Private foundation · Anchorage, AK

Rural Alaska Community Action Program

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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
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
75
Total grants awarded
$1.0M
Total amount
$14K
Average grant
$68K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$256K
14 grants
2022
$212K
19 grants
2021
$97K
4 grants
2020
$206K
9 grants
2019
$145K
11 grants
2018
$67K
17 grants
2017
$51K
1 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · AK · ✓ Exact match
$193K
Dancing With Spirit
1 grant · AK
$68K
Attachment 13
1 grant · AK
$51K
Ansep
1 grant · AK
$50K
1 grant · AK · ✓ Exact match
$40K
3 grants · AK · ✓ Exact match
$28K
Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska
1 grant · AK
$25K
City of Stebbins
1 grant · AK
$25K
Healthy Alaska Native Foundation
1 grant · AK
$25K
1 grant · AK · ✓ Exact match
$25K

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

Dancing With Spirit
Musical Instruments and Training
AK · TY 2023
$68K
Southeast Regional Resource Center
Alaskan Academic Decathlon
AK · TY 2023
$25K
Native Village of Larsen Bay
Algae Lab Setup and Training
AK · TY 2023
$24K
Best Beginnings
Statewide Imagination Library Conference
AK · TY 2023
$19K
Four Winds Resource Center
Volunteer powered food security project
AK · TY 2023
$17K
Ella B Vernetti School
Ella B. Vernetti Activities
AK · TY 2023
$17K
Native Village of Mary's Igloo
Culture Camp
AK · TY 2023
$15K
Alaska Avalanche Information Center
Backcountry Safety Kits for workshop participants
AK · TY 2023
$15K
Akiak Native Community
Equipment support
AK · TY 2023
$13K
Trailmarker Ministries
Teen Center and Church Building Upgrades
AK · TY 2023
$12K
Safe
Food Processing and Storage
AK · TY 2023
$11K
Kokhanok Village Council
Salmon Kitchen Project
AK · TY 2023
$11K
Haines Huts
Public use cabin materials and trail maint. tools
AK · TY 2023
$9K
Alice Hunter
Basket weaving and heating oil
AK · TY 2023
$1K
City of Stebbins
Safe haven for children
AK · TY 2022
$25K
Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska
Heart healthy culture and wellness
AK · TY 2022
$25K
Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association Inc
Urban Unangax culture camp & Storytelling with Elders
AK · TY 2022
$23K
Native Village of Elim
Community Garden
AK · TY 2022
$20K
Pilot Station
Cultural arts programs
AK · TY 2022
$15K
Oceans Alaska Marine Science Center
Terrestrial and Marine Greenhouse Linking
AK · TY 2022
$14K
Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository
Laaf'kaaq store project
AK · TY 2022
$13K
Eklutna Native Village
Natural resources and culture camp
AK · TY 2022
$10K
Lime Village Traditional Council
Community Greenhouse
AK · TY 2022
$10K
Ski-ku
Rural Alaska youth ski program
AK · TY 2022
$10K
Prince William Sound Eco Dev District
Project manager for community garden
AK · TY 2022
$9K
Chilkoot Indian Association
Regalia Workshops
AK · TY 2022
$8K
Hoonah Indian Association
Vehicle to support youth activities
AK · TY 2022
$7K
Kawerak Inc
Bering Straight leadership summit
AK · TY 2022
$5K
Southeast Regional Resource Center (serrc)
Alaska academic decathlon state competition
AK · TY 2022
$5K
Wrangell Cooperative Association
Community garden fence
AK · TY 2022
$5K
Chevak Traditional Council
Hazwoper Training
AK · TY 2022
$5K
Nanwalek Ira Council
Dance regalia and subsistence for elders
AK · TY 2022
$3K
Native Village of Brevig Mission
Local Boys and Girls Assistance
AK · TY 2022
$1K
Dancing With the Spirit
Rural Alaska musical instrument program
AK · TY 2021
$66K
Opt - in Kiana
Youth Activity Planning
AK · TY 2021
$16K
See Stories
WWII stories of resilience and other elder stories
AK · TY 2021
$10K
Jilkatt Kwaan Heritage Center
Food security project
AK · TY 2021
$6K
Dancing With the Spirit
Rural music program
AK · TY 2020
$64K
Ansep
Support incoming freshmen prepare for college
AK · TY 2020
$50K
Healthy Alaska Native Foundation
Healthy virtual connection for AK Native people
AK · TY 2020
$25K
Hoonah Indian Association
Scuba training
AK · TY 2020
$18K
Louden Tribal Council
Culture and language learning
AK · TY 2020
$15K
Skiki Inc
Rural Alaska cross-country program
AK · TY 2020
$10K
Chilkoot Indian Association
Haines Disaster relief
AK · TY 2020
$10K
Alutiiq Museum
Strengthening Alutiiq Artists
AK · TY 2020
$8K
Southwest Regional Resource Center
Alaska academic decathlon
AK · TY 2020
$5K
Dancing With the Spirit
Musical instrument program
AK · TY 2019
$63K
First Alaskans Institute
Various community level support
AK · TY 2019
$40K
Native Village of Port Lions
Farm Enhancement project
AK · TY 2019
$8K
Orutsarar Miut Native Council
Kuskokwin Science & Culture Camp
AK · TY 2019
$8K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.