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We work nationally and in four focus cities in the U.S. We promote effective, inclusive community development practices in U.S. cities, especially New Orleans, Memphis and Fresno. We position culture and creativity as drivers of more just communities.
The Kresge Foundation is a philanthropic private foundation headquartered in Troy, Michigan, United States. [1] The foundation works to expand opportunities in America's cities through grantmaking and investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development efforts. [2]
Kresge is a strategic philanthropy, guided by six values, that works through grantmaking and social investing to expand opportunity in America’s cities.
Kresge awards single and multiyear grants for general operating support, projects and planning. We also use social investing tools such as program-related investments, guarantees and equity. The Kresge Foundation uses the Fluxx platform to manage the grantmaking process.
The Kresge Foundation seeks to be a transparent organization by promptly and publicly sharing its governance policies and financial information.
Apr 10, 2019 · A summary of the Health Program and its work to build equity-focused systems of health that create opportunities for all people to achieve well-being. The health program includes three program focus areas: Community-driven solutions. Institutional investments for community health.
Aug 1, 2024 · The foundation received distributions of cash and securities from the estate of the late Clara K. Kresge totaling $7,533,191 in 1983 and $11,773,896 in 1984. Foundation Directory is a research tool to help nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects.
