Rapid Response

Announcement May 11, 2022

Humanitarian flights will bring 600 Ukrainians to Alaska

Rasmuson Foundation’s board has approved emergency assistance to help 600 Ukrainians fleeing the war resettle in Alaska. The first chartered flight is this week.

Announcement December 23, 2020

Alaskans do good for AK Can Do COVID-relief fund

A privately funded COVID-19 relief project is being relaunched to help Alaskans through the pandemic.

Initiatives August 31, 2020

Response to COVID-19

Early in the pandemic, the Foundation talked with nonprofit leaders around the state to learn what needs weren't being filled, and we targeted our efforts to address gaps.

Announcement June 12, 2020

With partners, we devote resources to pandemic response

Our emergency funds target the most serious and immediate needs, especially those not being addressed by other funding sources.