Paluwik Heritage Foundation
Accepts applications
Paluwik Heritage Foundation is a private foundation in Anchorage, Alaska. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,655 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,755. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,655
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,755
- Assets$95,205
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $13,050 | 18 | $69,872 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 5 | $156,177 |
| 2025 | $24,655 | 15 | $95,205 |
How to apply
| Contact | Paluwik Heritage Foundation 800 E Dimond Blvd Suite 3-550, Anchorage, AK 99515-2060 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (907) 272-7432 |
| What to submit | Application for scholarship must include the following: - scholarship application - copy of birth certificate that verifies lineal decent to the original shareholder of the port graham corporation. - official transcripts. - class schedule signed by academic advisor - admission/acceptance letter from school. - goal letter/personal statement. - two letters of recommendations |
| Deadlines | Application and supplementary documents must be received no later than four weeks after the start of |
What Paluwik Heritage Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alaska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 14 | $21,655 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Graham Village Residents | Community outreach | $4,755 |
| Port Graham Village Council | Community outreach | $3,800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Patrick Norman | Burial assistance | $1,000 |
| Evelyn Bagley | Burial assistance | $1,000 |
| Jessie Sliney | Burial assistance | $1,000 |
| Roger Wallin Sr | Burial assistance | $1,000 |
| Judy Moonin | Burial assistance | $1,000 |
| Caleb E McMullen | Community outreach | $200 |
| Bobby-Wu Smith | Community outreach | $200 |
| Ashton Meganack | Community outreach | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Francis Norman
- Diane Selanoff
- Laura McMullen
- Christalina Jager
- James Labelle Jr
Questions people ask
Does Paluwik Heritage Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application and supplementary documents must be received no later than four weeks after the start of.
How much does Paluwik Heritage Foundation give?
$24,655 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Paluwik Heritage Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Francis Norman (Chairman), Diane Selanoff (Vice-Chairman), Laura McMullen (Secretary) and Christalina Jager (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paluwik Heritage Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.