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Rasmuson Foundation

Anchorage, Alaska  ·  EIN 916340739  ·  Private foundation

Rasmuson Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $21.5M in grants paid and $728.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 5,056 individual grants from this funder — $200.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$21.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$728.6M
Total assets
5,056
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Rasmuson Foundation funds

Rasmuson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenousolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Rasmuson Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Alaska Community Foundation
RASMUSON FOUNDATION FUND
Anchorage, AK$3.5M2021
Anchorage Museum Association
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM EXPANSION
Anchorage, AK$3.0M2017
Anchorage Museum Association
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM EXPANSION
Anchorage, AK$3.0M2018
The Alaska Community Foundation
HOMELESS SHELTER IN ANCHORAGE
Anchorage, AK$2.0M2021
Providence Health & Services Washington
PROVIDENCE ALASKA HOUSE - A PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT IN ANCHORAGE
Renton, WA$2.0M2022
Smithsonian Institution - National Museum of the American Indian
ELMER AND MARY LOUISE RASMUSON THEATER RENOVATION IN WASHINGTON DC
Washington, DC$1.7M2018
The Alaska Community Foundation
AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Anchorage, AK$1.6M2020
Alaska Native Heritage Center
BUILDING RENOVATION AND EXHIBIT EXPANSION IN ANCHORAGE
Anchorage, AK$1.5M2023
National Museum of the American Indian
THE ELMER AND MARY LOUISE THEATRE ENDOWMENT
Washington, DC$1.5M2023
The Alaska Community Foundation
HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVE FOR HOTEL CONVERSIONS
Anchorage, AK$1.2M2022
The Alaska Community Foundation
AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Anchorage, AK$1.1M2018
Alutiiq Heritage Foundation
ALUTIIQ MUSEUM EXPANSION AND RENOVATION
Kodiak, AK$1.0M2022
The Alaska Community Foundation
SUPPORT CAMP ORGANIZATIONS STATEWIDE
Anchorage, AK$1.0M2022
The Alaska Community Foundation
AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Anchorage, AK$1.0M2022
Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts Dba Triumvirate Theatre
TRIUMVIRATE THEATRE CONSTRUCTION IN KENAI
Kenai, AK$1.0M2022

Rasmuson Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$24.7M
2018$26.1M
2019$21.4M
2020$21.5M
2021$26.8M
2022$33.3M
2023$29.3M
2024$17.7M

How to apply for funding from Rasmuson Foundation

From Rasmuson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“TIER 1 AND 2 GRANT PROGRAMS - NO DEADLINES ARTS GRANTS AND SABBATICAL AWARDS - SEE WWW.RASMUSON.ORG”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at rasmuson.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Rasmuson Foundation

Does Rasmuson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Rasmuson Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Rasmuson Foundation fund?
Rasmuson Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include The Alaska Community Foundation, Anchorage Museum Association, Anchorage Museum Association. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Rasmuson Foundation give in grants?
Rasmuson Foundation reported $21.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $200.8M over 5,056 grants.
Where is Rasmuson Foundation located?
Rasmuson Foundation is based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916340739.
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About this profile. This page is built from Rasmuson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Rasmuson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.