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The Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation is a private, national foundation based in Detroit was established since 1924 by Sebastian Spering Kresge.
The foundation supports seven specifically defined programs: Arts and Culture, Community Development, Detroit, Education, Health, and Human Services. They partner with those organizations and individuals commited to the needs of poor people and communities.
The hallmark of their work as a foundation is creating opportunities for low-income people.
Web Address
www.kresge.org
Social Media Links
Blog - www.kresge.org/kresge-blog
Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheKresgeFoundation
Twitter - @kresgefdn
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/TheKresgeFoundation
The foundation supports seven specifically defined programs: Arts and Culture, Community Development, Detroit, Education, Health, and Human Services. They partner with those organizations and individuals commited to the needs of poor people and communities.
The hallmark of their work as a foundation is creating opportunities for low-income people.
Web Address
www.kresge.org
Social Media Links
Blog - www.kresge.org/kresge-blog
Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheKresgeFoundation
Twitter - @kresgefdn
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/TheKresgeFoundation
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In 'two-gen' approach, a path to student — and parental — success
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Kresge Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is hosting the two-day summit, which concludes today at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. The Sarasota County School District has implemented...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Kresge Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is hosting the two-day summit, which concludes today at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. The Sarasota County School District has implemented...more
Hundreds gather to talk 'two-gen'
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota is hosting the summit, held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. The School District of Sarasota has implemented two-gen programs at...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Community Foundation of Sarasota is hosting the summit, held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. The School District of Sarasota has implemented two-gen programs at...more
Roadmap: More Operational Guidance from a Creative Placemaking Leader
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
In a recent post surveying the state of arts philanthropy, I noted how organizations have been aligning with the impulse of funders to address issues like social justice, inequality, and engaging...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
In a recent post surveying the state of arts philanthropy, I noted how organizations have been aligning with the impulse of funders to address issues like social justice, inequality, and engaging...more
Hatter: A whole-family approach to ending cyclical poverty
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Kresge Foundation
This week, at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's 2Gen Summit, more than 240 leaders from nonprofit organizations, civic groups, public schools, the private sector and local government are...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Kresge Foundation
This week, at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's 2Gen Summit, more than 240 leaders from nonprofit organizations, civic groups, public schools, the private sector and local government are...more
Foundations Denounce Trump's Proposal to Eliminate NEA
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, William Penn Foundation
“Foundation dollars are meant to be risk capital; public funding exists to bring tested interventions to scale. Government is responsive to voters through election cycles; foundations are charged...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, William Penn Foundation
“Foundation dollars are meant to be risk capital; public funding exists to bring tested interventions to scale. Government is responsive to voters through election cycles; foundations are charged...more
Climate Change Philanthropy Fellow, Environment Program
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Background. The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private foundations in the United States and is metro Detroit's largest foundation. With a $3.6 billion endowment and a staff of nearly 100...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Background. The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private foundations in the United States and is metro Detroit's largest foundation. With a $3.6 billion endowment and a staff of nearly 100...more
A Move to Support Urban Entrepreneurs of Color Gains Steam
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... focused philanthropy operation that draws on the bank's strengths. Its concentration on urban poverty isn't wholly altruistic. As Scher has noted to us, sky-high inequality and economic exclusion...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... focused philanthropy operation that draws on the bank's strengths. Its concentration on urban poverty isn't wholly altruistic. As Scher has noted to us, sky-high inequality and economic exclusion...more
Youth camping returns to Detroit's Rouge Park this spring
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation's $200,000 grant will help Detroit Outdoors renovate the area to accommodate large groups, and will also stock camping gear that groups can borrow for their adventures. Detroit...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation's $200,000 grant will help Detroit Outdoors renovate the area to accommodate large groups, and will also stock camping gear that groups can borrow for their adventures. Detroit...more
Mission, Money & Markets: How impact investing and creative financing are playing a role in ...
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Mission, Money & Markets: How impact investing and creative financing are playing a role in conserving public lands. February 5, 2018. Social Investment Practice. This is the Kresge...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Mission, Money & Markets: How impact investing and creative financing are playing a role in conserving public lands. February 5, 2018. Social Investment Practice. This is the Kresge...more
Unlocking Support for College
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Unlocking Support for College. Young people who simply file a free college financial aid form are more likely to go on to college and pursue their educational dreams. Through an innovative...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Unlocking Support for College. Young people who simply file a free college financial aid form are more likely to go on to college and pursue their educational dreams. Through an innovative...more
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