Rural Alaska Community Action Program
Rural Alaska Community Action Program is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its 2024 filing describes grants for eligible organizations serving the needs of low-income people in Alaska; its 2025 grants went entirely to recipients in Alaska.
Rural Alaska Community Action Program at a glance
In short: Rural Alaska Community Action Program gave $347K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $347,368
- +35.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +135.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,526
- -42.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,026,273
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rural Alaska Community Action Program
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing directs applicants to contact the Rural CAP Foundation grants manager and submit the foundation application form and required materials described above.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 30, August 31, and November 30. The April and August 2026 deadlines have passed; the next listed deadline is November 30, 2026. The grant program description says funding decisions are made approximately 30 days after each deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 30, August 31, and November 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Rural Alaska Cap Fdn Grants Manager
Mailing address: 731 E 8Th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 279-2511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rural Alaska Community Action Program
Who Rural Alaska Community Action Program funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southeast Regional Resource Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $169K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 79 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to Alaska recipients. The 2024 filing describes eligible programs as serving the needs of low-income people in Alaska. The 2025 grants included recipients in communities such as Anchorage, Juneau, Sitka, Venetie, Kiana, and Fort Yukon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rural Alaska Community Action Program gives
- 3% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 258% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2019) to $347K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Regional Resource Center Juneau, AK | 2025 Academic Decathlon | $25,000 |
| Alaska Marine Safety Education Association Sitka, AK | Strengthening Marine Safety Training Program for Rural Alaska Schools | $25,000 |
| Native Village of Venetie Tribal Gov Venetie, AK | Teedrinjik Food Security and Preservation Program | $18,579 |
| Bridges Community Resource Network Soldotna, AK | Classes and Education | $15,000 |
| OPT - In Kiana Kiana, AK | Katyaagmii Dancers | $15,000 |
| Kuugaq Palmer, AK | KUUGAQ Noatak Playground | $15,000 |
| Tuluksak Native Community IGAP Tuluksak, AK | Equipment Assessment and Repair | $15,000 |
| Native Village of Fort Yukon Fort Yukon, AK | Hockey Project | $14,500 |
| Kennicot McCarthy Recreation Alliance Glenallen, AK | Playground Project | $14,000 |
| Sitka Conservation Society Sitka, AK | Youth Summer Camp and Regional Exchanges | $12,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,026,273 | $557,059 | $409,899 | $347,368 | 33 | $351,725 | $241,016 | $279,728 |
| 2024 | $5,456,716 | $504,504 | $305,845 | $256,345 | 14 | $260,076 | $148,217 | $239,388 |
| 2023 | $4,152,113 | $485,449 | $257,111 | $211,849 | 19 | $216,528 | $104,754 | $200,804 |
| 2022 | $3,792,310 | $500,152 | $132,203 | $97,093 | 4 | $98,999 | $188,948 | $197,124 |
| 2021 | $4,300,140 | $1,346,320 | $244,846 | $205,801 | 9 | — | $1,097,040 | $108,335 |
| 2020 | $2,632,182 | $204,249 | $150,753 | $144,650 | 11 | — | $49,249 | $138,947 |
| 2019 | $2,812,781 | $257,020 | $79,927 | $67,185 | 17 | — | $102,020 | $121,531 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rural Alaska Community Action Program reported a distributable amount of $280K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant program description identifies interests including educational opportunities, cultural preservation, and local leadership development. The foundation’s 2024 filing says grants may be made to eligible 501(c)(3) and governmental organizations for programs serving low-income people in Alaska.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Southeast Regional Resource Center describes itself as an educational resource center serving Alaska school districts. OPT IN Kiana says it empowers youth to find their voices and contribute to their community. Sitka Conservation Society says it educates the public about conservation issues. Renewable Energy Alaska Project says it promotes renewable energy and energy efficiency in Alaska through collaboration, education, training, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $347,368. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to Southeast Regional Resource Center for the 2025 Academic Decathlon and $25,000 to Alaska Marine Safety Education Association for a marine safety training program for rural Alaska schools. Other awards included $18,579 to Native Village of Venetie Tribal Gov for a food security and preservation program, $15,000 to Bridges Community Resource Network for classes and education, and $15,000 to OPT IN Kiana for Katyaagmii Dancers.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants must submit its application form, an IRS tax status letter if applying as a nonprofit, and a one- to two-page proposal describing the organization, project, benefit, budget, and reporting plan. That filing states that grants of $500 to $7,500 may be made to eligible 501(c)(3) and governmental organizations for programs serving low-income people in Alaska, and that recipients have 12 months to complete projects and submit final reports. The grant program description lists awards of $500 to $25,000, traditionally averaging $2,500 to $10,000, with larger amounts considered case by case.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joie Millett as president; Shirley Pittz as treasurer; and Jasmine Boyle, Jason Evans, and Dennis Dudley as members.
Rural Alaska Community Action Program is led by Joie Millett, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joie Millett
President
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Dudley
Member
Secretary → Vice President of Grant Making, 2022
Vice President of Grant Making → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Pittz
Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President of Investments, 2022
Vice President of Investments → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Boyle
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Evans
Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Shauna Hegna (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Nina Henayo (2022–2024) — Member
- Former: Deborah Vo (2019–2021) — Vice President Grant Making
- Former: Nina Heyano (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Rural Alaska Community Action Program
How much does Rural Alaska Community Action Program give each year?
Rural Alaska Community Action Program gave $347K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $256K across 14 grants.
What is Rural Alaska Community Action Program's typical grant size?
Rural Alaska Community Action Program's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,526, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rural Alaska Community Action Program give grants?
Rural Alaska Community Action Program gives mostly in Alaska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (5 grants), Bethel, AK (3 grants), Sitka, AK (2 grants) and Fairbanks, AK (2 grants).
Does Rural Alaska Community Action Program give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Rural Alaska Community Action Program's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rural Alaska Community Action Program's largest grantees?
Rural Alaska Community Action Program's largest 2025 grantees include Southeast Regional Resource Center ($25,000), Alaska Marine Safety Education Association ($25,000) and Native Village of Venetie Tribal Gov ($18,579), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rural Alaska Community Action Program?
Rural Alaska Community Action Program reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $352K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $280K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rural Alaska Community Action Program fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant program description identifies interests including educational opportunities, cultural preservation, and local leadership development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rural Alaska Community Action Program?
The 2024 filing directs applicants to contact the Rural CAP Foundation grants manager and submit the foundation application form and required materials described above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rural Alaska Community Action Program's EIN?
Rural Alaska Community Action Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7350548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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