Rasmuson Foundation
Anchorage, Alaska · EIN 916340739 · Private foundation
Rasmuson Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) 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. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alaska Community Foundation RASMUSON FOUNDATION FUND | Anchorage, AK | $3.5M | 2021 |
| Anchorage Museum Association ANCHORAGE MUSEUM EXPANSION | Anchorage, AK | $3.0M | 2017 |
| Anchorage Museum Association ANCHORAGE MUSEUM EXPANSION | Anchorage, AK | $3.0M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Rasmuson Foundation
From Rasmuson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include The Alaska Community Foundation, Anchorage Museum Association. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Rasmuson Foundation give in grants?
- Rasmuson Foundation reported $21.5M in grants in an indexed 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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