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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Celebrating Alaska in the Desert
Alexandra McKay, John Rubini and Clare Bertucio. Recently, the Alaska Community Foundation brought Alaskans together in Palm Springs for…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
$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…
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….