Igloo #4 Foundation
Accepts applications
Igloo #4 Foundation is a private foundation in Fairbanks, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,003 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,003
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,250
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was down from $51,086 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,289 | 15 | $924,555 |
| 2024 | $51,086 | 16 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $42,003 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Igloo No 4 Foundation PO Box 70145, Fairbanks, AK 99707 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 474-0501 |
| What to submit | Written, specific purpose, date needed |
| Restrictions | Eligibility is limited to those applicants who have at least one parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who are or have been a member of igloo #4 pioneers of Alaska or igloo #8 pioneers of Alaska. Spouses, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of current board members and officers are ineligible. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 14 | $42,003 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Memorial Park Inc | Support for museum exhibits and administrative needs | $10,250 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Fairbanks Pioneer Home | Christmas activities | $5,000 |
| The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation | Pet scanner | $5,000 |
| Igloo #4 Pioneers of Alaska | Pioneer activities and events | $4,082 |
| Igloo #8 Pioneers of Alaska | Pioneer activities and events | $2,171 |
| Meals on Wheels - Fairbanks Senior Center | Donation | $2,000 |
| Fairbanks Genealogical Society | Princess sophia shipwreck exhibition | $1,000 |
| Pioneer in Need | Help pioneer in need | $1,000 |
| Anchorage Pioneer Home | Christmas activities | $700 |
| Juneau Pioneer Home | Christmas donation | $700 |
| Ketchikan Pioneer Home | Christmas donation | $700 |
| Palmer Pioneer Home | Christmas donation | $700 |
| Sitka Pioneer Home | Christmas donation | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan Plaquet
- Rodger Hopp
- Erika Miller
- Wanda Huber
- Jim Dieringer Jr
- Bill Chace
- Jay Schikora
- Amey Houtchens
- Ted Tisdale
- Larry Colp
- Susan Nugent
Questions people ask
Does Igloo #4 Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Igloo #4 Foundation give?
$42,003 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Igloo #4 Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jan Plaquet (President), Rodger Hopp (Vice President), Erika Miller (Treasurer) and Wanda Huber (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.