Foundations that fund organizations in Douglas, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Douglas nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $148K to Douglas organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Douglas around $15K. 2 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Douglas
- $148K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in AK
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Douglas organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | General operating support for theatrical productions and ac… |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Distracted Globe Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | For black alaskan art matters and consortium of asian ameri… |
| The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation | Juneau, AK | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Arts support |
| Columbia Family Foundation | Moses Lake, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship fund |
| Atwood Foundation Inc | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Summer arts camp at the nave in spenard |
| The Avista Foundation | Spokane, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Pueblo Revolt performance |
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 Douglas, Alaska?
The Shubert Foundation Inc, Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation, Distracted Globe Foundation, The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation, Benito and Frances Gaguine Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Douglas 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 Douglas. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.