Foundations that fund organizations in Girdwood, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Girdwood nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $1.1M to Girdwood organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Girdwood around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Girdwood
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in AK
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Girdwood organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 3 | $601K | $250K | Yes | General support; Construction of childcare facility; Construction of the winner creek suspension bridge |
| Atwood Foundation Inc | Anchorage, AK | 7 | $349K | $5,000 | Yes | Alaska center for excellence in journalism and alaska press…; Trail sign/chugachpark fund; Youth with art outdoors in alaskas public lands |
| The Wilson Family Foundation | High Point, NC | 3 | $98K | $13K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Ellsworth Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | General support |
| Helms Foundation Inc C/O Afps Llp | Irvine, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Animal welfare |
| Saldanha Family Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Charitable operations expenses |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
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 Girdwood, Alaska?
Rasmuson Foundation, Atwood Foundation Inc, The Wilson Family Foundation, Ellsworth Foundation, Helms Foundation Inc C/O Afps Llp and 3 others reported grants to Girdwood 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 Girdwood. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.