Foundations that fund organizations in Kodiak, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kodiak nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $776K to Kodiak organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kodiak around $8,000. 5 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kodiak
- $776K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $8,000
- Based in AK
- 36%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kodiak organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $450K | $450K | Yes | Facility renovation |
| Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $115K | $115K | Preselected only | General support |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 6 | $75K | $1,500 | Yes | Alutiiq museum; Kana marketplace; General support |
| Alcon Cares Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $38K | $38K | Yes | Medical missions |
| Sonbeam Foundation | Kodiak, AK | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Benzak Foundation | Rye, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To further donee's exempt purpose |
| Helen E Snedden Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Assets to assist with their exempt purpose |
| The Ciri Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $9,640 | $4,820 | Yes | Arts and cultural award |
| Robert G and Florence E van Duyn | Rochester, NY | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Promote Christian values training of faculty |
| The William C Bannerman Foundation | West Hollywood, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Enviro. preservation alaska |
| Middlecott Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Preselected only | General support |
| Frances & David Rose Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Frances W Burton Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General fund support |
| Bartko Family Charitable Foundation | Portsmouth, NH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable work |
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 Kodiak, Alaska?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Ivan V Koulaieff Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Alcon Cares Inc, Sonbeam Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Kodiak 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 Kodiak. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.