My Practices for Giving

Twelve year-old Ross, son of ACF Program Officer Emily Bass, discusses his practices for giving and why he gives.

Community Foundations 101

On January 2, 1914, the world’s first community foundation was born. Frederick Goff,  an influential …

ACF Affiliate Awards Grants

Mariko recently attended the Jessica Stevens Community Foundation grants award event at the Live at Five Concert Series in Talkeetna. Read her blog post about this eccentric small town that is bursting with the spirit

Welcoming New Staff

The Alaska Community Foundation welcomes two new staff to our growing philanthropic organization. Emily Bass joins us as Program Officer and Sharon Samuels as Executive Assistant/Board Liaison.

Engine 557 restoration

Full Steam Ahead for Engine 557 Restoration

ACF Fiscal Project, Engine 557 Restoration proudly announce the receipt of two grants in support of the restoration of former Alaska Railroad steam locomotive #557...