You Can Make a Difference
In collaboration and partnership with organizations and agencies throughout Alaska, ACF works with individual donors to strengthen the tradition of giving in our state. Guided by people like you who donate their time, treasure, and talent, ACF is proud to lead and participate in numerous community-building projects. By pooling funds and mobilizing resources to solve challenges unique to Alaska, we provide support to empower nonprofits and communities to be their own force of transformational change.
25 years of growing philanthropy in Alaska
The Generosity that Transformed a Community – Western Alaska Disaster Recovery Fund Impact
More than two years ago, Typhoon Merbok tore through Western Alaska, leaving widespread devastation in its path. Entire communities…
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…
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….
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…
“F.O.E.” – Friend of Ed
The Alaska Community Foundation Announces a $4.25 Million Gift from Ed Rasmuson to provide ongoing support to Local Nonprofits…
Alaskan Nonprofits Supported Youth Camps in 2024
As the weather transitions from the warm, sunny days of summer to the cool and colorful days of early…
Supporting Mental Health Across Alaska
Celebrating the 2024 GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Recipients General Communication Inc. (GCI), in partnership with the Alaska Community Foundation…
Volunteer Highlight – Leslie Kleinfeld
“I do it because it’s the right thing to do”. Leslie Kleinfeld Like many donors, Leslie Kleinfeld is an…
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…
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…
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…
Over 40 Scholarships Available
The Alaska Community Foundation’s (ACF) 2024 scholarship cycle is now open! Applicants will have until March 15 at 5pm…
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…
Remembering Bob Bulmer
A life well lived and a legacy of philanthropic growth in Alaska. This year, The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF)…
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….
Understanding Wills and Estate Planning Webinar
Are you considering creating a will or estate plan to secure your legacy in Alaska? Do you feel overwhelmed…
Trunk or Treat Makes the Joys of Halloween Accessible to All!
As a public foundation, The Alaska Community Foundation envisions an Alaska where communities come together and have resources to…
What will your legacy be?
Leaving a legacy does not require a significant income or a vast estate. All that’s needed is the thoughtful…
A Historic Event Comes to Anchorage
Esther Basch, age 95, holding an image of herself and her husband Joe, in 1945. The Alaska Community Foundation…
Tackling Alaska’s Housing Crisis Together
Housing Alaskans A Public-Private Partnership catalyzes housing developments across Alaska Nikolai New Housing Construction, Interior Regional Housing Authority Alaskans…
Supporting our Fellow Community Foundations and their Communities in Need
You can do something to help. We have all experienced the heartbreak of witnessing the recent natural disasters in…
Celebrating Alaska Flag Day & the Potential of Every Child.
Event Sponsorship – AK Child and Family “On behalf of AK Child & Family, we want to thank The…
Can My Donor Advised Fund Do That?
What is a donor advised fund? A donor advised fund is a charitable account managed by a 501(c)(3) organization…
Strengthening Organizations Fund is Making a Difference for Nonprofits Across the State
The Strengthening Organizations Fund, launched in 2012 by a partnership between The Alaska Community Foundation and the Rasmuson Foundation,…
$950,000 in Grants Awarded to 57 Camps
The Open for Summer Camp Initiative was proposed by Rasmuson in 2021 to support youth programs affected by the…
ACF Leadership Update
Strengthening Organizations Fund Open for Applications
THE STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONS FUND OFFERS OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO ALASKAN NONPROFITS FOR THE ELEVENTH YEAR The Alaska Community Foundation has…