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Atwood Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Atwood Foundation
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Atwood Foundation Grant, established in 1962, supports Anchorage's youth and community through funding for non-profit projects in the fine arts, journalism, and history. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations serving Anchorage residents, focusing on arts and education. The foundation also aids post-secondary journalism education at the University of Alaska and offers scholarships at Alaska Pacific University, fostering community engagement and youth education.

Overview

NOTE: Before applying for the first time, please call and consult with us at least two weeks before the deadline. First time applicants who do not consult with us in advance are usually not funded. Thank you. The Atwood Foundation was established in 1962 to benefit and advance the community of Anchorage, Alaska, particularly its young people, by financially assisting the initiation, completion and maintenance of non-profit organization projects and programs in the fine arts, journalism, history and other civic enterprises.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Atwood Foundation awards grants to non-profit 501( c ) 3 organizations serving Anchorage residents and visitors. Our areas of focus are the arts, journalism, history, the active duty military community and related activities that engage families and educate youth. We also support post secondary journalism education at the University of Alaska, Anchorage and scholarships at Alaska Pacific University.

What Atwood Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
87
Total given
$2.35M
Median grant
$14K
Range
$1,500–$210K
  • By dollars: Alaska >99%, California <1%. Top recipient cities: Anchorage, AK; Girdwood, AK; Sitka, AK.
  • 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Alaska Community Foundation · Girdwood, AK

    Alaska center for excellence in journalism and alaska press club

    $210K

  • Anchorage Museum Association · Anchorage, AK

    Education programs, exhibit, north x north, seed lab and atwood archive center

    $175K

  • Alaska Pacific University · Anchorage, AK

    Atwood merit scholarships

    $150K

  • Anchorage Opera · Anchorage, AK

    2024-25 season support

    $125K

  • Anchorage Symphony Orchestra · Anchorage, AK

    Season support

    $120K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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