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Est.

1973

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Association of Alaska School Boards is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives within Alaska. With a total of $4.2 million in grants paid to 15 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding is granted by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Association can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS IS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH BY ASSISTING SCHOOL BOARDS IN PROVIDING QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION, FOCUSED ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, THROUGH EFFECTIVE LOCAL GOVERNANCE.
Total Funding Given
$4.2M
2024
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$17.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$68.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$231.3K
L
Lon D Garrison
Board Member
T
Timi Tullis - Associate
Board Member
J
Jenny Mathis - Outgoing
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS?
No. ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS give?
ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS primarily gives to organizations located in Alaska and Virginia. 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 ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS make each year?
In 2024, ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $4.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS fund recently?
In 2024, ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN - SOUTHEAST ALASKA, AWARE Inc, and UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS?
ASSOCIATION OF ALASKA SCHOOL BOARDS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.