Alaska Gives

A new Exchange feature for 2008, A Giving Business is a monthly philanthropy summary of companies and organizations featured in Alaska Business Monthly magazine. If ABM features the mining sector in January, in February The Exchange will list the philanthropy programs of the same mining firms.

Below is a searchable list of businesses, both large and small, that give back to the Alaskan community.

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	Economic Sector	Company	City	Phone	Description
View	Engineering	HDR Alaska Inc.	Anchorage	(907) 644-2000	Nationwide, HDR sponsors events that help provide resources for medical research on serious diseases such as cancer and multiple sclerosis; provides funds for homeless shelters and food banks; supports community arts and improvement projects; and supports educational programs for youth. They offer scholarships to promising students in the architecture-engineering industry, fellowships to selected universities and an internship program. HDR offices also coordinate United Way fundraising campaigns. Funding decisions are regionalized as much as possible. In Alaska, requests should be sent to the Anchorage office.
View	Engineering	Hoefler Consulting Group	Anchorage	(907) 563-2181	Hoefler Consulting will review all requests on a case-by-case basis. They provide employee volunteers, along with general and project-specific cash support nationwide. Submit requests by mail or email. Phone calls are okay.
View	Engineering	Michael Baker Corporation	Moon Township	(800) MIBAKER	Company provides financial contributions and volunteerism to help deserving individuals and organizations in education, the arts and culture, and human services. Contact David Higie with a letter describing the program and the requested amount of support.
View	Engineering	MWH	Anchorage	(907) 248-8883	Working locally, MWH employees participate in programs oriented towards science, math and engineering education; environmental protection and outreach; small and disadvantaged business development; and emergency assistance and charitable work. Giving decisions are made at local and regional levels on a case-by-case basis. Large requests, particularly, will be elevated to the regional level, but start requests at the local Anchorage office. Nonprofits can contact their nearest MWH office or Paul Lonnegren at regional headquarters with questions.
View	Engineering	NANA/Colt Engineering LLC	Anchorage	(907) 375-2548	NANA/Colt Engineering is a subsidiary of both NANA Development Corp. – the business arm of NANA Regional Corp., one of Alaska’s Native regional corporations – and Colt Engineering LLC. NANA/Colt’s charitable contributions policy gives priority to nonprofit organizations that offer programs, projects and services that will have the greatest impact for NANA/Colt Engineering employees, clients and NANA shareholders. They will consider monetary or in-kind contributions in the following areas, with emphasis on local vs. national: community organizations; social, health and human services organizations; culture; individual needs; trade and professional organizations; educational institutions; environmental and conservation organizations. 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. All requests must be in writing. Visit their website for a contributions application and additional information.
View	Engineering	RBA Engineers Inc.	Anchorage	(907) 276-3768	RBA directs their giving through the United Way and Anchorage International Rotary Club. Company provides general cash support and donation of services/technical expertise. Annual giving is $2,500.
View	Engineering	Shaw Alaska Inc.	Baton Rouge	(225) 932-2500	Shaw Group supports communities with a company presence. All donation requests must be made in writing. Visit their website (particularly the Contacts page) for additional information.
View	Engineering	Siemens Building Technologies Inc.	Anchorage	(907)563-2242	SBT is currently reviewing all of its Corporate Giving Committee policies and procedures. At present, they are not soliciting nor issuing any donations on behalf of SBT. Watch their website for further updates.
View	Engineering	Siemens Foundation	Iselin	(877) 822-5233	The Siemens Foundation's mission is to support programs at the high school level that enhance math and science education. The Foundation seeks to support the next generation of scientists, engineers, and business leaders through educational initiatives. They do so through their three signature programs: Competition in Math, Science and Technology; Awards for Advanced Placement; and Teacher Scholarships. A limited number of grants are made available each year to academic institutions and science-based organizations offering programs that support Siemens' mission. The Foundation gives $2,000,000 per year. Visit their website for application guidelines and further information.
View	Corporate Travel	Avis Rent A Car (Alaska Rent A Car, Inc)	Anchorage	(907) 243-4300	According to their website, Alaska Rent-A-Car contributes annually to strengthen local non-profit charities, arts & humanities organizations, educational institutions as well as business travel & trade associations from Fairbanks to Petersburg. In addition to cash and in kind donations, they also encourage their employees to get involved and volunteer with local organizations of their choice. Visit their website for a list of organizations supported in the past.
View	Corporate Travel	Dollar Rent A Car / Thrifty Car Rental	Anchorage	(907) 276-2855	Floyd & Sons, Inc. supports youth sports and sponsorships, but anyone is welcome to apply. All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Company gives to organizations in Alaska. To request donation of services, apply in writing via mail, email or fax.
View	Corporate Travel	Alyeska Resort	Girdwood	(907) 754-1111	Alyeska Resort supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations whose initiatives improve the overall quality of life in local communities. Priority is given to requests that benefit Anchorage or Girdwood. Apply in writing at least three months prior to event. Visit their website for complete application guidelines. (From main page, select Hotel & Meetings/About Alyeska/Community Involvement.)
View	Corporate Travel	Anchorage Airport Courtyard by Marriott	Anchorage	(907) 273-2400	Anchorage Airport Courtyard by Marriott contributes employee volunteers and provides general cash support. Anyone may submit a request. Donations are limited to Alaska and requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Submit clearly detailed requests in writing only via mail, email or fax. No phone calls.
View	Corporate Travel	Historic Anchorage Hotel	Anchorage	(907) 272-4553	The Historic Anchorage Hotel contributes employee volunteers, donation of services and meeting space. Anyone may submit a request. Donations are limited to Alaska and requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Company gives $8,500 to $10,000 per year, and their annual budget is prepared in April of each year. Apply in writing only by mail, email or fax.
View	Corporate Travel	Chena Hot Springs Resort	Fairbanks	(907) 488-1505	Chena Hot Springs Resort contributes gift certificates for overnight stays, swim passes and/or ice museum tours that can be used for door prizes, raffles, or auction fund raisers. Anyone may submit a request. Donations are limited to Alaska – primarily Fairbanks and surrounding areas – and requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Apply in writing only via mail, email or fax.
View	Oil and Gas	Agrium	Soldotna	(403) 225-7266	"Caring for the Kenai" is the Alaska-specific community grant in Kenai and is for one program. For more than one decade this contest for local high school students has challenged participants to develop effective ways to preserve and improve the environment. For other charitable endeavors, view the link below for various criteria for several different types of proposals. All must be submitted online and have different deadlines: Each application is reviewed on its individual merit for clarity, completeness and need. All applications are considered and decisions are based on the following criteria: · Reputation and management of charity. · Alignment with and support of Agrium’s areas of community focus. · Benefit to communities in which Agrium has operations. · Participation of Agrium representatives. · Public relations opportunities for Agrium. · Demonstration of effective fund management by the charity.
View	Oil and Gas	Anadarko Petroleum Company	Houston		Anadarko accepts grant proposals from nonprofit organizations within the communities they operate for work in the following areas: · Education · Social service · Health · Arts and culture Grant proposals should include: · Organizational information - including mission, the need addressed and the population served · A list of foundation and corporate supporters, as well as other sources of income (with amounts) for the previous fiscal year and the current fiscal year to date. · Project description - including purpose, the need addressed, the population served, current budget and list of funders · A complete copy of IRS Form 990 and most recent IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
View	Oil and Gas	ASRC Energy Services	Anchorage	(907) 339-6200	ASRC Energy Services is committed to supporting in the communities in which they and their clients operate. They focus on activities and sponsorships which benefit Shareholders and promote a healthy community, particularly in the areas of cultural enrichment, education, health and welfare, civic and environmental improvement, and economic development.
View	Oil and Gas	BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.	Anchorage	907-743-4280	According to its website, In 2007, BP invested about $1.9 billion in its Alaska operations, with more than $55 million donated to educational and community organizations and programs in Alaska. BP focuses on supporting communities by helping to build skills and leadership, and to grow community capacity, thereby fostering human progress and helping to bring about measurable and long-term community improvement.
View	Oil and Gas	Chevron (E&P)	Anchorage	907-276-7600	Chevron Corporation does not accept unsolicited funding requests, grant applications or project proposals. Most of its partnerships are formed from existing relationships in communities where it operates. On occasion, it seeks new partnerships that are uniquely able to address community needs and deliver meaningful results.