The Afognak Fund supports a mix of environmental and wildlife conservation, children’s education and literacy, youth arts/music, and basic needs/health access organizations. Their portfolio blends national and international conservation groups with local community nonprofits and recurrent support for children-focused programs, indicating an interest in both place-based community impact and broader conservation efforts. Grants frequently support program delivery and capacity for mid-sized organizations rather than large institutional endowments.
The Afognak Fund’s recent grantmaking is marked by repeated general operating support to a small set of organizations across conservation, education, food access, and health. Two of the largest recurring awards are the $132,575 grants to Seacology in both 2024 and 2025, and the $105,000 grants to Remote Area Medical in both years. That pattern points to steady support rather than one-off project funding. The fund also backs wildlife and habitat work, including Yellowstone Forever and World Wildlife Fund Inc., while continuing support for literacy and children’s services through organizations such as Room To Read and Reach Out and Read Inc. The portfolio includes arts education and community nonprofits as well, with grants to Community Musicworks, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, and Milwaukee-based social service groups. Across the recent grants list, the foundation appears to favor general operating support for established nonprofits, often renewing the same recipients in consecutive years.
Marine and habitat conservation is a visible part of the portfolio. The Afognak Fund gave $132,575 to Seacology in 2025 for general operating support, and $50,000 to Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc in 2025 for the same purpose. It also supported Little Traverse Conservancy with a $50,000 grant in 2025 and Yellowstone Forever with $105,000 in 2025. Wildlife protection and rescue is another clear theme: World Wildlife Fund Inc. received $100,000 in both 2024 and 2025, while National Audubon Society received $55,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2025. On the community side, the fund backed Greater Boston Foodbank with $75,000 in both 2024 and 2025, alongside Milwaukee-area organizations such as Acts Community Development Corp.
Typical grant sizes cluster in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $20,000, a median of $28,750, and a p75 of $50,000. The recent grants list shows a strong renewal pattern: several recipients appear in both 2024 and 2025, often at the same amount, which suggests ongoing support rather than isolated awards. Grants are made through a regular funder structure, not to individuals, and the listed awards are consistently framed as general operating support. That combination points to flexible institutional funding for nonprofits that can absorb recurring unrestricted grants.
$2.1M
$37.6M
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$2.1M
Most grants fall between $20K and $50K, with a median of $29K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$29K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 22% of grants go to recipients in MA.
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Moderately distributed portfolio with many repeat, mid-sized grants; funding is concentrated in program support across recurring grantees rather than one-off large transformational gifts. Mix of national/international conservation investments and locally focused community-service grants, suggesting steady multi-year commitments to a stable set of favored organizations.
Notable grantees: Seacology, World Wildlife Fund, Remote Area Medical, Room To Read, Blessings In A Backpack
Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based in the recent sample, with 98 grants in the United States. Wisconsin is the top state by grant count, and Milwaukee appears repeatedly through Acts Community Development Corp, Friends Community Ministries, and Friedens Community Ministries. Outside Wisconsin, the list includes clusters in Boston and New Bedford, Massachusetts; Berkeley, California; and Bozeman, Montana. The geographic spread is national rather than local to the fund’s headquarters, even though 21% of grants go to recipients in Wisconsin.
The recent grants show support for conservation groups, wildlife organizations, children’s literacy and education nonprofits, youth arts groups, and basic-needs or health-access organizations. Examples include environmental conservation, food banks, and community service organizations, with many awards made as general operating support.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2024 and 2025, including Seacology, Remote Area Medical, World Wildlife Fund Inc., Blessings In A Backpack, Greater Boston Foodbank, and Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras. In multiple cases, the award amounts are the same across both years, indicating a renewal pattern.
The typical grant size is mid-five figures: p25 is $20,000, median is $28,750, and p75 is $50,000. Recent grants also include larger recurring awards such as $132,575 and $105,000 to some organizations.
The top state by grant count is Wisconsin, and 21% of grants go to recipients in Wisconsin. Recent Wisconsin recipients include Milwaukee-area community organizations, while the overall grantmaking is national across the U.S.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seacology | Berkeley, CA | $132,575 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | $125,000 | 2026 | Trails and boardwalk maintenance |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Fort Wayne, IN | $125,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Remote Area Medical | Rockford, TN | $105,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | $100,000 | 2026 | Rhino protection and conservation |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | Boston, MA | $100,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| NourishMKE Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $85,000 | 2026 | Friedens Community Ministries |
| Climb | Cheyenne, WY | $60,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Acts Community Development Corp (dba Acts Housing) | Milwaukee, WI | $60,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras | Boston, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | $20,000 Seabird Institute's Project Puffin; $30,000 Audubon Rockies |
| Room To Read | San Francisco, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | Girls' education programs |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc | New Bedford, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Community Musicworks | Providence, RI | $50,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Harbor Springs, MI | $50,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | Boston, MA | $50,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Immigrant Learning Center Inc | Malden, MA | $45,000 | 2026 | ESOL |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | Boston, MA | $45,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity | Burlington, VT | $45,000 | 2026 | Feeding Chittenden program |
| Kinship MKE Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $40,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | Atlanta, GA | $40,000 | 2026 | Community tickets |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | $40,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theater | Milwaukee, WI | $30,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| The Neighborhood Developers Inc | Chelsea, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Tailored for Education Inc | Boston, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | New Haven, CT | $30,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA Inc | Laguna Hills, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Law Forward Inc | Madison, MI | $27,500 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Watuppa Rowing Center Inc | Fall River, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Jackson Hole Public Art | Jackson, WY | $25,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| American Bird Conservancy | Marshall, VA | $25,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Inc | West Bend, WA | $25,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Radio Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | Story telling projects |
| WI Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts Inc | Cedarburg, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | Educational programming |
| Friends of Pathways | Jackson, WY | $20,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Boston Landmarks Orchestra Inc | West Somerville, MA | $20,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Plan A Health Inc | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Shelburne Museum Inc | Shelburne, VT | $20,000 | 2026 | First Free Fridays program |
| Innocence Project | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| The Sharing Foundation | Concord, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Seward Association for the Advancement of Marine Science | Seward, AK | $15,000 | 2026 | Alaska Sealife Center |
| All Hands Boatworks Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Birthday Wishes Inc | Sudbury, MA | $15,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Friends of Schlitz-Audubon Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $15,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| EX Fabula Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $12,500 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Chatfield Brass Band Inc | Chatfield, MN | $11,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Hope House of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| United Methodist Children's Services of Wisconsin Inc | Milwaukee, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | Rooted and Rising Washington Park |
| San Antonio Philharmonic | San Antonio, TX | $7,500 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
| Black Arts and Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | $5,000 | 2026 | General Operating Support |
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
$50,000General Operating Support
National Audubon Society
$50,000$20,000 Seabird Institute's Project Puffin; $30,000 Audubon Rockies
YMCA of Greater Boston
$45,000General Operating Support
The Neighborhood Developers Inc
$30,000General Operating Support
Watuppa Rowing Center Inc
$25,000General Operating Support
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Inc
$25,000General Operating Support
WI Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts Inc
$25,000Educational programming
Shelburne Museum Inc
$20,000First Free Fridays program
The Sharing Foundation
$15,000General Operating Support
All Hands Boatworks Inc
$15,000General Operating Support
Birthday Wishes Inc
$15,000General Operating Support
Friends of Schlitz-Audubon Center Inc
$15,000General Operating Support
EX Fabula Inc
$12,500General Operating Support
Chatfield Brass Band Inc
$11,000General Operating Support
Hope House of Milwaukee
$10,000General Operating Support
Rooted and Rising Washington Park
Black Arts and Cultural Center
$5,000General Operating Support