About this foundation

Rasmuson Foundation is presented as an Alaska-focused family philanthropy that promotes a better life for Alaskans by providing grants, convening partners, and encouraging philanthropy. The site describes a suite of grant programs from small Tier 1 awards (up to $35,000) to large Legacy grants (over $250,000), plus program-related investments and a Sabbatical program for nonprofit leaders. Many programs prioritize capital projects, community impact, organizational capacity, and board giving; Strategic Grantmaking is noted as invitation-only while other programs accept open applications or LOIs. The Foundation also names multi-year initiatives (e.g., Housing & Homelessness, Tending the Future Fund for child care) and provides tips, sample applications, and contact routes for program officers.

Funding focus

Rasmuson Foundation is an Alaska-focused family philanthropy working to promote a better life for Alaskans by providing grants, bringing people and organizations together and encouraging others to give back.

Grant programs