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We Believe in Alaska

First National invests an average of nearly $1 million a year in Alaska communities through donations, activity and community sponsorships, and in-kind contributions. Making a difference in the communities we serve is essential to shaping a brighter tomorrow.

 

Volunteer

First National employees donate thousands of hours to nonprofits throughout Alaska, from volunteering for fundraising events to serving on their board of directors.

Donations

Each year, First National contributes about $1 million in donations and sponsorships to Alaska organizations. 

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United Way

During the 2024 campaign, First National and its employees contributed nearly $164,473. In addition to matching a portion of employee giving, First National kicks in a corporate contribution to United Ways across the state.

Invested in the Success of Alaskans

First National is committed to our state and supports organizations that make Alaska a better place to work and live.

Scholarships

A significant amount of annual donation investments are directed towards scholarships in the following areas:

Earning college credits as a high school senior

Community and technical

Workforce development programs

Maritime

Pharmacy

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Nonprofits

Statewide nonprofit organizations that benefit from the bank’s charitable donations of cash and in-kind contributions have included:

  • Alaska Pacific University
  • Alaska Public Radio Network
  • Alaska School Activities Association 
  • American Red Cross of Alaska
  • Armed Services YMCA
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska
  • Food Bank of Alaska
  • Hope Community Resources
  • Junior Achievement of Alaska
  • The Salvation Army
  • Special Olympics
  • United Way
  • University of Alaska
  • Boys & Girls Club

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Community News

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Contributions to Alaskans in third quarter bring total to more than $450K in 2025

First National Bank Alaska gave $132,714 in donations and sponsorships to Alaskans and their communities during the third quarter of 2025, bringing the total for the first three quarters of the year to $458,553. This total includes charitable gifts, activity sponsorships, and community and business sponsorships distributed statewide by the bank and its employees. “First … Read more
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Second quarter contributions to Alaskans brings total to more than $390,000 in first half of 2025

With donations and sponsorships of more than $168,336 in the second quarter, First National Bank Alaska’s contributions to Alaskans and their communities totaled $392,512 in the first half in 2025. This includes charitable gifts, activity sponsorships, and community and business sponsorships distributed statewide by the bank and its employees. “I’m proud of the bank’s corporate … Read more
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First National Bank Alaska contributes nearly $219,400 to Alaskans in Q1 2025

Alaskans statewide benefitted from contributions of $219,399.78 from First National Bank Alaska and its employees during January through March 2025. This total includes investments in Alaska communities made in the form of charitable gifts and community sponsorships. “I learned early on that First National succeeds only when Alaskans and the communities they live in prosper … Read more

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