Friday, January 20, 2012

House measure aims to build philanthropy, community foundations in Alaska | The Republic

House measure aims to build philanthropy, community foundations in Alaska | The Republic: JUNEAU, Alaska — A bill aimed at building philanthropy and community foundations has been introduced in the Alaska House.

He says communities without existing foundations will have a way to get endowed funds in place to support local priorities.

House Bill 290 would create the Endow Alaska grant program. The measure envisions an annual grant to a lead philanthropic organization that in turn would offer grants to community foundations with a 1-to-1 match for every dollar raised.

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