Foundations that fund organizations in Bethel, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bethel nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $370K to Bethel organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bethel around $10K. 6 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bethel
- $370K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in AK
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bethel organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $255K | $128K | Yes | Animal care and control facility; A&p mechanics program |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Bethel Food Bank & Pantry Program |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 3 | $18K | $5,000 | Yes | TAAV Outward Bound Youth Leadership Project; 2025 Season; KYUK's "Yupik Word of the Week" |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| John C Hughes Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Alaska Airlines Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Yuut Elitnaurviat provides workforce development programs i… |
| The Carr Foundation Inc | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support general charitable purposes |
| Suggs Family Foundation | Thousand Oaks, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted funds |
| The Evalyn O Flory Foundation C/O Alan Nuckolls | Wenatchee, WA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General supporrt |
| Marilyn Rauland Kidder Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Consolidated Chartrust Pre 1069 | Orlando, FL | 1 | $1,946 | $1,946 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Bethel, Alaska?
Rasmuson Foundation, Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation, Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation, Patagoniaorg, John C Hughes Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Bethel 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 Bethel. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.