New grants for therapeutic court, historic barn and more
A therapeutic court for Mat-Su families in crisis, a new roof for a Fairbanks homeless shelter and a portable health clinic for the eroding Northwest Alaska village of Kivalina were among 16 projects recently approved by the Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors.New Annual Letter to Alaska
Read Our Annual Letter
We are delighted to share our new Annual Letter to Alaska. Click here for inspirational stories, videos, an interactive map and for the time, insight into the principles that guide our work. We hope you enjoy the experience.
Our summer intern: Looking at solutions, not problems
Rasmuson Foundation is delighted to announce our 2018 summer intern, Brandon McIntire, who already is giving back to his community. He comes to us through the First Alaskans Institute after completing his first year at Harvard University, where he is studying economics and psychology. He is the only Alaska Native student there and one of few Native Americans.Remembering Daisy Demientieff: A treasure of cultural knowledge
When we lose certain elders, it’s almost as if a public library has closed. That is true of Daisy Demientieff.Meet Rasmuson Foundation’s new program officer
The newest addition to Rasmuson Foundation’s team brings experience in philanthropy, government and nonprofit work, much of it focused on homelessness and child welfare. The Foundation is pleased to announce that Todd Shenk will begin work Monday, June 18, as a senior program officer, building on a career that began in Alaska.10 questions for Dennis McMillian
Dennis McMillian spent the bulk of his professional career in Alaska helping nonprofit organizations. He arrived in 1992 to lead United Way of Anchorage. He helped to develop The Alaska Community Foundation. And in 2001, he led the creation of The Foraker Group, which exists to increase leadership and management skills of those working in nonprofit and tribal organizations.
Sen. Sullivan and foundations host Alaska women veterans listening session
A listening session to better understand the opportunities and challenges facing Alaska women veterans is set for Friday, June 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Wilda Marston Theatre in Loussac Library. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, in partnership with The Alaska Community Foundation and Rasmuson Foundation, is hosting the session. It will be attended and led by Alaska women veterans.Artist Stormy Hamar: ‘Two of the greatest things you could imagine’
Stormy Hamar of Kasaan, a man who’s never been known by his given name of Glenn, has a new story to share, one of the best ones yet.Media Mentions
- Stage Set, Funds In Place For Perseverance Theatre's 40th Season July 16
- Baranov Museum wins $175,000 Rasmuson grant - Kodiak Daily Mirror: Kodiak News July 16
- Musk Ox Farm aims to preserve colony barn - KTVA 11 - The Voice of Alaska July 16
- SVT gets grant for new Anchor Point health clinic building | Homer News July 16