Foundations that fund organizations in Ester, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ester nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $33K to Ester organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ester around $5,397. 2 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ester
- $33K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,397
- Based in AK
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clif Family Foundation | St Helena, CA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Transform Food Systems |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $5,397 | $5,397 | Yes | Clausen cabin indoor air quality improvements |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Yes | For educational services |
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 Ester, Alaska?
Clif Family Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, The Usibelli Foundation reported grants to Ester 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 Ester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.