Announcement September 24, 2021

Latest Rent Relief deadline is Oct. 1

Alaskans who are struggling financially because of the pandemic can continue to get Alaska Housing Rent Relief but need to apply soon. Alaska Housing Finance Corp. is accepting applications through 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 1 for three months of assistance to applicants who meet the federal requirements.

Announcement September 15, 2021

2021 Individual Artist Awardees revealed

Thirty-five artist awardees from 21 Alaska communities were selected from a pool of nearly 300 applicants by a national panel of artists and creative community leaders from outside of Alaska. Many of the awardees had never applied before.

News September 3, 2021

Monthly President’s Report

It seems like 2021 is flying by! As summer winds down, check out the latest from our president and CEO Diane Kaplan.

News August 6, 2021

Monthly President’s Report

I hope you are enjoying Alaska summer as much as I am. Yet the weight of the pandemic remains heavy. Things had just opened up when the Delta variant took off. We are taking precautions and following CDC guidance. Meanwhile, check out what our team and partners have been up to in recent weeks.

News August 2, 2021

Foundation announces new board leadership

After almost 55 years on the Foundation's board, Ed Rasmuson is now the first chairman emeritus. Learn who was just named chair, vice chair and secretary/treasurer — our new generation of leaders.

Blog post July 22, 2021

Let’s work together to solve homelessness

Never before has solving homelessness in Anchorage had as high a priority among elected officials, the business community, philanthropy and the public. This is our moment to act.

Announcement July 14, 2021

From Diomede to Ketchikan, board commits $9 million

Two remote community grocery stores, a small farm as a youth employment opportunity and shelter upgrades in Bethel are among 23 projects moving forward with support from Rasmuson Foundation to benefit Alaskans.

News July 1, 2021

Monthly President’s Report

Like many of you, we are easing back into in-person events from a year-plus of virtual gatherings and meetings. Check out some of what we have been up to in the latest monthly newsletter from our president and CEO, Diane Kaplan.

Announcement June 14, 2021

Helmsley Trust grants $20 million to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Alaska

The grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to Engineering Ministries International will support sustainable and affordable water and sanitation systems in rural Alaska.

Announcement June 9, 2021

Opportunity for Alaska leaders to refresh, reflect and grow

Applications for a Rasmuson Foundation 2022 sabbatical award are due Sept. 15. This is a unique opportunity for Alaska-based nonprofit and tribal executives to take time away from the office.