The Alaska Airlines Foundation

Funding Philosophy

A small number of cash grants ranging on average from $5,000 to $15,000 are given to 501©(3) non-profit organizations classified as public charities in Alaska and Washington. These grants should focus on educational efforts that address a unique need or value to a community.

Funding Guidelines

Unsolicited applications are not encouraged. Those interested in applying to the Foundation should send a letter of inquiry before preparing a full application. Letters of inquiry must be received by September 30th of the calendar year to be considered for possible funding.

The Foundation does not fund:

loans and grants to individuals or private business
groups that discriminate
endowments
religious organizations (if for sacramental purposes)
pageants
capital projects
multi-year commitment or automatic renewal grants
general operating expenses
publicly or privately funded educational institutions. Most schools-public or private-are eligible for funding through Alaska's Employee Gift Matching Program.
Organizations whose prime purpose is to influence legislation

How to Apply

Letters of inquiry to the Foundation must be received no later than September 30th of the calendar year. A response will generally be provided within 60 days.

Ms. Susan Bramstedt
Executive Director
Alaska Airlines Foundation
4750 Old International Airport Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
(907) 266-7230