Foundations that fund organizations in Sitka, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sitka nonprofits
41 private foundations gave $1.8M to Sitka organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 41 that say either way accept applications.
56 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sitka around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 41
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 41 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sitka
- $1.8M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 56
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in AK
- 12%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sitka organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 4 | $453K | $26K | Yes | Se alaska regional community quota entity formation; Hatchery creek remediation; Radio translator upgrade |
| The Karsh Family Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Philanthropic activity |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $172K | $172K | Yes | Facility renovation |
| Egg Foundation Dba Cameron Schrier Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $154K | $154K | Preselected only | General support |
| Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein | Seattle, WA | 1 | $135K | $135K | Yes | Environmental - general support |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To support work advancing conservation and socio-economic r… |
| Sitka Ak Permanent Charit Tr-Main | St Louis, MO | 10 | $85K | $6,360 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Common Stream Inc #0745935 C/O Nutter McClennen & Fish Llp | Boston, MA | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | General fund |
| George H & Jane a Mifflin Memorial Fund | Boston, MA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | For tongass national forest protection |
| Rural Alaska Community Action Program Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 2 | $37K | $19K | Yes | Strengthening Marine Safety Training Program for Rural Alas…; Youth Summer Camp and Regional Exchanges |
| Atwood Foundation Inc | Anchorage, AK | 3 | $35K | $10K | Yes | Alaska outdoor school: 5th grade art & culture lessons; Statewide broadcast of 2024 afn convention; Kachemak bay writers conference - visiting authors |
| Mwc Foundation Inc #0726315 | Boston, MA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Work in protecting the tongass national forest |
| Campion Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Support for protecting public lands |
| Lange Family Foundation | Maryville, TN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Blessing Way Foundation Inc C/O Perelson Weiner Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General charitable purposes |
| Clovis Foundation | Bainbridge Island, WA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The John S and Carol S Odess Charitable Foundation | Sitka, AK | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Education |
| Charlotte y Martin Foundation-Ima | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| Ivon E and Jane W Culver Char Trust Xxxxx6008 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating |
| S B Foundation C/O Sarah Sisk | Lamy, NM | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support organization |
| National Recreation Foundation Incorporated | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | In support of youth outdoor recreation programs |
| Cowie Family Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Maple Hill Road Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Valerie & Charles Diker Fund Inc | Rye, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Howard and Sarah D Solomon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Bazarsky Family Foundation | Middletown, RI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support for various educational and art programs. |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | 1 | $3,200 | $3,200 | Yes | Matching gift of staff and board members |
| The Bagne Family Foundation | Fullerton, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To support the charitable mission of the organization |
| Lauren and Adam Sufrin Family Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Neall Family Charitable Foundation C/O Thompson Greenspon | Haymarket, VA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| The Orchard Foundation C/O Heidi Lehner Corient Private Wealth | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To fund charitable mission of charitable organization. |
| Igloo #4 Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 1 | $700 | $700 | Yes | Christmas donation |
| Eric Holby Animal Welfare Foundation | Elburn, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Program Support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics |
| The California Wellness Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Core operating support |
| Morna R-Schwartz Foundation Inc | Seattle, WA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Middlecott Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General support |
| American Express Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $176 | $176 | Yes | General support |
| The Hehl Family Foundation | Clarkston, MI | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Promote and enhance wildlife populat |
| William G McGowan Charitable Fund | Chicago, IL | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | General operations |
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 Sitka, Alaska?
Rasmuson Foundation, The Karsh Family Foundation, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Egg Foundation Dba Cameron Schrier Foundation, Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein and 36 others reported grants to Sitka 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 Sitka. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.