Opportunity for Alaska leaders to refresh, reflect and grow
Applications for a Rasmuson Foundation 2022 sabbatical award are due Sept. 15. This is a unique opportunity for Alaska-based nonprofit and tribal executives to take time away from the office.Grant opportunity for Alaska summer camps
Nonprofits, tribal entities, communities and faith-based organizations can apply for awards to expand opportunities for Alaska children in day camps, outdoor camps, culture camps, faith-based camps, museum camps, learning pods, and summer programs across the state.Our case for the arts — Alaska style
Arts are woven into the fabric of our society, but it didn’t just happen. Think of the painstaking effort it took Alaska’s First Artists to make that basket, blanket, doll and carving. We must be as deliberate.And the 2021 Distinguished Artist is …
Ernestine Saankaláxt’ Hayes of Juneau has received critical acclaim for writing that explores the complexities of Indigenous identity. She was named Rasmuson Foundation's 2021 Distinguished Artist.Pope Francis honors Rasmusons for lifetime of service
Pope Francis has recognized Ed and Cathy Rasmuson with one of the Catholic Church's highest honors.Monthly President’s Report
Alaska’s nonprofit community is amazingly resilient and resourceful. We are so grateful to stay closely connected in new ways. Read the latest from our president and CEO, Diane Kaplan.Farewell to our champion for solving homelessness
Don’t mistake a quiet and thoughtful demeanor for anything other than persistence and grit when it comes to working towards a goal. Dick Mandsager is leaving the Foundation — and leaving the community a much-improved system to solve homelessness.Foundation announces senior fellow, IT manager
Welcome to our new team members! Michele Brown joins as senior fellow working on homelessness and Rodney Hamilton as IT operations manager.Funding opportunity for Alaska summer camps
We are excited to launch our 2021 Camps Initiative. This will offer nonprofits, tribes and cities an opportunity to expand camps that have been under-resourced and create access for all Alaska youth. Applications are now open.Media Mentions
- New York-based charitable trust announces $20M grant to help address rural Alaska water issues - Anchorage Daily News June 15
- Healthcare News June 15
- Helmsley Grants $20 Million To EMI For Improvements To Water, Sanitation, And Hygiene (WASH) In Rural Alaska | Financial News | myMotherLode.com June 15
- Helmsley Grants $20 Million To EMI For Improvements To Water, Sa - Suncoast News and Weather Sarasota Manatee & Charlotte June 15