Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation Giving Guidelines

Rooted in our shared history of service to the 49th and 50th states, our community giving is grounded in the strength of our beginnings—shaped by resilient people, extraordinary places, and vibrant cultures, languages, and art.

As two of the longest-serving airlines in the country, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have come together, continuing to honor the distinct identities and legacies of both brands. For over 90 years, each airline has played a vital role in connecting communities and supporting the well-being of the regions we serve. The Foundation continues this legacy of partnership and support for the communities where our airlines were founded.

Nuestro Compromiso

We are dedicated to investing in organizations focused on communities across Alaska and Hawai‘i. We work in close partnership with local non-profits to support programs that reflect and uplift the cultural identities of these states and preserves the way of life of the people of these unique regions.

Our grants support initiatives in Alaska and Hawai‘i

Programs should align with one or more of the following areas:

• Cultural programs that strengthen community identity
• Preservation of natural environments
• Preservation of art and language, with a preference for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian organizations but not to the exclusion of others.

We prioritize organizations that demonstrate strong community partnerships and long-term program sustainability.

Grant Guidelines

• Grant Range: Begin at $5,000
• Use of Funds: Must be spent within one year of award

Grants will be based on numbers of those served, geographic reach, organizational capacity, size of operating budget, demonstrated impact, and program budgets. Funds requested should not represent more than 10% of the organization's overall operating budget or more than 50% of the program budget.

The Alaska Airlines Foundation will give priority funding to organizations that can demonstrate long-term program sustainability.

Application & Reporting

Application Deadlines:

• First round: March 31
• Second round: June 30
• Third round: September 30

Reporting: The Foundation shall receive periodic updates on the progress of the program and will work with organizations regarding timing. Esto podría incluir posibles métricas y canales de comunicación para aprender y medir el impacto.

Eligible entities must be U.S. based tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation expects the organizations to which it provides funding to hold themselves out as organizations that do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military/veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Entidades y actividades no elegibles

Due to regulatory considerations and the Foundation’s funding focus, the following entities and activities are not eligible for funding:

• Organizaciones sin fines de lucro sin una condición vigente de exención fiscal conforme al artículo 501(c)(3)
• Organizaciones políticas, sindicales y fraternidades
• Organizaciones religiosas sin una designación secular comunitaria. Una designación secular se define como una organziación independiente de la iglesia u otra organización religiosa que proporciona servicios a las personas sin importar sus creencias religiosas y que no difunde una creencia en una fe particular. Ejemplo: un banco de alimentos que es una organización 501(c)(3) independiente de una iglesia y provee alimentos y comidas a cualquiera que sea elegible para recibirlos, con independencia de su creencia religiosa.
• Hospitales e instituciones de investigación médica
• Particulares
• Conferencias o simposios
• Individual pre-school, primary and secondary schools, school districts, or Parent Teacher Associations
• Exhibitions
• Equipos deportivos y torneos deportivos
• Eventos de voluntariado por única vez no relacionados con el plan de un programa
• Excursiones y viajes
• Concursos
• Parades
• Patrocinio de recaudación de fondos u otros eventos que incluyan mesas
• Publicidad
• Entradas a eventos
• Campañas de insumos

The grant portal will be open on January 1, 2026