Foundations that fund organizations in Seward, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Seward nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $267K to Seward organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 16 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Seward around $6,000. 5 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 16 that state a policy
- Dollars to Seward
- $267K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in AK
- 31%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Seward organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kumin Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $151K | $151K | Yes | Support sealife center in alaska |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | New staff |
| Mewebber Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Afognak Fund | Fox Point, WI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Alaska Sealife Center |
| Mesara Family Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Vet expenses and food supplies |
| The Jeanine Heller Foundation Inc C/O William a Vogel | West Hempstead, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Science and Engineering Experience Kamp Seek | Seward, AK | 1 | $8,778 | $8,778 | Preselected only | For research or education purposes. |
| Kawabe Memorial Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Thomas and Cindy Massie Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | donation |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | 3000 |
| Rick and Cyndie Fox Family Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To generate and share scientific knowledge to promote under… |
| Helms Foundation Inc C/O Afps Llp | Irvine, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Alaska's marine ecosystems support |
| The Gallogly Family Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | The only public aquarium in Alaska that also provides marin… |
| Gottstein Family Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | The grant was to a public charity to support its general ch… |
| Tracy Forrest Foundation Inc | Sanford, FL | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Ambrosiani Foundation | Dewitt, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | End of life care |
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 Seward, Alaska?
Kumin Foundation, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Mewebber Foundation, The Afognak Fund, Mesara Family Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Seward 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 Seward. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.