Community foundation · EIN 92-0155067
The Alaska Community Foundation
Anchorage, AK
The Alaska Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Anchorage, AK. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $13.6M in grants paid across 469 grants, with $244M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Alaska Family Services, The Native Village of Unalakleet and Alaska Children's Trust.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Alaska Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Acf program staff perform due diligence before awarding any grant, including verification that the grantee organization is listed in 170(b)(1)(a) of the internal revenue code (501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3)(that does not require expenditure responsibility) in good standing through guidestar, irs charity search function, or the irs business master file (bmf)); or is an equivalent organization (schools, churches, government agencies and programs, or a federally recognized tribal organization). additionally, program staff confirm that the award does not benefit the fund advisors, does not fulfill a pledge, and that the recommendation is in line with the charitable purpose of the fund from which it will be awarded.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Inspiring the spirit of giving and connecting people, organizations, and causes to strengthen alaska's communities now and forever.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Family Services | Palmer, AK | Operational Support | $1,359,483 |
| The Native Village of Unalakleet | Unalakleet, AK | Operational Support | $800,000 |
| Alaska Children's Trust | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $711,400 |
| Providence Alaska Foundation | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $526,931 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula | Kenai, AK | Operational Support | $312,100 |
| Nudlaghi Leadership Institute | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $290,909 |
| NAMI Alaska Incorporated | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $283,751 |
| Alaska Kidney Patients Association | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $277,150 |
| Alaska Municipal League | Juneau, AK | Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Anchorage Affordable Housing and Land Trust | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Bridges Community Resource Network Inc | Soldotna, AK | Operational Support | $220,669 |
| Fairbanks Children's Museum | Fairbanks, AK | Operational Support | $215,000 |
| Faith Presbyterian Church | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $207,000 |
| Covenant House Alaska | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $201,996 |
| Alaska Sudan Medical Project - Alaska Health Proje | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $155,000 |
| Haines Borough School District | Haines, AK | Operational Support | $150,000 |
| Alaska Legal Services Corporation | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $142,386 |
| Center for the Study of Government and the Individ | Colorado Springs, CO | Operational Support | $135,000 |
| Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $130,478 |
| Food Bank of Alaska | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $119,037 |
| Alaska Trails | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $110,454 |
| Fairbanks Youth Advocates (The Door) | Fairbanks, AK | Operational Support | $95,728 |
| Ionia Inc | Kasilof, AK | Operational Support | $94,289 |
| Camp Fire Alaska | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $81,250 |
| Arctic Slope Community Foundation | Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $81,113 |
The 25 largest of 469 grants listed on the return. 126 grants to individuals ($886K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Alaska Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Alaska Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Alaska Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $13,596,957 in grants paid (469 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Alaska Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Alaska Family Services (AK), $1.36M, The Native Village of Unalakleet (AK), $800K, Alaska Children's Trust (AK), $711K, Providence Alaska Foundation (AK), $527K and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula (AK), $312K.