Atwood Foundation Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
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
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