Mta Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Mta Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palmer, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $253,462 in 94 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$253,462
- Number of grants94
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$329,964
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2025 was up from $247,000 the year before.
84% 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 | $249,714 | 63 | $316,093 |
| 2024 | $247,000 | 66 | $345,835 |
| 2025 | $253,462 | 94 | $329,964 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tracy Ressler 1740 S Chugach St, Palmer, AK 99645 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 761-2410, scholarship@mtafoundation.org |
| What to submit | Application must be submitted electronically along with school transcript, letter of reference, and mta member signature. |
| Deadlines | Application and supportive documentation must be submitted on or before april 10, 2025 |
| Restrictions | A) applicants must be an active member of mta, or a dependent of an active mta member, who resides in mta's service area. B) applicants may be graduating seniors from a secondary school, or a student attending or planning to attend a college or vocational school. C) awards are for students who will attend an accredited college or vocational school in the summer or fall of 2025, and be enrolled in a course of study that leads to a degree or certification. D) incomplete applications will not be considered. Refer to the checklist on this application form to ensure that all components of the application have been fulfilled. E) all materials, including application, transcript, and recommendation letters, must be submitted together. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mta Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 68 | $175,962 |
| Montana | 5 | $18,000 |
| California | 2 | $12,000 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $7,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $7,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $5,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $4,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $2,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage Engineering | Summer engineering academy | $25,000 |
| Wasilla Workforce Development Initiative | Cnc plasma cutter | $15,000 |
| Wasilla High School | Updated lighting at veteran memorial stadium | $12,671 |
| Alaska Behavioral Health Alliance | General support | $10,462 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $10,000 |
| Museum of Alaska Transportation Industry | Furnace costs | $9,800 |
| MSBSD Cte Robotics | Robotics bundles for classrooms | $8,500 |
| Valley Performing Arts | Mainstage curtain | $8,000 |
| Reach 907 | Technology improvements | $6,029 |
| Alaska Business Week | Weeklong course for students | $5,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $5,000 |
| Mat Su Ski Club | Website upgrade | $5,000 |
| Colony Knights Baseball Boosters | Finishing new baseball field | $3,000 |
| Christmas Frienship Dinner | Holiday meals for mat su borough residents | $2,650 |
| Knik Tribal Council | Holiday meals for mat su borough residents | $2,650 |
| Denali Arts Council | Security equipment for sheldon arts community hangar | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Alaska | Holiday meals for mat su borough residents | $2,400 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Alaska | Tech enhancements for outdoor events | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lamarr Anderson
- Jonathan Babbitt
- John Warner
- Edsel McCrea
- Andrew Trotter
- Megan Michaelson
Questions people ask
Does Mta Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application and supportive documentation must be submitted on or before april 10, 2025.
How much does Mta Foundation Inc give?
$253,462 in tax year 2025, across 94 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Mta Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lamarr Anderson (Board Secretary/Treasurer), Jonathan Babbitt (President), John Warner (Vice President) and Edsel McCrea (Director (Thru 7/25)) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mta Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.