The people and organizations we fund 

Beacon Hill
$1,166,193.00

Address service gaps and expand capacity of programs to serve the growing number of vulnerable children in foster care and families in crisis throughout the Mat-Su, thereby reducing trauma and strengthening the community’s ability to compassionately respond to needs.

Beacon Hill
$1,166,193.00

Address service gaps and expand capacity of programs to serve the growing number of vulnerable children in foster care and families in crisis throughout the Mat-Su, thereby reducing trauma and strengthening the community’s ability to compassionately respond to needs.

Palmer Senior Citizens Center Inc.
$137,000.00

Fund program and operating costs to help Mat-Su Senior Services meet its mission of service to older adults in the greater Palmer area.  

Palmer Senior Citizens Center Inc.
$137,000.00

Fund program and operating costs to help Mat-Su Senior Services meet its mission of service to older adults in the greater Palmer area.  

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc.
$16,000.00

Funds will be used to support the 2026 Native Youth Olympics in Anchorage.

Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc.
$16,000.00

Funds will be used to support the 2026 Native Youth Olympics in Anchorage.

Alaska’s Healing Hearts
$20,000.00

In collaboration with Alaska Community Foundation’s 2026 Camp initiative, this funding supports Alaska’s Healing Hearts free camps at its Warrior Lodge in Sutton and Island of Hope and Healing at Lake Louise. The camp is for Military and Veteran families and offers a time for youth who experience family absences due to military service to connect and heal through outdoor recreational pursuits. 

Alaska’s Healing Hearts
$20,000.00

In collaboration with Alaska Community Foundation’s 2026 Camp initiative, this funding supports Alaska’s Healing Hearts free camps at its Warrior Lodge in Sutton and Island of Hope and Healing at Lake Louise. The camp is for Military and Veteran families and offers a time for youth who experience family absences due to military service to connect and heal through outdoor recreational pursuits. 

Palmer Lifeways
$10,000.00

In collaboration with Alaska Community Foundation’s 2026 Camp initiative, this funding supports the PL Summer Adventures in partnership with the Birchtree Parent Guild. Financial assistance will be given to families for outdoor, nature-based activities for K-8th graders.

Palmer Lifeways
$10,000.00

In collaboration with Alaska Community Foundation’s 2026 Camp initiative, this funding supports the PL Summer Adventures in partnership with the Birchtree Parent Guild. Financial assistance will be given to families for outdoor, nature-based activities for K-8th graders.

Young Life
$5,000.00

In collaboration with Alaska Community Foundation’s 2026 Camp initiative, this funding supports the WyldLife middle school camp in Willow for which Mat-Su youth will be a portion of participants.

Young Life
$5,000.00

In collaboration with Alaska Community Foundation’s 2026 Camp initiative, this funding supports the WyldLife middle school camp in Willow for which Mat-Su youth will be a portion of participants.

United Way of Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$2,500.00

2026 Week of Caring event

United Way of Matanuska-Susitna Borough
$2,500.00

2026 Week of Caring event

Alaska Division of Public Health, Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention
$2,500.00

Pathways to Recovery Conference event

Alaska Division of Public Health, Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention
$2,500.00

Pathways to Recovery Conference event

Chickaloon Village Traditional Council
$25,000.00

Funds will be used to support the Walking in Wellness program.

Chickaloon Village Traditional Council
$25,000.00

Funds will be used to support the Walking in Wellness program.

Alaska Public Media Inc.
$25,000.00

Funds will be used to support the development, production, and statewide distribution of Mat-Su focused episodes. 

Alaska Public Media Inc.
$25,000.00

Funds will be used to support the development, production, and statewide distribution of Mat-Su focused episodes. 

Point Mackenzie Community Council
$35,000.00

Grant supports purchase of an electronic message center to communicate about Point MacKenzie Community Council events, resources, and emergencies.

Point Mackenzie Community Council
$35,000.00

Grant supports purchase of an electronic message center to communicate about Point MacKenzie Community Council events, resources, and emergencies.

The Childrens Place
$25,000.00

Funds will be used to update electronic filing system.

The Childrens Place
$25,000.00

Funds will be used to update electronic filing system.