Private foundation · Anchorage, AK
Rural Alaska Community Action Program
Typical grant size
$5K – $8K – $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
14
Repeat grantees
2
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF
DeadlinesAPRIL 30, AUGUST 31, AND NOVEMBER 30
ContactRURAL ALASKA CAP FDN GRANTS MANAGER · 9072792511
MaterialsAPPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE RURAL CAP FOUNDATION APPLICATION FORM, A COPY OF THEIR IRS TAX STATUS LETTER (IF THEY ARE APPLYING AS A NON-PROFIT), AND A ONE TO TWO PAGE PROPOSAL WHICH INCLUDES A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, PROJECT DESCRIPTION, BENEFIT, BUDGET, AND REPORTING PLAN.
RestrictionsGRANTS FROM $500 TO $7,500 MAY BE MADE TO ELIGIBLE 501(C)(3) AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR PROGRAMS SERVING THE NEEDS OF LOW INCOME PEOPLE IN ALASKA. GRANT RECIPIENTS HAVE 12 MONTHS TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THEIR PROJECT AND SUBMIT THEIR FINAL REPORT.
Leadership · from 2023 990-PF
Shauna Hegna
President
Shirley Pittz
VP of Investments
Joie Millet
Secretary
Nina Henayo
Member
Dennis Dudley
Member
Nina Heyano
President
Deborah Vo
VP Grant Making
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2023
4.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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75
Total grants awarded
$1.0M
Total amount
$14K
Average grant
$68K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.