Alaska Aviation Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$653K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Alaska Aviation Museum?
Alaska Aviation Museum is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Sholton Foundation ($202K), Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation ($105K), Atwood Foundation Inc ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $653K in grants to Alaska Aviation Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sholton Foundation | $201,997 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | $105,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Atwood Foundation Inc | $70,091 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| The Catherine B Reynolds Foundation Inc | $70,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Rasmuson Foundation | $66,731 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| The Alaska Community Foundation | $62,100 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| John C Hughes Foundation | $30,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| The Shore Family Foundation Inc | $22,500 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| Museums Alaska Inc | $18,306 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ralph Landau Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Arell Foundation Incorporated | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $181K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $181K.
What grants has Alaska Aviation Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sholton Foundation | TO SUPPORT ALASKA AVIATION EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION | $164,497 |
| 2025 | The Catherine B Reynolds Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Shore Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Catherine B Reynolds Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Shore Family Foundation Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Rasmuson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | John C Hughes Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Sholton Foundation | TO SUPPORT ALASKA AVIATION EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Atwood Foundation Inc | CAPITAL: UPDATE ALASKA AIRLINES HISTORY EXHIBIT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Rasmuson Foundation | ALASKA NATIVE BUSH PILOT EXHIBIT IN ANCHORAGE | $16,000 |
| 2023 | The Catherine B Reynolds Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Shore Family Foundation Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| 2023 | John C Hughes Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Rasmuson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Catherine B Reynolds Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Sholton Foundation | MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Alaska Community Foundation | Operational Support | $5,750 |
| 2022 | John C Hughes Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Arell Foundation Incorporated | CHARITABLE - RESTORATION PROJECT FOR THE P40 | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Atwood Foundation Inc | STEEL PLATES UNDER BOEING 737, NEW CARPET & NEW LIGHTING | $32,091 |
| 2021 | Rasmuson Foundation | FLOORING RENOVATION IN ANCHORAGE | $23,231 |
| 2021 | Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Museums Alaska Inc | ACQUIRE ART, COLL MT | $18,306 |
| 2021 | The Sholton Foundation | MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION | $13,500 |
| 2021 | The Catherine B Reynolds Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | John C Hughes Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Alaska Aviation Museum?
Alaska Aviation Museum is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Sholton Foundation ($202K), Jim and Vicki Jansen Foundation ($105K), Atwood Foundation Inc ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $653K in grants to Alaska Aviation Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Alaska Aviation Museum's largest funder?
The Sholton Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Alaska Aviation Museum, with $202K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Alaska Aviation Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $653K in grants to Alaska Aviation Museum across 43 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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