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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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Foundation: Gates Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
Philanthropic leaders, however, you've answered that “why,” we'd like to put forward that the root of the gap between what we envisioned and reality is .... previous article, “Shifting...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
Philanthropic leaders, however, you've answered that “why,” we'd like to put forward that the root of the gap between what we envisioned and reality is .... previous article, “Shifting...more
Testing Ground: A Closer Look at a Big Push on Early Childhood in Detroit
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, McGregor Fund
... Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, the McGregor Fund, the Jewish Fund, the PNC Foundation, and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, McGregor Fund
... Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, the McGregor Fund, the Jewish Fund, the PNC Foundation, and the Community Foundation for Southeast...more
Reflecting on 30-year career, Free Press reporter acknowledges role of philanthropy and ...
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
The New Economy Initiative, launched in 2007, used philanthropic dollars to ... On the subject of philanthropy, Gallagher had this to say: “Leaders...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
The New Economy Initiative, launched in 2007, used philanthropic dollars to ... On the subject of philanthropy, Gallagher had this to say: “Leaders...more
Supporting community through Southside Arts & Agricultural Center
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The purpose of the Southside Arts & Agricultural Center project is to support healing, restoring and reclaiming community culture; support emerging leaders; grow food; and incubate economic...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The purpose of the Southside Arts & Agricultural Center project is to support healing, restoring and reclaiming community culture; support emerging leaders; grow food; and incubate economic...more
30 years covering Detroit: My take on the Motor City's comeback
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
It's hard to imagine Detroit's nascent recovery without the dollars and leadership provided by philanthropic foundations. From the more than $300 million pumped into the “Grand Bargain” during...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
It's hard to imagine Detroit's nascent recovery without the dollars and leadership provided by philanthropic foundations. From the more than $300 million pumped into the “Grand Bargain” during...more
LEO earns $275000 grant from The Kresge Foundation for expansion of community college ...
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame has received $275,000 in funding to continue its...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame has received $275,000 in funding to continue its...more
JPMorgan Chase grants $900000 for Detroit sustainability efforts
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Studies and plans to create the district model are being funded through the JPMorgan Chase grant, as well as other funders the Kresge...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Studies and plans to create the district model are being funded through the JPMorgan Chase grant, as well as other funders the Kresge...more
John Burkhardt awarded Kresge Foundation Grant
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
John Burkhardt received a grant from the Kresge Foundation for his project titled “Building Institutional Support for Undocumented Students...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
John Burkhardt received a grant from the Kresge Foundation for his project titled “Building Institutional Support for Undocumented Students...more
Vital Signs: A Health Insurer Looks Upstream with Its Corporate Giving
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
With a new round of grants the philanthropic arm of Aetna is getting out of doctors' offices and into the neighborhoods where Americans live, work...more
Foundation: Aetna Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
With a new round of grants the philanthropic arm of Aetna is getting out of doctors' offices and into the neighborhoods where Americans live, work...more
26-mile planned trail through Detroit to be named Joe Louis Greenway
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... been a collaboration between the city, Detroit Greenways Coalition, the Kresge Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Southeast...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... been a collaboration between the city, Detroit Greenways Coalition, the Kresge Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Southeast...more
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