Rasmuson Foundation board
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.
Foundation announces new board member, new staff
Rasmuson Foundation has elected a new member to its Board of Directors and has added two new employees to its team.Foundation announces new board members, staff promotions
For Immediate Release
Contact: Cassandra Stalzer, 907-334-0520
Anchorage – Rasmuson Foundation welcomes Dr. Matthew Hirschfeld and Mr. Aaron Schutt to its Board of Directors. Schutt and Hirschfeld bring a wealth of knowledge from their respective sectors.
As president and CEO of Doyon, Ltd.
Media Mentions
- Foundation awards Triumvirate Theatre $1 million to rebuild May 9
- Art exhibit seeks to spark conversation around foster care | Local News | ketchikandailynews.com May 9
- Anchorage officials and private funders agree to put $13M toward addressing homelessness crisis - Alaska Public Media May 2
- $13M raised between a private, public partnership to combat homelessness in Anchorage April 27