Mat-Su Health Foundation - Wasilla, Alaska

The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) provides financial support for well-managed 501(c)(3) organizations offering services and practical solutions to significant health related problems impacting the citizens of the Mat-Su Borough.

The Foundation Board of Directors feels an organization with broad community support, strong financial management and matching project support is likely to be successful in sustaining its basic operations and achieve stated goals. Sustaining the operation’s basic needs through other means of support is a fundamental strength we look for. Read more about our Goals and Objectives.

Bike Rodeo

When: Thursday, June 25, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, in the parking lot next to the Emergency Department entrance.
Who: Any child who rides a bike or is about to learn how to ride is encouraged to attend!
What: Participants will receive a certificate of completion and a chance to win prizes!
Learn about:
- Rules of the road
- Why it's cool to wear a helmet!
- Emergency equipment
- Great ideas to stay safe and have fun while you do!
Call Kerry Aguirre for details. 861-6849

New Public Notices

We have recently updated our public notice documents including:
- Annual Report
- Audited Financial Statements
- 501(c)(3)
[View our public notices online]

We would like to encourage Mat-Su Borough residents to join the Association.

If you wish to be a member complete and send either the PDF Membership Application or the WORD Membership Application.

Reminder - Pick, Click and Give deadline

Reminder - Pick, Click and Give deadline for submitting applications is June 15 - This is an excellent way for Nonprofits to increase donations to their organizations. Read More..

Read about our 2009 Goals

Read letters of appreciation and thanks from recent grant recipients.

$87,000 in Scholarships.

Mat-Su Health Foundation Board Awards over $87,000 in Scholarships - http://www.matsuhealthfoundation.org/scholarships.php

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009

Held on April 21, 2009 and co-sponsored by the Mat-Su Borough and the Mat-Su Health Foundation, the forum was designed to educate the Mat-Su nonprofit sector about the 2009 American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. Mike Walsh of The Foraker Group facilitated the forum.. Read Presentation

IRS Reminds Small Organizations to File e-Postcards

The IRS reminds small calendar year tax-exempt organizations to file their electronic Form 990-N, known as the "e-Postcard," by the May 15 deadline.. Read More

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Healthy Impact Grant Program

Mat-Su Health Foundation accepts Healthy Impact grant requests in excess of $5,000 biannually in January and June of each funding year. Please consult the MSHF grant guidelines located on our website for additional information on what Mat-Su Health Foundation does and does not fund. The two cycle periods are as follows:

Cycle One:
Project Pitch - December 1 to January 8
Full Application - January 15 to February 27

Cycle Two:
Project Pitch - April 15 to June 1
Full Application - June 15 to July 31

Target Wellness Grant Program

The Mat-Su Health Foundation funds projects of $5,000 or less through its Target Wellness Grant Program. Please consult the MSHF grant guidelines for additional information on what the Mat-Su Health Foundation does and does not fund. Grant requests for health and wellness projects in Mat-Su (or that serve Mat-Su residents are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

* Please refer to our Grants tab for instructions on how to apply.