There are quite a few community foundations in the state of Alaska, many of them affiliates of the Anchorage-based Alaska Community Foundation. But there’s another community funder in Anchorage worth discussing as well, and this one is interested in the small communities in the far-northern reaches of the state.
Read MoreBuilding back better means providing economic opportunity for youth, but it also means engaging them in serving their communities. Here’s how the former Starbucks CEO’s family foundation is trying to do both.
Read MoreOne affiliate of the Alaska Community Foundation is the Golden Heart Community Foundation, which makes grants in the Fairbanks and North Pole region. Here’s what nonprofits should know about GHCF’s grantmaking.
Read MoreThere are several foundations in Alaska that are focused on preserving and promoting the values and heritage of Alaska Natives. One of these is the First Alaskans Institute, which is known for its support for local youth.
Read MoreHere’s what nonprofits working in the Eagle River area of Alaska should know about how the Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation operates.
Read MoreHere are four things that make the Anchorage-based CIRI Foundation stand out among others in Alaska and the Northwest region.
Read MoreHere are few things local nonprofits should know about Alaska’s Chilkat Valley Community Foundation to secure support.
Read MoreWhile Native American communities are barely on the radars of funders in many parts of the country, the Northwest Area Foundation devotes 40 percent of grant dollars to Native-led organizations. What does that look like in practice?
Read MoreThe Meyer Memorial Trust in Oregon has been organizing its grantmaking around equity for a couple of years now. In its most recent round of environmental grants, it launched several collaborations with Native American tribes that are worth a close look.
Read MoreThe Bethel Community Services Foundation has been on the local grantmaking scene in Western Alaska for nearly 30 years. Here’s an overview of its current grantmaking strategy.
Read MoreAfter COVID-19 first exploded in Washington state, the philanthropic sector there moved quickly to respond—creating a template for collaborative action that’s now been emulated across the nation.
Read MoreThe coronavirus outbreak is a fast-moving story in philanthropy—as in just about every other sector of society. Facing a novel threat, community funders across the country are figuring out how they can protect vulnerable people close to home.
Read MoreHere are the top three things Washington grantseekers should know about the William and Pamela Ayer Foundation, a low-key funder with ties to the local aviation industry.
Read MorePhil Knight is one of the richest people in the world and plans to give away most of his $40 billion fortune. Yet despite making nearly $4 billion in gifts already, his philanthropy hasn’t attracted much attention. What’s he up to?
Read MoreAs he ends a 20-year stint leading the Russell Family Foundation, Richard Woo leaves behind an institution that learned to listen closely to front-line communities and fully embrace impact investing. What does that look like in practice?
Read MoreHawaiians are watching climate change unfold before them, with their food, water and land at risk. Here’s what the Hawaii Community Foundation is doing to make the islands more resilient in an era of rising ecological threats.
Read MoreThe Rural Philanthropic Analysis Project is exploring the challenges of grantmaking in remote parts of the United States—including Eastern Washington State. Its case study of that region offers valuable insights to other rural funders.
Read MoreSeattle groups are banding together in unprecedented ways to ensure that every person counts in the 2020 census. Here are the major players who are making—and receiving—2020 census grants in Washington.
Read MoreRegional grantmakers are working to hold the line on environmental issues as the Trump administration undercuts protections for the natural world. A case in point is the Russell Family Foundation in Washington State.
Read MoreIndian-born Rao Remala was one of Microsoft’s first employees. He and his wife Satya set up a family foundation, which is now led by their daughters, Srilata and Srilakshmi. Here’s an inside look at the family’s philanthropic journey.
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