Foundations that fund organizations in Nome, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Nome nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $1.0M to Nome organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Nome around $64K. 2 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Nome
- $1.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $64K
- Based in AK
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Nome organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 2 | $315K | $157K | Preselected only | To support rising inuit leaders to advocate for u.s. arctic…; To protect the northern bering sea and bering strait from i… |
| Novo Foundation | Hurley, NY | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Caleb scholars program |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $160K | $160K | Preselected only | To support Kawerak's participation in federal fisheries dec… |
| Norton Sound Fund | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $128K | $64K | Yes | Fisheries Industry Training; Fisheries Transportation Grant |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Promise of an Equitable Future |
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | Support for its cultural knowledge accessibility project |
| Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein | Seattle, WA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Environmental - caleb scholars program |
| The Summerlee Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Klm Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Leo & Katherine Gallagher Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 4 | $4,500 | $750 | Yes | General support; Foster children christmas presents |
| Tom and Marion Braum Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
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 Nome, Alaska?
Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation, Novo Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Inc, Norton Sound Fund, Wk Kellogg Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Nome 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 Nome. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.