Alaska Conservation Foundation
AI Summary
The Alaska Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting conservation efforts in Alaska. In 2025, it paid out a total of $2.1 million in grants to 91 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder.
Mission Statement
TO PROTECT ALASKA'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND THE DIVERSE CULTURES AND WAYS OF LIFE IT SUSTAINS. WE DO THIS BY PROMOTING CONSERVATION PHILANTHROPY AND BY STRATEGICALLY DIRECTING RESOURCES TO CONSERVATION LEADERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INITIATIVES.
Cause Areas
1
Natural resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Alaska Center Education Fund
$2M
9%
SPRUCE ROOT INC
$1.5M
7%
SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY
$1.3M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
57
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$21K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Alaska Conservation Foundation?
No. Alaska Conservation Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Alaska Conservation Foundation give?
Alaska Conservation Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Alaska, District Of Columbia, and Vermont. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Alaska Conservation Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Alaska Conservation Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Alaska Conservation Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Alaska Conservation Foundation awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Alaska Conservation Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Alaska Conservation Foundation awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include The Alaska Center Education Fund, SPRUCE ROOT INC, and SITKA CONSERVATION SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Alaska Conservation Foundation?
Alaska Conservation Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.