Foundations that fund organizations in Ketchikan, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ketchikan nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $1.1M to Ketchikan organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
26 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ketchikan around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ketchikan
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 26
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in AK
- 22%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ketchikan organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 14 | $655K | $3,000 | Yes | General support; Pioneer hall restoration project; Community youth center in ketchikan |
| George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 2 | $161K | $81K | Yes | 78453 employing a community-led approach in developing a ju…; 81645 continuing to cultivate a culturally conscious enviro… |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $45K | $20K | Yes | General & Unrestricted; General Operating Support and Magsayawan Project; Sea Level Project |
| T Causemetics Foundation Dba Thrive Causemetics Foundation | Bellevue, WA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Spread joy to our teachers and students |
| Sea Link Inc | Reno, NV | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Maritime acadmey; Maritime studies |
| Greenwald Foundation | Aspen, CO | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Operating support |
| The Patricia & John McDonough Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Igloo #4 Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 1 | $700 | $700 | Yes | Christmas donation |
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 Ketchikan, Alaska?
Rasmuson Foundation, George & Stephanie Suddock Foundation, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation, T Causemetics Foundation Dba Thrive Causemetics Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Ketchikan 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 Ketchikan. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.