Foundations that fund organizations in Palmer, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Palmer nonprofits
33 private foundations gave $579K to Palmer organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.
60 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Palmer around $4,000. 9 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 33
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 33 that state a policy
- Dollars to Palmer
- $579K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 60
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in AK
- 27%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Palmer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $163K | $163K | Yes | New facility |
| Brad Sethness Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 3 | $45K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation | Palmer, AK | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | Support for outdoor recreation and community programs.; Support for community recreation and wellness programs. |
| Hebson Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Mta Foundation Inc | Palmer, AK | 22 | $40K | $1,000 | Yes | Fall festival 2025; Varsity football team uniforms; Robotics team and construction |
| George E Ley Company Foundation | Glenmoore, PA | 1 | $38K | $38K | Preselected only | Support |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | Mobile trailer classroom for education and outreach |
| Lam Yau Jong Charitable Foundation | San Marino, CA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | To promote mission ministry |
| R&h Gemberling and L&p Miller Memorial Foundation Inc | Orange City, FL | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | Animal welfare & education |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operating support |
| Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $18K | $8,800 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | KUUGAQ Noatak Playground |
| Burt & Stanley Shaffer Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted use |
| D G Brungard Foundation | West Dundee, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Operations |
| Bill Stroecker Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Conservation easement monitoring |
| Paideia Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Pumpkin Hill Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Annual fund; General operating support |
| Wood Family Foundation Inc | Mattituck, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Hutchinson Family Foundation | Tracyton, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Community outreach |
| Mesara Family Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operating support |
| The Ward Family Foundation | Plano, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Castele Family Foundation | Lakewood, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Thomas and Cindy Massie Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Cvs Foundation | Woonsocket, RI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Volunteer challenge grants |
| The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Staff grant - general operating support |
| The Bois Family Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Igloo #4 Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 1 | $700 | $700 | Yes | Christmas donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | 200 |
| California Lions Youth and Camp Foundati | Merced, CA | 1 | $186 | $186 | Yes | Funds were used to purchase items needed to joint leo - lio… |
| Assurant Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $145 | $145 | Preselected only | Financial Assistance |
| Mat-Su Crime Stoppers Inc | Palmer, AK | 2 | $125 | $62 | Preselected only | Rewards for tips which led to law enforcement action; Reward for tip which led to law enforcement action |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | 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 Palmer, Alaska?
M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Brad Sethness Foundation, Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union Charitable Foundation, Hebson Family Foundation, Mta Foundation Inc and 28 others reported grants to Palmer 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 Palmer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.