Nominate A Distinguished Artist
Rasmuson Foundation is seeking public nominations for the 2017 Distinguished Artist Award. The Award recognizes the significant artistic accomplishments of one Alaskan and culminates in a $40,000 grant.
View ArticleRasmuson Foundation Announces Hire of Alexandra McKay as Vice-President of...
Alexandra McKay will join Rasmuson Foundation as Vice President of Programs, where she will oversee the Foundation’s grant-making programs and initiatives.
View ArticleRasmuson Foundation Announces 16 Tier 1 Grants
In the fourth quarter of 2016, Rasmuson Foundation made 16 Tier 1 awards for a total of $193,935. A list of awards by region is attached.
View ArticleMunicipality, Rasmuson Foundation Partner to Impact Housing Development
For Immediate Release Contact: Aleesha Towns-Bain (907) 297-2700; Myer Hutchinson at (907) 343-7133 ANCHORAGE – Today, the Municipality of Anchorage and Rasmuson Foundation announced a new partnership...
View ArticleRasmuson Foundation Announces 2017 Individual Artist Awards
Gertrude Svarny named 2017 Rasmuson Foundation Distinguished Artist; 34 other artists selected for awards
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Rasmuson Foundation announces hire of Angela Cox as Vice President of...
For Immediate Release Contact: Deborah Bitney, (907) 297-2700 Anchorage, AK– Angela Cox will join Rasmuson Foundation as Vice President of External Affairs on June 5. Cox is a lifelong Alaskan from...
View Article$813,250 in Tier 1 Grants Announced
For Immediate Release Contact: Angela Cox, (907) 334-0509 In the first quarter of 2017, Rasmuson Foundation made 44 Tier 1 awards for a total of $813,250. A list of awards by region is attached. The...
View Article2017 Sabbatical Deadline set for October 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Cox, 907-334-0509 Anchorage, AK – Alaska-based nonprofit and tribal executives interested in Rasmuson Foundation’s Sabbatical Program have until October 1 to...
View ArticleFoundation Awards $8.6 Million
Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors approved awards for 18 organizations totaling more than $8.6 million at their June 28 board meeting. This is one of the largest award amounts in Foundation...
View ArticleOral Health Outcomes for Alaska Native Communities Served by Dental...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Angela Cox (907) 334-0509 acox@rasmuson.org Where Dental Therapists Practiced, Alaska Native Children and Families Had Fewer Instances of Invasive Procedures and More...
View ArticleDistinguished Artist Nominations to Open October 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Angela Cox (907) 334-0509 acox@rasmuson.org Anchorage, AK – Starting October 1, Rasmuson Foundation will begin accepting nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Artist...
View ArticleRasmuson Foundation Awards $6.6 Million
For Immediate Release Contact: Angela Cox, 907-334-0509 acox@rasmuson.org Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation Directors approved awards for 14 organizations totaling more than $6.6 million at their...
View ArticleSeven Nonprofit Executives Selected for Sabbatical Program
$275,500 awarded for the 2018 Sabbatical Program.
View ArticleArtists invited to apply for grants starting January 15
For Immediate Release Contact: Angela Cox, 907-334-0509 acox@rasmuson.org Anchorage, Alaska – On January 15, Rasmuson Foundation will begin accepting applications for the 2018 Individual Artist Awards...
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Rasmuson’s Agloinga: “I want to strengthen my contribution in the field”
For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Demer, Rasmuson communications manager 907-334-0529 ldemer@rasmuson.org Program Officer Roy Agloinga Anchorage, AK — A staff member at Rasmuson Foundation has been...
View ArticleParting thoughts from Foundation’s Smart: “Transformative work that impacts...
Rasmuson Foundation today announces the departure of a key team member heading to a leadership position as arts and cultures program director at Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies in Eden Prairie,...
View ArticleAdvocate for causes: Mike Navarre joins Rasmuson Foundation Board as first...
Anchorage, AK – Rasmuson Foundation announces that long-time Alaska leader Mike Navarre has joined its Board of Directors. Navarre replaces Linda Leary, who termed off the board. He is commissioner of...
View ArticleSen. Sullivan and foundations host Alaska women veterans listening session
A listening session to better understand the opportunities and challenges facing Alaska women veterans is set for Friday, June 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Wilda Marston Theatre in Loussac...
View ArticleMeet Rasmuson Foundation’s new program officer
The newest addition to Rasmuson Foundation’s team brings experience in philanthropy, government and nonprofit work, much of it focused on homelessness and child welfare. The Foundation is pleased to...
View ArticleNew grants for therapeutic court, historic barn and more
A therapeutic court for Mat-Su families in crisis, a new roof for a Fairbanks homeless shelter and a portable health clinic for the eroding Northwest Alaska village of Kivalina were among 16 projects...
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