The Alaska Airlines Foundation provides grants that support young people in communities they serve, with a particular focus on underserved areas in Alaska and Hawaii where they have a strong presence.
Donor Name: Alaska Airlines Foundation
State: Alaska, Hawaii
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants are intended to support and strengthen new or existing programs offered by 501(c)(3) organizations. Preference is given to programs that serve young people between the ages of 10 and 24.
Programs should focus on at least one or more of the following:
- Career exploration and career connected learning experiences
- Mentorships
- Soft skills, critical thinking, empowerment, job training and leadership development
- Advanced degree or Career and Technical Certification or preparation and support.
Funding Information
The Alaska Airlines Foundation generally provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.
Eligibility Requirements
- The Alaska Airlines Foundation expects the organizations to which it provides funding to hold themselves out as organizations that do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military/veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
- Eligible entities must be U.S. based tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Ineligible Entities and Activities
Due to regulatory considerations and the Foundation’s funding focus, the following entities and activities are not eligible for funding from The Alaska Airlines Foundation:
- Nonprofit organizations without a current 501(c)(3) exempt status
- Political, labor, and fraternal organizations
- Religious organizations without a secular community designation. A secular designation is defined as an organization separate from the church or religious organization that provides services to people regardless of their religious beliefs and does not propagate a belief in a specific faith. Example: A food bank that is a separate 501(c)(3) organization from a church and provides food and meals to anyone who qualifies for services, regardless of religious belief.
- Hospitals and medical research institutions
- Individuals
- Universities and academic research institutions
- Conferences or symposia
- Individual schools, school districts, or Parent Teacher Associations
- Multi-year grants
- Capital campaigns
- Exhibitions and performances
- Individual sports teams and sports tournaments
- One-time volunteer events not connected to a program curriculum
- Trips and travel
- Contests
- Festivals and parades
- Sponsorship of fundraising or other events including tables
- Advertising
- Tickets to events
- Supply drives.
For more information, visit Alaska Airlines Foundation.
