philanthropy
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.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.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.Media Mentions
- Nome Artists Awarded for Work to Sustain Cultural Knowledge – KNOM Radio Mission June 7
- Local poet receives Rasmuson Fellowship - Wrangell Sentinel May 31
- Foundation announces six artist awardees from Northern and Western Alaska - The Delta Discovery, Inc. May 23
- Vivian Prescott receives Rasmuson fellowship - KSTK May 23