Alaska Community Foundation

In 1995, the founders of The Alaska Community Foundation imagined a place where Alaskans who have done well were able to give back. In 1998, the original articles of incorporation were restated and amended, establishing ACF as it exists today.

The results have been impressive. In 1999, ACF managed assets of $433,000 held in five funds. By the end of 2001, there were 11 donor-advised funds, one nonprofit organization endowment fund, and managed assets totaling $2.7 million.

In 2007 and reconfirmed in 2020, ACF was accredited through National Standards for Community Foundations based on our processes and operational excellence. Compliance with National Standards indicates that ACF has met the nation’s highest philanthropic standards for best practices.

Today, we manage over 2,000 funds, including eleven Affiliate and five partner community funds, with assets totaling more than $165 million. Each year, because of donors like you, we grant out $7 million to $10 million in charitable gifts to local nonprofit organizations and charities, making a lasting impact on Alaska for years to come.