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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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Can Philanthropy Boost City Government without Displacing It?
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
When the crisis became apparent, philanthropy admirably stepped up. ... The philanthropic response has been highly valued by area...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
When the crisis became apparent, philanthropy admirably stepped up. ... The philanthropic response has been highly valued by area...more
Southeast Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Funder Collaborative
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan in partnership with other community groups and neighborhood associations throughout the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan in partnership with other community groups and neighborhood associations throughout the...more
Kresge awards $1.5 million in grants to build climate resilience, improve health outcomes
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants to 15 community-based nonprofit organizations to advance policy solutions aimed at...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants to 15 community-based nonprofit organizations to advance policy solutions aimed at...more
The Investments Human Services Nonprofits Need
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
For others, it is a conscious decision to underpay based on a common belief that philanthropic funding should be available to close the...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
For others, it is a conscious decision to underpay based on a common belief that philanthropic funding should be available to close the...more
A 'problem solver' president could turn Baltimore around, like Obama did for Detroit
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... political, civic, community and philanthropic stakeholders as part of the “Strong Cities, ... Within a few months, the administration assembled a $300 million aid package – including...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
... political, civic, community and philanthropic stakeholders as part of the “Strong Cities, ... Within a few months, the administration assembled a $300 million aid package – including...more
Finance Authority of Maine Agrees to Partner With Arctaris Impact to Help Attract Opportunity Zone ...
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC (Arctaris), a leading impact investment fund manager, today announced that the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC (Arctaris), a leading impact investment fund manager, today announced that the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)...more
Domestic philanthropic support for South African universities outpaces giving from international ...
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The latest Annual Survey of Philanthropy in Higher Education (ASPIHE) report reveals a total of R1.71 billion (US$121 million) in philanthropic...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
The latest Annual Survey of Philanthropy in Higher Education (ASPIHE) report reveals a total of R1.71 billion (US$121 million) in philanthropic...more
Driving Social Impact: 1-On-1 with Kresge Foundation On Opportunity Zones
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
I think, too often, philanthropy is there to evaluate something at the end and is reluctant to ... That's what we have tried to do with Opportunity Zones, and we hope others in the philanthropic...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
I think, too often, philanthropy is there to evaluate something at the end and is reluctant to ... That's what we have tried to do with Opportunity Zones, and we hope others in the philanthropic...more
Strong Detroit neighborhood proposals lead Kresge to boost grant round to $2.4 million for 25 ...
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Arts, Beats & Eats signs Soaring Eagle casino as first non-auto title sponsor .... This round's planning grant recipients are: Bailey Park Projects;...more
Foundation: Kresge Foundation
Arts, Beats & Eats signs Soaring Eagle casino as first non-auto title sponsor .... This round's planning grant recipients are: Bailey Park Projects;...more
Detroit's New Waterfront Porch
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan launched its Greenways Initiative that had raised $25 million to be given away in grants...more
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Kresge Foundation
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan launched its Greenways Initiative that had raised $25 million to be given away in grants...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.