Community foundation · Anchorage, AK (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Alaska Community Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $41K
- Typical grant
- $41K to $41K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $41K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 336 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $12.7M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.7M | $41K | 1 |
| 2023 | $13.3M | $89K | 2 |
How to apply
Public charities don't report how to apply on their IRS return. Check its website for open grant rounds, or search GrantMe for its programs.
Board and officers
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- Alexandra MckayPresident/ceo
- Kevin GrayCfo
- Megan CacciolaVp of program & grants
- Elizabeth MillerVp development & communication
- Janel HodgeDirector of finance
- Melody PriceVp of administration
- Gabe KompkoffChair
- Jim PalmerPast chair
- Tom BarrettVice chair
- Aaron KusanoTreasurer
- Kim ReitmeierSecretary
- Anthony MallottDirector
- Kristine NoroszDirector
- Dave ShaftelDirector
- Monica ShahDirector
- Jessica GrahamDirector
- Bernard GatewoodDirector
- Katie CarriganDirector
- Margo BellamyDirector
- Luke BlomfieldDirector
- Haven HarrisDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Operational support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Operational Support | $41K |
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