Usibelli Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Applications will not be considered complete unless all required documentation is provided.
Overview
The Usibelli Foundation, established in 1991, offers grants to support local non-profit organizations in areas such as education, health, youth programs, the arts, and civic activities. With an initial endowment of $1 million from Usibelli Coal Mine, the foundation aims to enhance community well-being and preserve Alaska's heritage. Eligible applicants include registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Special emphasis is placed on programs that promote learning and community strength.
The Foundation was incorporated in 1991 and was funded with a $1 million endowment contributed by Usibelli Coal Mine. That initial endowment and the coal mine’s subsequent support of the Foundation have allowed the Foundation’s asset base and annual investment income to grow, providing for sustained support for local non-profit organizations.
Community: Usibelli Foundation
Provides grants for:
- Education
- Health and Social Services
- Youth Programs
- The Arts
- Civic Organizations and Activities
Eligibility
The Usibelli Foundation provides grants to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable organizations
Ineligibility
Applications will not be considered complete unless all required documentation is provided.
What The Usibelli Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 69
- Total given
- $175K
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Range
- $23–$21K
- By dollars: Alaska 100%. Top recipient cities: Fairbanks, AK; Healy, AK; Anchorage, AK.
- 30% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 17% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Tri-Valley Volunteer Fire Department · Healy, AK
For health/social services
$21K
Neighbor to Neighbor · Healy, AK
For health/social services
$14K
Alaskan Bounty for Children · Denali Park, AK
For health/social services
$10K
Running Club North · Fairbanks, AK
To provide operating funds for this civic organization
$8,000
Healy Hockey Association · Healy, AK
For services to youth
$7,020
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education
- Youth programs
- Arts
- Health education
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