philanthropy
Governor’s vetoes don’t reflect Alaska’s values
Massive cuts will dismantle, in just one year, services, organizations and programs that took decades to build.
Visionary leadership: Foundation CEO Kaplan receives national honor
Anyone who spends much time around Rasmuson Foundation President and CEO Diane Kaplan knows she's a fierce visionary. Now she's being recognized for it.
What kind of Alaska do we want?
Some of Alaska's most vulnerable people could be hurt by the governor's proposed cuts. We are deeply concerned.Airline executive, corporate leader join Foundation board
Rasmuson Foundation is proud to announce that a village corporation leader and an airline executive are joining the board of directors.Nonprofits, earthquake survey has been extended!
To Alaska nonprofit organizations: How did Friday's massive earthquake impact your work? Please complete this short survey so others can know how to help.
Maybe you’re the one we’re looking for
We admit it. We expect A LOT out of our team. We live, breathe and love our mission to promote a better life for Alaskans, and it shows in the work we do, every day. Help us grow, so we can do even more.
Visit to real Alaska: Our 22nd tour for outside grantmakers begins Sunday
On Sunday, the 22nd Annual Grantmakers Tour begins. This year our guests from outside grantmaking organizations represent a broad range of interests: arts and health care, housing and community development, education and early childhood. We welcome them to learn the stories of Alaska.
Launching a campaign for Alaska children’s center
A new home for an Anchorage-based child advocacy center is taking shape in the middle of town, a place that aims to help children at their most vulnerable. Organizers need the public's help.
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.Media Mentions
- Alaska Journal | GUEST COMMENTARY: Governor’s vetoes don’t reflect Alaska’s values August 1
- Chair of Rasmuson Foundation, and Dunleavy voter, walks back support for governor - Alaska Public Media July 29
- KTUU / 26 Jul 2019 / 10:00 PM / KTUU Channel 2 News: Late Edition July 29
- Experts in charitable giving say donations from Alaskans can’t make up funding losses caused by vetoes - Anchorage Daily News July 17