Foundations that fund organizations in Homer, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Homer nonprofits
33 private foundations gave $1.5M to Homer organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.
55 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Homer around $15K. 6 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 33
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 33 that state a policy
- Dollars to Homer
- $1.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 55
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in AK
- 18%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Homer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl E Wynn Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 4 | $295K | $63K | Yes | Carl e. wynn nature center wildlife project ($100,000). nor…; For improvements and restoration of northwynns ii (formerly…; Volunteer support for library programs and services. |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 4 | $216K | $58K | Yes | New staff; New development staff; New operations manager |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 8 | $203K | $7,858 | Yes | General support; Office upgrades and equipment; Senior housing |
| Belvedere Charitable Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $119K | $119K | Preselected only | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $110K | $110K | Preselected only | To support general operations. |
| The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Health & Medical |
| Philippe and Ana Laffont Family Foundation C/O Coatue Management | New York, NY | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Argosy Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $42K | $42K | Yes | Program support (over 2 years) |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | General Operating Support |
| Oceanworks Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | Maritime recycling |
| Harder Foundation | Naples, FL | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | In support of protecting the health and resilience of alask… |
| Atwood Foundation Inc | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $22K | $22K | Yes | Support alaska dance theatre's performing company |
| Clif Family Foundation | St Helena, CA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Revitalize the Environment |
| George H & Jane a Mifflin Memorial Fund | Boston, MA | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Fisheries conservation in the north pacific; Engaging alaskans in shaping our cook inlet salmon, energy… |
| Brady Family Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General fund |
| The Jack Kagan Foundation Inc | Coral Gables, FL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Help fro hero veterans and first responders. |
| The New-Land Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Environment |
| The Ciri Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Arts and cultural award |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| The William C Bannerman Foundation | West Hollywood, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Protecting healthy habitat, advancing an equitable energy t… |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Healing and Encouragement through Art Workshops |
| The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Environmental protection |
| The Rona Jaffe Foundation | Dix Hills, NY | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Helms Foundation Inc C/O Afps Llp | Irvine, CA | 4 | $4,500 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Pet supply; Quality of life for citizens; Community |
| George J & Theresa L Cotsirilos Family Foundation C/O Stephanie Cotsirilos | Portland, ME | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Middlecott Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | To provide operating funds for this arts organization; For educational services |
| Wh Francis Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Community support; Education |
| The Curtis-Meares Foundation | Homer, AK | 2 | $1,551 | $775 | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Gus S Wetzel Family Foundation | Clinton, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Religious missions |
| 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 Homer, Alaska?
Carl E Wynn Foundation, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Rasmuson Foundation, Belvedere Charitable Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Inc and 28 others reported grants to Homer 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 Homer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.