Foundations that fund organizations in Barrow, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Barrow nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $47K to Barrow organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Barrow around $7,000. 1 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Barrow
- $47K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $7,000
- Based in AK
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Barrow organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Small Business Growth and Community Sustainability |
| Charlotte y Martin Foundation-Ima | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| The Shore Family Foundation Inc | Centerport, NY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| The van Brimer Family Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Barrow, Alaska?
Wells Fargo Foundation, Charlotte y Martin Foundation-Ima, The Shore Family Foundation Inc, Rasmuson Foundation, The van Brimer Family Foundation reported grants to Barrow organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Barrow. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.