Foundations that fund organizations in Wasilla, Alaska
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wasilla nonprofits
30 private foundations gave $2.5M to Wasilla organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 30 that say either way accept applications.
79 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wasilla around $3,000. 9 of these funders are based in Alaska; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 30
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 30 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wasilla
- $2.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 79
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in AK
- 30%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wasilla organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Eden Prairie, MN | 2 | $1.0M | $500K | Preselected only | Healthy aging through community connections; Support for its hello baby program |
| Rasmuson Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 15 | $649K | $25K | Yes | General support; Dena'ina cultural educational trail; Blake house remodel |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 1 | $400K | $400K | Yes | Facility construction |
| Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 3 | $80K | $20K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Mta Foundation Inc | Palmer, AK | 24 | $64K | $1,000 | Yes | Holiday meals for mat su borough residents; Technology improvements; Fun day to support aars & clients |
| Dont Quit Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Fitness equipment center |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| The Carr Foundation Inc | Anchorage, AK | 3 | $40K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support general charitable purposes |
| Mewebber Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $30K | $10K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted; Charitable Event |
| Wells Fargo Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Alaska EXCEL Education for Life Program |
| Tanaq Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 3 | $19K | $6,357 | Preselected only | Education |
| Floyd Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support to train leaders |
| Ellsworth Foundation | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Brad Sethness Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Ludlow Foundation | Leavenworth, WA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | To provide nutrition programs and meals on wheels for senio… |
| Helms Foundation Inc C/O Afps Llp | Irvine, CA | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Animal rescue; Animal welfare |
| Suwyn Family Foundation | Naples, FL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Kabuki syndrome awareness & support |
| Shacter Family Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To reduce the negative impacts of landfilling by recovering… |
| Hutchinson Family Foundation | Tracyton, WA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Roripaugh Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,133 | $2,133 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Schmidt Charitable Trust | Anchorage, AK | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Educational assistance |
| Saldanha Family Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Usibelli Foundation | Fairbanks, AK | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | For health/social services |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $900 | $900 | Preselected only | 900 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $900 | $450 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities |
| Ross Foundation | Goldendale, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Grant for assistance to another charitable organization |
| The Rebensdorf Family Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To provide support for the restoration to operation of ex-a… |
| Alaska Multi Culture Corp | Soldotna, AK | 1 | $228 | $228 | Preselected only | Fundraising event |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | 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 Wasilla, Alaska?
Margaret a Cargill Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, M J Murdock Charitable Trust, Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation, Mta Foundation Inc and 25 others reported grants to Wasilla 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 Wasilla. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.