Anchorage Museum spotlights Black in Alaska

Rasmuson Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition on Friday, May 6, at the Anchorage Museum showcasing work created for Black in Alaska, a...

Private dollars help move people experiencing homelessness into stable housing

A clear path forward to increase housing and services for those experiencing homelessness in Anchorage has convinced private funders to contribute millions,...

Diane Kaplan to leave Rasmuson Foundation in 2023

The CEO and driving force behind Alaska’s largest private grantmaker says she’s ending her 26-year tenure with Rasmuson Foundation in early 2023.

Alaska doctor joins Foundation board

A doctor with rural Alaska roots has joined the Rasmuson Foundation board of directors.

Alaska camps: Apply now for grants

Alaska organizations once again can seek support to create quality experiences and expand access to youth camps across the state.

Storytelling project: What it means to be Black in Alaska

The Foundation is excited to announce the rollout of Black in Alaska, a multimedia project that shares stories through interviews, photos and short videos. "If...

Workshops for Alaska artists seeking awards

Rasmuson Foundation and partners are hosting workshops to help artists apply for a 2022 Individual Artist Award.  The workshops will help artists put their...

Edward B. Rasmuson, son of Alaska, died at age 81

“One of Alaska’s tallest trees has fallen,” said Rasmuson Foundation's Diane Kaplan. Ed Rasmuson was one of Alaska's most generous and influential people....

Time to apply for 2022 Individual Artist Awards

Applications are now open for 2022 Individual Artist Awards. These awards enrich the lives of artists who receive them — and Alaskans who benefit from the...

Two family foundations direct $2 million to Seacoast Trust

A new fund that aims to support a prosperous, post-timber economy in Southeast Alaska has gotten a boost with twin $1 million investments from two private...

Foundation names 2022 sabbatical awardees

Leaders of five Alaska nonprofit organizations and a federally recognized tribe have been named as recipients of a 2022 Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award.

Foundation board approves $15 million in projects

The largest slate of grant awards in Rasmuson Foundation’s 66-year history will support Alaska projects from Kotzebue to Ketchikan, promoting economic...

Who will be the next Distinguished Artist?

Do you know an outstanding Alaska creative individual? Help us find the next Distinguished Artist! Rasmuson Foundation offers one $40,000 award annually to a...

Latest Rent Relief deadline is Oct. 1

2021 Individual Artist Awardees revealed

Thirty-five artist awardees from 21 Alaska communities were selected from a pool of nearly 300 applicants by a national panel of artists and creative community...

Foundation announces new board leadership

After almost 55 years on the Foundation's board, Ed Rasmuson is now the first chairman emeritus. Learn who was just named chair, vice chair and...

From Diomede to Ketchikan, board commits $9 million

Two remote community grocery stores, a small farm as a youth employment opportunity and shelter upgrades in Bethel are among 23 projects moving forward with...

Helmsley Trust grants $20 million to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in rural Alaska

The grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust to Engineering Ministries International will support sustainable and affordable water and sanitation systems...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...