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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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Detroit names 26-mile path through city Joe Louis Greenway
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation gave $2 million in July; the Detroit Greenways Coalition, the Kresge Foundation and Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation gave $2 million in July; the Detroit Greenways Coalition, the Kresge Foundation and Community Foundation...more
Is philanthropy getting less innovative?
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
... as a one-time philanthropic intervention. But philanthropy is increasingly stepping in to fill government voids spurred by revenue shortages in...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
... as a one-time philanthropic intervention. But philanthropy is increasingly stepping in to fill government voids spurred by revenue shortages in...more
Suburban poverty is on the rise in metro Detroit
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
About half as many are working regionally, including the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb...more
Foundation: Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
About half as many are working regionally, including the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb...more
Column: Philanthropy strengthens cities
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Detroit is a prime example of how community leaders can team up with philanthropic organizations and individual donors to improve living...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Detroit is a prime example of how community leaders can team up with philanthropic organizations and individual donors to improve living...more
Kresge grants $450000 to Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation to improve college readiness ...
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation and the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation today announced new funding to launch a comprehensive plan and...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation and the Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation today announced new funding to launch a comprehensive plan and...more
73% Of Metro Detroit High Schoolers Go On To College. Only 35% Of Those Kids Get A Degree.
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... in 2015 made up of education, business, philanthropy, government and nonprofit community leaders to work to address ... Philanthropic partners like Kresge play a key role in helping us reach our...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... in 2015 made up of education, business, philanthropy, government and nonprofit community leaders to work to address ... Philanthropic partners like Kresge play a key role in helping us reach our...more
Water Systems Are In Crisis. How Can Funders Help?
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
“Philanthropic capital can be a catalyst for that work,” says Kim Dempsey, ... “This capital scan shows how philanthropy can support those...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
“Philanthropic capital can be a catalyst for that work,” says Kim Dempsey, ... “This capital scan shows how philanthropy can support those...more
Renaissance West Community Initiative Receives National BUILD Health Challenge Grant
Foundation: de Beaumont Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
This BUILD Health Challenge grant, with matching funds from Novant Health and Carolinas HealthCare System, will be led by William...more
Foundation: de Beaumont Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
This BUILD Health Challenge grant, with matching funds from Novant Health and Carolinas HealthCare System, will be led by William...more
Tulsa to receive Talent Hub grants to drive educational attainment after high school
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Each Talent Hub community will receive $350,000 in grant funding over 42 ... The Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation will provide these funds...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Each Talent Hub community will receive $350,000 in grant funding over 42 ... The Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation will provide these funds...more
Tulsa to receive Talent Hub grants to drive more educational attainment
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Tulsa to receive Talent Hub grants to drive more educational attainment ... The Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation will provide these funds...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, Kresge Foundation
Tulsa to receive Talent Hub grants to drive more educational attainment ... The Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation will provide these funds...more
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