Kumin Foundation
Accepts applications
Kumin Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $765,790 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $150,678 and the largest $150,678. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$765,790
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$150,678
- Largest grant$150,678
- Assets$0
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,038 the year before.
80% 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 | $0 | 0 | $684,834 |
| 2024 | $25,038 | 1 | $733,053 |
| 2025 | $765,790 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Kumin 333 M Street Unit 205, Anchorage, AK 99501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 243-8175 |
| What to submit | A written report and accounting of the grant will be required according to the timeline below. Grant money must be used as indicated in the proposal. If changes in the proposal are required, it must be approved by the kumin foundation. All applications must include a description of the quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation assessment your organization will use to assess the successs or failure of this project. The foundation is also very interested in the perceived impact or possible leverage this project will have on the alaskan community. Every funded project will conclude with a final evaluation, conducted jointly, on lessons learned. Applicants must provide the following information in narrative form, in the order below. Narrative should be at least four pages and no longer than ten pages. Applicants may feel free to append materials, including letters of support, that they feel will assist us in understanding the organization and goals of the project. Please submit electronic |
| Deadlines | November 15th deadline for proposals december 30th approved grants awarded june 30th half-year budge |
| Restrictions | The kumin foundation seeks to perpetuate and build on the passions of its founders, with a strong emphasis on Alaska. Areas of interest include the visual arts, music (classical, opera and jazz), education and literacy, wetlands, architecture, rural/urban issues, sailing, cross-country skiing and trails for recreation, homelessness and recognition of the innate dignity and humanity of every person. The kumin foundation encourages proposals that reflect synergy, activism and energy. Proposals need to be thoughtful, mindful of the budget, integrate with the goals of your organization and reflect their impact on the organization and the community. We are also interested in any leverage on other funds this grant will provide your organization. The kumin foundation seeks to create opportunities for organizational risk taking, cohesion and expression of cultures and interweaving arts, education, service and recreation. The foundation may provide funding for up to three years for integrative |
What Kumin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 6 | $765,790 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Opera Company | Support opera music in alaska | $150,678 |
| Alaska Sealife Center | Support sealife center in alaska | $150,678 |
| Anchorage Library Foundation | To support the alaska library | $150,678 |
| Sitka Music Festival | To support alaska music | $150,678 |
| Alaska Public Media | To support public media in alaska | $150,678 |
| Anchorage Opera Company | Support opera music in alaska | $12,400 |
Officers and trustees
- Bram Wiley
- Elizabeth Kumin
- Leah Kumin
- Linda Kumin
- James Kumin
Questions people ask
Does Kumin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 15th deadline for proposals december 30th approved grants awarded june 30th half-year budge.
How much does Kumin Foundation give?
$765,790 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $150,678.
Who runs Kumin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bram Wiley (Trustee), Elizabeth Kumin (Trustee), Leah Kumin (Trustee) and Linda Kumin (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kumin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.