| Thomas and Cindy Massie Foundationsince 2006 | Anchorage, AK | $973K18 grants · 2025 | $3,500 | Yes | $23M |
| Koniag Educational Foundationsince 1994 | Kodiak, AK | $935K1 grants · 2024 | $935K | Yes | $13M |
| Harvey Samuelsen Scholarship Trsince 2002 | Dillingham, AK | $718K69 grants · 2023 | $11K | Yes | $17M |
| Carr Foundation Incsince 1991 | Anchorage, AK | $687K53 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $12M |
| Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundationsince 2022 | Anchorage, AK | $598K45 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $6.3M |
| Alaska Airlines Foundationsince 1999 | Anchorage, AK | $573K66 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $11M |
| Ellsworth Foundationsince 2022 | Anchorage, AK | $491K30 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Benito and Frances C Gaguine Foundationsince 1997 | Juneau, AK | $481K10 grants · 2024 | $47K | Yes | $4.5M |
| Brabson Library and Educational Foundation Incsince 1991 | Eagle River, AK | $408K37 grants · 2024 | $8,000 | Yes | $7.2M |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundationsince 1974 | Anchorage, AK | $347K33 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $6.0M |
| Gottstein Family Foundationsince 1992 | Anchorage, AK | $278K55 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $4.4M |
| Parks Foundationsince 2004 | Anchorage, AK | $242K7 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $4.3M |
| Floyd Hooker Foundationsince 2013 | Soldotna, AK | $240K21 grants · 2025 | $8,000 | Preselected only | $3.8M |
| Dan and Gwen Ramras Charitable Trsince 2008 | Fairbanks, AK | $195K41 grants · 2024 | $500 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Usibelli Foundationsince 1992 | Fairbanks, AK | $175K69 grants · 2025 | $1,500 | Yes | $3.7M |
| Institute of the North Trsince 2022 | Anchorage, AK | $165K1 grants · 2024 | $165K | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| Leighty Foundationsince 1986 | Juneau, AK | $159K1 grants · 2024 | $159K | Preselected only | $5.5M |
| Cincosince 2008 | Fairbanks, AK | $140K1 grants · 2025 | $140K | Yes | $2.6M |
| Sdg Foundationsince 2016 | Soldotna, AK | $130K12 grants · 2025 | $7,000 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Norton Sound Fundsince 2000 | Anchorage, AK | $128K2 grants · 2024 | $64K | Yes | $2.0M |
| John C Hughes Foundation Incsince 2008 | Anchorage, AK | $128K13 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| Helen E Snedden Foundationsince 2014 | Fairbanks, AK | $111K2 grants · 2024 | $55K | Preselected only | $7.8M |
| Langston Family Foundationsince 1996 | Anchorage, AK | $101K28 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $2.4M |
| Frances & David Rose Foundationsince 1997 | Anchorage, AK | $95K26 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $1.7M |
| Chugiak Senior Citizens Foundationsince 1992 | Chugiak, AK | $90K1 grants · 2024 | $90K | Preselected only | $2.9M |
| Anchorage Alumni Foundation Incsince 1993 | Anchorage, AK | $80K12 grants · 2025 | $4,825 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Alaska Rural Electric Cooperative Association Educational Foundationsince 1991 | Anchorage, AK | $76K4 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $1.4M |
| Denali Foundationsince 2001 | Anchorage, AK | $72K5 grants · 2025 | $11K | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| The Peter Van Wyck Charitable Foundationsince 2013 | Anchorage, AK | $63K6 grants · 2025 | $2,375 | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| The Eyak Foundationsince 1998 | Anchorage, AK | $56K25 grants · 2025 | $2,750 | Yes | $4.2M |
| Bell Family Foundationsince 2012 | Wasilla, AK | $12K2 grants · 2024 | $5,750 | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Richard L & Diane M Block Foundation Trsince 2007 | Anchorage, AK | — | — | Not stated | $35M |
| Copper Mountain Foundationsince 1997 | Anchorage, AK | — | — | Yes | $2.8M |
| New Life Development Incsince 2005 | Anchorage, AK | — | — | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Brewster Rest Haven in a Non Profit Corporationsince 1991 | Anchorage, AK | — | — | Preselected only | $1.2M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Alaska
All 3| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Alaska State Council on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateAlaska State Council on the Arts | Alaska State Council on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Alaska Humanities Forum — Humanities GrantsStateAlaska Humanities Forum | Alaska Humanities Forum | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Alaska?
Our directory lists 43 private grantmaking foundations in Alaska with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $1.4B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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