Alaska Gives

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Alaska Communications Systems

Anchorage

(907) 297-3137

In 2008, ACS’s giving will focus on organizations promoting education and economic development in Alaska. Apply at least two months prior to date funds are needed. Visit company website for further details.

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Apex Logic

Anchorage

907 274-6696

Apex Logic currently supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Alaska Air Show Association and A.B.A.T.E. of Alaska. Company gives $10,000 annually. Apex is not accepting unsolicited requests at this time.

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AT&T

Anchorage

(907) 264-7274

With AT&T’s recent purchase of Dobson Communications – which was operating in Alaska as Cellular One; now as AT&T Wireless – AT&T Alascom and AT&T Wireless are working to pool their philanthropy resources (see sidebar). Nonprofits can apply directly to AT&T Alascom for grants ranging from $100 to $5,000. A second resource is the AT&T Foundation, which is focusing on education for 2008. Grants through the Foundation range from $1,000 to $25,000. Note that AT&T Alascom works closely with AT&T Foundation and likes to give them notice of proposals heading their way. Visit both websites for further details and application process.

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Compu-Doc

Wasilla

(907) 376-8285

Company provides free web space to evangelical churches, and discounted web space to nonprofits (site maintenance not included). Please contact for further information. (Follow email inquiry with a phone call, as spam settings are stringent.)

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GCI

Anchorage

(907) 868-5553

GCI offers grants up to $500 to qualifying nonprofit organizations. Awards are given for proposals that encourage individual growth and positive decision-making. Of special interest to GCI is opportunities afforded Alaska's youth. Emphasis is given to programs in which GCI employees have chosen to invest their time and energies. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to education (including K-12 and higher), arts and culture, civic affairs and social services. Visit their website for further details.

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MTA (Matanuska Telephone Association Inc

Palmer

(907) 761-2443

MTA provides sponsorships and donations to qualifying nonprofit organizations which encourage youth participation, community spirit, cooperation and education. Visit company’s website for further details and application instructions.

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TelAlaska

Anchorage

(907) 563-2119

TelAlaska supports their service areas with grants averaging up to $500. They’re interested in requests that support community service activities (particularly those in which TelAlaska employees volunteer), education, health, arts and humanities, youth sports and activities (remote rural areas only), and senior citizen programs. Requests need not be limited to these, however. Company also has a special event tent available for use during the summer in Seward, Alaska. Visit company website for further details. No phone calls - questions and requests must be directed to Contributions Committee in writing.

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Coffman Engineers

Anchorage

(907) 276-6664

Coffman will consider all requests on a case-by-case basis, though under most circumstances an employee must sponsor the request. Exceptions are occasionally made. Coffman’s giving focus is in communities with a company presence. The company’s past giving includes employee volunteers, donation of services/technical expertise and general cash donations, though they will consider other types of support. Coffman gives approximately $10,000 annually, with grants ranging between $150 and $1000. No phone calls; submit all requests by mail or email.

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EEIS Consulting Engineers

Anchorage

(907) 258-3231

While EEIS considers requests on a case-by-case basis, they do not accept unsolicited requests. An employee or client must sponsor the request. They offer project-specific cash support, donation of services/technical expertise, and employee volunteers. Annual giving averages $5,000, and grants are in the $200 range. Requests must be sent by mail or email, with sufficient detail to allow company to make an informed decision.

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Golder Associates Inc.

The Golder Trust for Orphans was established by the multi-national Golder Associates Corporation to help improve the quality of life of children who have been orphaned or displaced by the AIDS pandemic. One-time grant funding is available to NGO's and other organizations caring for HIV/AIDS orphans, along with equity funding for sustainable development projects. Primary focus is in Africa, with a vision to one day support projects all over the world. Visit Golder Trust’s website for further information.