Our Campaign

This project has been fortunate to have a dedicated team of 29 Alaskan leaders who worked hard to secure the funds needed to build the Center. To date, the team has raised just over $29 million, which includes $16.7 million in federal grants and $7.6 million in State of Alaska grants. Doyon, Limited became the first major private donor to the campaign. Their $500,000 commitment set the stage for the private fund-raising effort which has raised more than $4.5 million from private businesses and individuals from around the state and across the nation.

The campaign team continues to seek the funds needed to complete the exhibits and build an endowment.

We extend a heartfelt thanks to the Leadership Team and the 700+ business and individuals who have already donated to this Legacy for Progress Campaign. You can be proud of helping build this extraordinary new community centerpiece.

Legacy for Progress Campaign

Honorary Co-Chairs
Senator Ted Stevens, Senator Lisa Murkowski, Congressman Don and Lu Young, Governor Sarah Palin, Governor Frank and Nancy Murkowski.

Leadership Team
Sam Kito, Jr. Chair

Al Adams, Charlie Ball, Bill Deaver, Rhonda Boyles, Buddy Brown, Steve Frank, Mark Hamilton, Jo Heckman, Willie Hensley, Jerry Isaac, Oliver Leavitt, Byron Mallott, Carl Marrs, Kathy Mayo, Jim Sampson, Cathy Schultz, John Shively, Steve Thompson, Jim Whitaker, Richard Wien, Orie Williams