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"A FOUNDATION FOR GIVING"

The Alaska Eagles Charity Foundation has worked to establish a philanthropic legacy. The Foundation receives, administers and expends funds for charitable, scientific, medical research, and educational purposes. It also supports other qualifying charitable activities.

Since 2016, the Foundation has donated over $200,000 in grants to qualifying non-profit organizations. The Foundation is a volunteer, non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes such as food banks, blood banks, cancer research, children and women’s shelters, veteran groups and others dedicated to serving the needs of communities throughout Alaska.

Mission Statement

  • The Alaska Eagles Charity Foundation mission is to raise and distribute funds to
  • qualifying non-profit organizations for the purpose of funding humanitarian,
  • educational, health, research and support services."

Alaska Eagles Charity Foundation Board Members

  • The AECF Board Members have extensive experience with the majority of the Board having twenty plus years volunteering for non-profit organizations, including but not limited to,
  • The Fraternal Order of Eagles, The Elks and Emblem Clubs and Pioneers of Alaska, sharing their combined knowledge and experience benefitting the Alaska Eagles Charity Foundation. 
  • We're dedicated to the AECF and its motto, "A FOUNDATION FOR GIVING." 

Rich Ashley, President                                                 Greg Wilkins, Director

Palmer, AK                                                                                                                 Peter's Creek, AK

Penny LaChapelle, Vice President                    Carole Derifield, Director

Peter's Creek, AK                                                         Valdez, AK

                                                                                                        

Robin Park, Secretary                                                   Tim Navarre, Director

Juneau, AK                                                                                       Kenai, AK                                                                                                                      

Spoon Barker, Treasurer                                          Dave Andrews, Director         

Anchorage, AK                                                                                                          Skagway, AK

    It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Vice President Mebble Hansen. She will be forever missed by all her AECF Board Members, FOE Aerie and Auxiliary members throughout Alaska, United States and Canada, Pioneers of Alaska and so many more organizations she was involved with. She was a treasure and a mentor to so many. Our condolences to Gene, her family and many friends. 

    ~REST IN PEACE MEBBLE~

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     2/12/35-2/17/24

      It is with great sadness we announce the passing of AECF Co-Founder Roger Hemphill. He'll be forever missed by his fellow AECF Board Members, FOE Aerie and Auxiliary Brothers and Sisters from the State of Alaska and all across the US and Canada. Our heartfelt condolences to Dina and family.

    ~Rest In Peace Roger~

    12/16/48-11/3/21