Rasmuson Foundation board
Board approves Alaska projects totaling $9 million
New housing for those most in need is being developed across Alaska. Learn about Rasmuson Foundation board support for housing in Bethel, Fairbanks, Nome and Wasilla as well as other grants approved at the June board meeting.
Alaska doctor joins Foundation board
A doctor with rural Alaska roots has joined the Rasmuson Foundation board of directors.
Chairman Ed: Mentor, friend, generous beyond words
She was irritated when she heard he wouldn't fund public radio. She was stunned when he answered his own phone — he was president of the National Bank of Alaska. Learn how the relationship between Diane Kaplan and Ed Rasmuson grew into a decades-long collaboration, for Alaska.
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. He died Tuesday at his home in Anchorage from a vicious brain cancer.
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 development, recreational opportunities, educational programs for children and more.
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 secretary/treasurer — our new generation of leaders.
Lifelong Alaskan joins Rasmuson Foundation board
Angela Salazar, who grew up in Ketchikan and has spent much of her life giving back to the community, is the newest member of the Rasmuson Foundation board. She's the first to join from Ketchikan.
Airline executive, Alaska Native corporate leader join Foundation board
Rasmuson Foundation is proud to announce that a village corporation leader and an airline executive are joining the board of directors.
Mike Navarre joins Rasmuson Foundation Board as first member from the Kenai Peninsula
He grew up in Kenai, Alaska, and was one of 11 children. His mother was born and raised in Douglas, Alaska, and an uncle, Jim Doogan, was a delegate to Alaska’s Constitutional Convention.Media Mentions
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