Established in 1988 through the merger of The Flint Public Trust, founded in 1950, and the Flint Area Health Foundation, created in 1978, the resulting Community Foundation combined the strengths of these two Flint institutions to position itself for future growth and giving. Since the merger, assets have grown from $10 million to more than $87 million. Over 10,000 contributors ranging from modest to magnificent means have enabled the Community Foundation to award more than $75 million in grants to the greater Flint area from over 350 charitable funds.
Grants to Genesee County nonprofits include: $5,000 to Active Boys in Christ to host six educational events regarding the Census.$6,500 to Arab American Heritage Council to bolster outreach efforts...more
Matthews will serve as the handler officer for Trinity after the dog was purchased with funds provided through a grant by the Community Foundation...more
Jean Case, CEO of the Case Foundation, defines the meaning of social entrepreneurship, and explores the entrepreneurial mindset and approach of social entrepreneurs in dealing with social challenges.