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Inspiring the Spirit of Giving and Connecting People, Organizations, and Causes to Strengthen Alaska’s Communities Now and Forever.
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How Local Businesses Power Giving in Alaska
Exit Glacier Guides support the community through the Seward Community Foundation’s Business Partnership Program. Generosity doesn’t just live in individuals—it thrives in businesses rooted in the communities they love. Whether…
Anchorage Teens Spark a New Generation of Givers
Pictured left to right: Alex Kaufman (Co-founder of Youth Philanthropists of Alaska), Alexandra McKay (President and CEO of Alaska Community Foundation), Liam Cuddy (Co-founder of Youth Philanthropists Alaska). Anchorage teens…
Supporting Local Leadership: Strengthing Food Security in the Arctic
Across Alaska’s Arctic Slope, communities are focused on food security and sustaining subsistence traditions. The Arctic Slope Community Foundation (ASCF) is playing a vital role in that effort. Guided by…
Driven by Purpose, Strengthened by Our People
At the heart of the Alaska Community Foundation’s work is a deep commitment to the generosity of Alaskans and their hopes for the future. It is the people of ACF…
A Shared Commitment to Alaska’s Youth
Summer camp is more than a seasonal activity in Alaska—it’s a rite of passage. Launched by the Rasmuson Foundation in 2022 at ACF, the Camp Initiative began as a three-year…
Celebrating Alaska in the Desert
Alexandra McKay, John Rubini and Clare Bertucio. Recently, the Alaska Community Foundation brought Alaskans together in Palm Springs for a special evening hosted by John Rubini and Clare Bertucio at…
With Gratitude: Celebrating Kim Reitmeier and Jim Palmer
At the Alaska Community Foundation, we’re lucky to have volunteer leaders from across Alaska who give their time, heart, and wisdom to help guide our work. As 2024 came to…
Responding to a Sector in Crisis: A Shared Effort to Support Alaska’s Nonprofits
Alaska’s vast geography and unique challenges have always required nonprofit organizations to be resilient and innovative in serving communities across the state. From rural villages accessible only by plane to…
2025 Anchorage Trails Care Grant Awards
The Chugach Park Fund is helping make trails safer and more accessible, one volunteer workday event at a time. These hands-on events, supported by a grant from the Anchorage Trail…
2025 Camp Initiative Grant Awards
Summer is here, and 40 camps across Alaska received over $755,000 to help youth explore, grow, and lead this summer thanks to the generosity of Rasmuson Foundation, the George and…
2025 Community Food Security Through Gardening Grant Awards
In the Mat-Su Valley, MYHouse’s Halcyon Garden is a powerful example of what’s possible when community, compassion, and purpose come together. The garden offers at-risk youth the chance to build…
More than 140 Scholarships Awarded in 2025
For many students across Alaska, college is no longer just a dream – it’s within reach. We broke down barriers with the relaunch of our universal application and met students…
2025 Vocational Funds for Alaska’s Future Grant Awards
The Vocational Fund for Alaska’s Future supports organizations and programs that build a highly skilled workforce in Alaska’s natural resource development industries. This year, ACF awarded over $300,000 to organizations…
Pausing the 2025 Strengthening Organizations Spring Grant Cycle
The last several weeks have ushered in unprecedented changes at the federal level, generating widespread uncertainty and dramatically shifting the landscape of needs in Alaska. Many organizations are facing crises,…
2024 Strengthening Organizations Grant Award
We are thrilled to announce over $100,000 in grants to the 2024 Strengthening Organizations Grant awardees! This funding helps these organizations strengthen their organizational capacity through projects ranging from board…
Typhoon Merbock Hit Western Alaska and Thousands Answered Kawerak’s Call for Help – $1.8 Million in Relief Funds Raised
More than two years ago, Typhoon Merbok tore through Western Alaska, leaving widespread devastation in its path. Entire communities were disrupted, and the damage was overwhelming. Homes, buildings, and vital…
The Spirit of Atux: Rekindling the Saskinax Connection to Their Homeland
Located at the end of the Aleutian Chain, the island of Atux (Attu) holds deep cultural significance for the Saskinax (Attuans), an Indigenous Maritime Nation with their history rooted in…
2024 Guide to Year-End Giving
As the year comes to a close, please consider making a gift to a fund at The Alaska Community Foundation. We are here to assist you with your charitable giving. To receive the best…
The Power of Collaboration and Strategic Funding: How HAPPP is Turning Housing Plans into Reality
Alaska’s communities are working together to address the housing shortage and build a brighter future. Leaders across the state have formed Housing Alaskans: A Public-Private Partnership (HAPPP) to accelerate housing…
Friend of Ed – “F.O.E.”
The Alaska Community Foundation Announces a $4.25 Million Gift from Ed Rasmuson to provide ongoing support to Local Nonprofits Cathy Rasmuson, joined by her daughter Natasha von Imhof, held a…
$930,000 Awarded to 40 Nonprofit Organizations to Expand Outdoor Experiences for Young Alaskans
As the weather transitions from the warm, sunny days of summer to the cool and colorful days of early fall, Alaska’s children are returning to school with stories of their…
Supporting Mental Health Across Alaska
Celebrating the 2024 GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Recipients General Communication Inc. (GCI), in partnership with the Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the GCI…
Volunteer Highlight – Leslie Kleinfeld
“I do it because it’s the right thing to do”. Like many donors, Leslie Kleinfeld is an individual who interacts with The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) in more ways than…
Your Guide to the Three Investment Pools at ACF
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is committed to making a lasting difference in communities throughout Alaska. One way ACF achieves this is prudent management of its charitable assets, currently totaling…
Maximizing Your Charitable Impact: A Guide for Fundholders and Donors
As we conclude this year’s tax season and begin to think forward to next year, it’s essential for fundholders and donors to understand the implications charitable giving may have on…
The Alaska Community Foundation Announces New President and CEO
The Alaska Community Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Alexandra “Alex” McKay has been hired as the organization’s new president and CEO. McKay brings more than 20…
Over 40 Scholarships Available
The Alaska Community Foundation’s (ACF) 2024 scholarship cycle is now open! Applicants will have until March 15 at 5pm to apply to over 40 scholarships that cover various areas of…
A New Kind of Play Comes to Palmer
The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) envisions an Alaska where communities can come together to thrive. The Affiliate Program is one of the core ways that ACF positively impacts towns and…
Remembering Bob Bulmer
A life well lived and a legacy of philanthropic growth in Alaska. This year, The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) said goodbye to a community leader close to our hearts. Bob…
2023 Guide to Year-End Giving
As the year comes to a close, please consider making a gift to a fund at The Alaska Community Foundation. We are here to assist you with your charitable giving. To receive the best…
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The Alaska Fund
The Alaska Fund is a flexible endowment to meet the ever-changing needs of Alaska. While no one can predict what the future will hold, Alaskans can ensure that generations to come will have philanthropic resources to address emerging needs and opportunities. Now more than ever, nonprofits across the state need our support, and the Alaska Fund is an easy and efficient way to make a difference.
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The Alaska Community Foundation is your statewide public platform for philanthropy. Established in 1995, The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) cultivates, celebrates, and sustains all forms of philanthropy to strengthen Alaska’s communities forever.