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.

Hiring: Administrative Assistant

Mat-Su Health Foundation in Wasilla, AK seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide primary administrative support for the MSHF executive staff. The Administrative Assistant maintains the technical, administrative, and communication systems to handle the workload for the office; and provides the administrative assistance and through-put for projects, programs, and foundation activities. [View Classified Ad] [View Job Description]

Mat-Su Health Foundation issues $845,195 in grants

The Mat-Su Health Foundation recently announced first- and second-quarter Healthy Impacts grants to nine nonprofits serving Mat-Su residents.

The only multiyear grant issued this cycle went to the Co-Occurring Disorders Institute, to pilot a "strengthening families" curriculum as part of the institute's new Family Resource Center expansion... read more

New 2010 Membership Form

You can download our 2010 membership form in PDF format here or the WORD format here

Mat-Su Health Foundation Board Awards $100,000 in Scholarships

In 2010, the Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) awarded 56 scholarships totaling $100,000 to residents of the Mat-Su Borough pursuing a health related career.
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New Public Notices

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

Mat-Su Health Foundation Announces Over $1 Million in Grants to Mat-Su Nonprofits

WASILLA, Alaska -- The Mat-Su Health Foundation (MSHF) announced its third and fourth quarter Healthy Impact grant awards to qualified nonprofits serving Mat-Su residents...
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Healthy Impact Grant Program

Mat-Su Health Foundation accepts Healthy Impact grant requests in excess of $15,000 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 follow::

Cycle One:
Project Pitch - December 1 to January 8
Full Application - January 15 to February 26

Cycle Two:
Project Pitch - April 19 to May 28
Full Application - June 14 to July 30

All applications must be in by 4:00 pm on the day of the deadline.

Target Wellness Grant Program

Our Target Wellness Program threshold has increased from $5,000 to $15,000 and we've budgeted $250,000 this year instead of $100,000, a 150% increase in funds available. This program is always open, so if you have an innovative program or a pressing need, please remember MSHF for funding!

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