Rasmuson Foundation, family gift $24M to Anchorage Museum

The Anchorage Museum is getting a big financial boost from the Rasmuson Foundation, and the Rasmuson family, for an expansion. It’s a gift of $24 million — $12 million from the foundation will be matched by the Rasmuson family.
Download Audio
The museum expansion as seen from 6th and B streets. Photo courtesy Anchorage Museum.
Diane Kaplan is the President and CEO of the Rasmuson Foundation. She says it’s the largest gift the Rasmuson Foundation has ever given. The idea is