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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.
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www.kresge.org
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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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Recent News from Kresge Foundation
Kresge to award $6M for Detroit neighborhoods
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Detroit — The Kresge Foundation is doling out $6 million in grants over the next three years to fund projects aimed at transforming Detroit neighborhoods, officials announced Wednesday. The...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Detroit — The Kresge Foundation is doling out $6 million in grants over the next three years to fund projects aimed at transforming Detroit neighborhoods, officials announced Wednesday. The...more
Kresge Foundation Plans $6M in Grants for Improving Detroit
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation plans to distribute $6 million in grants over the next three years to fund projects aimed at revitalizing Detroit neighborhoods and improving quality ... The Troy-based Kresge...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation plans to distribute $6 million in grants over the next three years to fund projects aimed at revitalizing Detroit neighborhoods and improving quality ... The Troy-based Kresge...more
Data-Driven Detroit looks to shift to employee ownership
Foundation: Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
The data center began in 2008 as a program of City Connect Detroit with $1.85 million in seed grants from the Detroit-based Skillman Foundation and Troy-based Kresge Foundation. It saw the turnover...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
The data center began in 2008 as a program of City Connect Detroit with $1.85 million in seed grants from the Detroit-based Skillman Foundation and Troy-based Kresge Foundation. It saw the turnover...more
Lessons from the Kresge Foundation and the California Endowment on impact investing
Foundation: California Endowment, Kresge Foundation
Last week, TFN's Smart Growth California hosted a video conference for funders to learn about the challenges and opportunities for impact investing in low-income communities and other communities in...more
Foundation: California Endowment, Kresge Foundation
Last week, TFN's Smart Growth California hosted a video conference for funders to learn about the challenges and opportunities for impact investing in low-income communities and other communities in...more
Teamwork: The Funder Encouraging Collaboration to Solve Complex Problems
Hellman and other funders reason that philanthropy is just one piece of the puzzle. To be successful, projects need to engage the public, private and nonprofit sector. "The Hellman Collaborative...more
Hellman and other funders reason that philanthropy is just one piece of the puzzle. To be successful, projects need to engage the public, private and nonprofit sector. "The Hellman Collaborative...more
The past week in the Charleston economy
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
The grants are from five foundations: $150,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; $250,000 from the Ford Foundation; $200,000 from The Kresge Foundation; $250,000 from The Speedwell Foundation;...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
The grants are from five foundations: $150,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; $250,000 from the Ford Foundation; $200,000 from The Kresge Foundation; $250,000 from The Speedwell Foundation;...more
Waterworld: Who's Funding the Latest Effort to Withstand Sea-Level Rise?
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
It currently has five funders, including a big player in resilience and city philanthropy, the Kresge Foundation. The Knight Foundation, which funds Miami as one of its target geographies and is a...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation
It currently has five funders, including a big player in resilience and city philanthropy, the Kresge Foundation. The Knight Foundation, which funds Miami as one of its target geographies and is a...more
Charleston's International African American Museum announces more donations worth $1 million
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The grants are from five foundations: $150,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, $250,000 from the Ford Foundation, $200,000 from The Kresge Foundation, $250,000 from The Speedwell Foundation and...more
Foundation: Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Lilly Endowment
The grants are from five foundations: $150,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, $250,000 from the Ford Foundation, $200,000 from The Kresge Foundation, $250,000 from The Speedwell Foundation and...more
5 more foundations donate to IAAM
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, a Greek philanthropic organization that invests in arts, education, health and social welfare projects around the world, provided a grant of $150,000. “This process...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, a Greek philanthropic organization that invests in arts, education, health and social welfare projects around the world, provided a grant of $150,000. “This process...more
US University Head at International Gathering Calls on Sector to Embrace Public Mission
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... innovation and social mobility.” In October, Cantor spoke on this theme at an international leadership gathering in Stellenbosch, South Africa, held...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... innovation and social mobility.” In October, Cantor spoke on this theme at an international leadership gathering in Stellenbosch, South Africa, held...more
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