The Folk School
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$79K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
10
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Folk School?
The Folk School is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Alaska Community Foundation ($25K), Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation ($20K), Fairbanks Arts Association ($13K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $79K in grants to The Folk School between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alaska Community Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Fairbanks Arts Association | $13,495 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Rasmuson Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alaska Humanities Forum | $8,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Usibelli Foundation | $2,500 | 3 | 2019–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $33K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
What grants has The Folk School received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Usibelli Foundation | For educational services | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Fairbanks Arts Association | SUPPORTING THE ARTS | $5,895 |
| 2024 | The Usibelli Foundation | For educational services | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Rasmuson Foundation | EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS IN FAIRBANKS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Fairbanks Arts Association | SUPPORTING THE ARTS | $7,600 |
| 2021 | The Alaska Community Foundation | — | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Alaska Humanities Forum | COVID RELIEF | $8,000 |
| 2019 | The Usibelli Foundation | For Educational Services | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Folk School?
The Folk School is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by The Alaska Community Foundation ($25K), Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation ($20K), Fairbanks Arts Association ($13K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $79K in grants to The Folk School between 2019–2025.
Who is The Folk School's largest funder?
The Alaska Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Folk School, with $25K across 1 grant (2021).
How much grant funding has The Folk School received?
IRS 990 filings record $79K in grants to The Folk School across 10 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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