Anchorage Alumni Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Anchorage Alumni Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,042 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,825 and the largest $19,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,042
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,825
- Largest grant$19,500
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,750 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,899 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $61,750 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $80,042 | 12 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Anchorage Alumni Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Anchorage Alumni Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 7 | $53,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,542 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Community Support | $19,500 |
| Scholarships - Records on File | Scholarships | $14,000 |
| University Club of Phoenix | Community Program | $10,542 |
| Boule Foundation | Community Support | $6,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospi | Community support | $5,000 |
| The Youth Development Program | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program Support | $4,650 |
| Delta Rho Boule Foundation | Program Support | $4,350 |
| Individual | Community Programs | $4,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Program Support | $3,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation | Community Support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross of Alaska | Community Support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Johnny Gibbons
- Bernard Gatewood
- Darryl K Sample
- Christopher Gay
- Antonio Shumate
Questions people ask
Does Anchorage Alumni Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Anchorage Alumni Foundation give?
$80,042 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,825.
Who runs Anchorage Alumni Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Johnny Gibbons (SecretaryTreasurer), Bernard Gatewood (President), Darryl K Sample (Assistant Secretary) and Christopher Gay (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Anchorage Alumni Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.