About the Foundation
The Usibelli Foundation was incorporated in 1991 and was funded with a $1 million endowment contributed by Usibelli Coal Mine. That initial endowment and the coal mine’s subsequent support of the Foundation have allowed the Foundation’s asset base and annual investment income to grow.​
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With a focus on enhancing the quality of life in the communities where we live and work, the Usibelli Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and programs that align with our values of education, health and wellness, community enrichment, and youth development.​ Each year, our Allocations Committee reviews grant applications and awards funding to programs that are making a measurable difference across the state.
What We Support
K-12 & Higher Education - scholarships, STEM, resource education, reading
Arts & Culture - theater, music, museums, cultural events
Health & Social Services - mental health, senior community, first aid, food banks
Youth Activities - sports, leadership programs
Civic Organizations - community, environmental programs, military programs, parks
Deadlines to Apply:
​In 2025, our Allocations Committee will meet quarterly during the first week of February, May, August, and November.
To ensure sufficient review time, please submit funding requests at least three days before these meetings.
Since requests must be submitted before the event or activity occurs, this may require planning up to a quarter in advance.
Allocations Committee Members
Lisa Putnam
Executive Director
David Hale
Fairbanks Community Member
Katrina Abramowicz
Treasurer/Secretary
Anna Tavener
Usibelli Family Member
Nikki Garcia
Usibelli Coal Mine
Barb Walters
Healy
Community Member
A few of the organizations we proudly support...
