Tier 2
Grants of more than $25,000 for large capital (building) projects, projects of demonstrable strategic importance or innovative nature that address issues of broad community or statewide significance.
Rasmuson Foundation new awards: wilderness cabins, youth programs, a rural elders home and more
Cabins in the wilderness, new ways of working with Alaska’s youth, and an assisted living home in the Bering Strait region are among the areas of investment recently approved by the Rasmuson Foundation board of directors. At its biannual meeting, the board approved more than $6.5 million in awards.
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.
Rasmuson Foundation Awards $6.6 Million
For Immediate Release
Contact: Angela Cox, 907-334-0509
acox@rasmuson.org
Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation Directors approved awards for 14 organizations totaling more than $6.6 million at their November 28 board meeting. The grants will go to agencies across the state and will benefit a number of different programs.
Foundation Awards $8.6 Million
Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors approved awards for 18 organizations totaling more than $8.6 million at their June 28 board meeting. This is one of the largest award amounts in Foundation history. The grants will go to agencies across the state and will benefit a number of different programs.
INSIGHT Interview with President Diane Kaplan
Rasmuson Foundation has grown since it started more than 60 years ago, but the core values remain the same. President and CEO Diane Kaplan recently appeared on INSIGHT with Mark Oppenheim to talk about the Foundation’s top priorities and how investments are evaluated to maximize the best interest of Alaska’s communities.
Foundation Awards $1.7 Million in Grants
At its June 28 meeting, Rasmuson Foundation directors approved $1.7 million in grants for eight organizations around the state.
Tier 2 Grants
Grants of more than $25,000 for large capital (building) projects, projects of demonstrable strategic importance or innovative nature that address issues of broad community or statewide significance.
Foundation grants $12 million for museum expansion
January 11, 2016
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-223-9908
Anchorage, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation announced today that it had made the largest grant in the Foundation’s history – $12 million for a major expansion of the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center.
“Elmer and Mary Louise Rasmuson were instrumental in the creation and growth of the museum,” said Diane Kaplan, president of Rasmuson Foundation.
Alaska tribal college celebrates 20 years
Ilisagvik College in Barrow is unique in Alaska – it's the only tribal college in the state. And this year marks its 20th anniversary of providing vocational and academic education to a diverse student population.Media Mentions
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- Experts in charitable giving say donations from Alaskans can’t make up funding losses caused by vetoes - Anchorage Daily News July 17