Special Olympics Alaska
President’s Report December 2015
November was a busy month for the Foundation, grantees and partners. In this week's blog, President and CEO Diane Kaplan recaps some of the events and activities.
Let me win; But if I cannot win; Let me be brave in the attempt
Anchorage’s Sullivan Arena is a big place. For a concert or a basketball game, it can seat more people — 8,700 — than live in most Alaska communities
Special Olympics Alaska needed a big place the night all the volunteers gathered for a final farewell.
Foundation announces $8.1 million in grants
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage – (Note: total amount granted was corrected from the previous version) Rasmuson Foundation’s Board of Directors met last week and made $8.1 million in awards to support nonprofit programs and activities around Alaska.
Tier 1 Grants Announced
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage – In the second and third quarters of 2012, Rasmuson Foundation made 84 Tier 1 grant awards, totaling $1,670,356 to Alaska nonprofits. A complete list of awards can be found at the end of this release.
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