The Alaska Community Foundation
The Alaska Community Foundation is a public charity based in Anchorage, Alaska. It manages charitable funds and supports grantmaking and scholarships, including competitive grants, donor-advised grants, and programs serving communities across Alaska.
The Alaska Community Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alaska Community Foundation gave $12.3M across 343 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Alaska. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,316,176
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 343
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,907
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,750
- Total assets
- $243,886,396
- +14.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (104 of 342, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alaska Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Review current opportunities and their program-specific requirements. Most competitive applications are submitted through the foundation’s online application portal; the opportunity listing indicates if a different process applies.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 Alaska Impact Reporting Initiative application period is August 1 through September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The foundation’s affiliate grant cycles vary by community and are subject to change.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 Alaska Impact Reporting Initiative application period is August 1 through September 30, 2026, at 5:00…
- Contact
Mailing address: 3201 C Street Suite 110, Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone: (907) 274-6703
Website: https://alaskacf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
35 open opportunities from The Alaska Community Foundation
ACF: Social Justice Grants
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ACF: Strengthening Organizations Grant
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ACF: THS Patricia Roppel Scholarship
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Who The Alaska Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alaska Family Services ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,398 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,857 grants of 2,398 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s standard competitive-grant requirements say applicants must serve Alaska. Organizations headquartered outside the state may apply if they demonstrate significant service to Alaska or partner with a local organization or group. In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 343 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alaska Community Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 104 of 342 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12.3M (2024) to $56.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 343 grants totaling $12.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Family Services Palmer, AK | Operational Support | $1,359,483 |
| The Native Village of Unalakleet Unalakleet, AK | Operational Support | $800,000 |
| Alaska Children's Trust Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $711,400 |
| Providence Alaska Foundation Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $526,931 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Kenai Peninsula Kenai, AK | Operational Support | $312,100 |
| Nudlaghi Leadership Institute Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $290,909 |
| NAMI Alaska Incorporated Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $283,751 |
| Alaska Kidney Patients Association Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $277,150 |
| Alaska Municipal League Juneau, AK | Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Anchorage Affordable Housing and Land Trust Anchorage, AK | Operational Support | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that 40,095 people gave $2,438,779 to 612 nonprofit organizations through Pick.Click.Give. in 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,886,396 | $38,911,412 | $24,302,262 | $12,316,176 | 343 | $6,407,682 |
| 2023 | $213,695,226 | $27,187,413 | $24,507,039 | $13,027,487 | 389 | $5,562,657 |
| 2022 | $191,830,219 | $62,719,512 | $48,051,839 | $35,621,564 | 807 | $4,115,325 |
| 2021 | $208,758,552 | $57,285,947 | $33,049,473 | $22,193,303 | 403 | $6,494,702 |
| 2020 | $168,147,953 | $93,626,867 | $65,118,850 | $56,258,587 | 456 | $3,382,836 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to inspire the spirit of giving and connect people, organizations, and causes to strengthen Alaska’s communities now and forever. Its website describes its role as stewarding donor funds and helping donors direct them to community needs.
Its funds support grants to nonprofits and similar organizations, as well as scholarships for individuals. The foundation’s filing describes its summer camp initiative as supporting youth enrichment through day and overnight camps. Through Pick.Click.Give., Alaskans can donate part of their Permanent Fund Dividend to causes statewide.
The 2024 grants included organizations with varied stated missions. Alaska Family Services says it works with Alaskans, families, and communities to create a better tomorrow; Alaska Children’s Trust says it works to prevent child abuse and neglect; and Providence Alaska Foundation describes its work as serving all, especially people who are poor and vulnerable. Other recipients included the Boys and Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula, whose mission is to help young people reach their potential, and Anchorage Affordable Housing and Land Trust, which says it expands and preserves affordable rental opportunities in Anchorage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 343 grants totaling $12,316,176. Grant amounts ranged from $5,019 to $1,359,483, with a median of $10,750. In 2023, it reported 389 grants totaling $13,027,487. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 343 grants totaling $12.3 million.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $1,359,483 to Alaska Family Services, $800,000 to The Native Village of Unalakleet, $711,400 to Alaska Children’s Trust, and $526,931 to Providence Alaska Foundation. The filing listed each of these grants as operational support.
The Vocational Fund for Alaska’s Future program offers grants of $10,000 to $50,000 for projects developing skills for Alaska’s natural resource industries; scholarships are within its scope. The program description encourages applicants to discuss project ideas with foundation staff and strongly encourages draft review. The foundation’s website says most competitive grant programs use its online application portal, with exceptions noted in individual opportunity listings. Applicants should check each opportunity for additional requirements. Standard requirements include serving Alaska; eligible applicants may include qualifying charitable organizations, individuals or groups with eligible fiscal sponsors, Tribes and Tribal entities, schools, local governments, and other entities with a charitable purpose. Competitive grants do not reimburse pre-award expenses and do not support lobbying, electioneering, endowment building, construction, or real-property purchases, subject to stated exceptions for special initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alexandra McKay as President/CEO; Kevin Gray as CFO; Megan Cacciola as VP of Program & Grants; Elizabeth Miller as VP Development & Communication; and Janel Hodge as Director of Finance. Listed board officers include Gabe Kompkoff, Chair; Jim Palmer, Past Chair; Tom Barrett, Vice Chair; and Aaron Kusano, Treasurer.
The Alaska Community Foundation is led by Alexandra McKay, President & CEO on the 2024 filing; 6 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra McKay
President & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$226K (2024)
Gabe Kompkoff
Chair
Acting CEO & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$31K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Janel Hodge
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $118K (2024)
Anthony Mallott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Shaftel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Shah
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Gatewood
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Carrigan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine NOROSZ
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margo Bellamy
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haven Harris
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Graham
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Blomfield
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Miller
Vice President Development & Communications
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Kevin Gray
CFO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $216K (2024)
Megan Cacciola
Vice President of Program & Grants
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $147K (2024)
Melody Price
Vice President of Administration
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Aaron Kusano
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Palmer
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Reitmeier
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Barrett
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Barbara Donatelli (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Gore (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kathryn Kavanaugh (2020–2023) — Vice President Innovation & Administrator
- Former: Nina Kemppel (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Shauna Hegna (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jessie Lavoie (2023) — Director of Program & Grants
- Former: Jonathan RUBINI (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lane Tucker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Michalski (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Cindy Towarak Massie (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Alex Slivka (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Diane Kaplan (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kate Slyker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kris Norosz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Eleanor Huffines (2021) — Vice President Program & Grants
- Former: Gov Bill Sheffield (2021) — Director
- Former: John Rubini (2021) — Director
- Former: Sharon Samuels (2021) — Vice President Administrator
- Former: Andy Tueber (2020) — Director
- Former: Bill Sheffield (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $226K, to Alexandra McKay (President/CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Alaska Community Foundation
How much does The Alaska Community Foundation give each year?
The Alaska Community Foundation gave $12.3M across 343 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13.0M across 389 grants.
What is The Alaska Community Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alaska Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,750, and its average grant was $35,907, across 343 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alaska Community Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does The Alaska Community Foundation give grants?
The Alaska Community Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (130 grants), Soldotna, AK (21 grants), Kenai, AK (13 grants) and Eagle River, AK (13 grants).
Does The Alaska Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Alaska Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (343 of 343) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Alaska Community Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alaska Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alaska Family Services ($1,359,483), The Native Village of Unalakleet ($800,000) and Alaska Children's Trust ($711,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alaska Community Foundation?
The Alaska Community Foundation reported $243.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $38.9M.
What does The Alaska Community Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to inspire the spirit of giving and connect people, organizations, and causes to strengthen Alaska’s communities now and forever. Its website describes its role as stewarding donor funds and helping donors direct them to community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alaska Community Foundation?
Review current opportunities and their program-specific requirements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Alaska Community Foundation's EIN?
The Alaska Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0155067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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