Afognak Fund

EIN 06-1521981 · WI · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in MA, WI, CA +16
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Afognak Fund based in WI paid 50 grants totaling $2.1M to 50 organizations across 19 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $132.6K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included Seacology, Blessings in a Backpack, and Yellowstone Forever. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$37,635,942
Giving (latest yr)
$2,056,075
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
50
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
50
States reached
19
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Seacology$132,575
  • Blessings in a Backpack$125,000
  • Yellowstone Forever$125,000
  • Remote Area Medical$105,000
  • Greater Boston Food Bank Inc$100,000

Where grants went

  • Massachusetts$475,000 · 12 grants
  • Wisconsin$327,500 · 11 grants
  • California$212,575 · 3 grants
  • New York$130,000 · 4 grants
  • Montana$125,000 · 1 grant
  • Indiana$125,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (50)

Seacology
Berkeley, CA
General Operating Support
$132,575
Yellowstone Forever
Bozeman, MT
Trails and boardwalk maintenance
$125,000
Blessings in a Backpack
Fort Wayne, IN
General Operating Support
$125,000
Remote Area Medical
Rockford, TN
General Operating Support
$105,000
Greater Boston Food Bank Inc
Boston, MA
General Operating Support
$100,000
World Wildlife Fund Inc
Washington, DC
Rhino protection and conservation
$100,000
NourishMKE Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Friedens Community Ministries
$85,000
Climb
Cheyenne, WY
General Operating Support
$60,000
Acts Community Development Corp (dba Acts Housing)
Milwaukee, WI
General Operating Support
$60,000
Little Traverse Conservancy
Harbor Springs, MI
General Operating Support
$50,000
Room To Read
San Francisco, CA
Girls' education programs
$50,000
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
Boston, MA
General Operating Support
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Afognak Fund does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Afognak Fund reported 50 itemized grants totaling $2.1M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $132.6K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include Seacology, Blessings in a Backpack, Yellowstone Forever, among 50 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Afognak Fund is a private foundation based in Wisconsin, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Afognak Fund gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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