The foundation seeks to strengthen nonprofit organizations by catalyzing their growth, connecting them to their stake holders, and challenging greater support through grants. The foundation believes that strong, sustainable, high capacity organizations are positioned to achieve their missions and strengthen communities. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations operating in the fields of education, health and long-term care, human services, arts and humanities, public affairs, and science, nature, and the environment.
titles from this organization

Fostering Physical Activity for Children and Youth: Opportunities for a Lifetime of Health
Jul 22, 2019
Publisher(s): Convergence Partnership

Talent Justice Report: Investing in Equity in the Nonprofit Workforce
May 29, 2019
Publisher(s): Fund the People ; Center for Urban and Racial Equity

Engaging Boards and Trustees in Strategic Learning: A Toolkit
Jan 17, 2019
Publisher(s): FSG; Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO)

American Democracy in Crisis: The Challenges of Voter Knowledge, Participation, and Polarization
Jul 17, 2018
Publisher(s): Public Religion Research Institute

Human Services Organizations: Partnering for Better Community Health - Actionable Advice from the Healthy Outcomes Initiative
May 10, 2018
Publisher(s): Nonprofit Finance Fund

Awake to Woke to Work: Building a Race Equity Culture
May 1, 2018
Publisher(s): Equity in the Center

Findings of the 2017 National Food Hub Survey
Mar 22, 2018
Publisher(s): Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems; Wallace Center at Winrock International

Maternal Depression and Young Adult Mental Health: Key Policy Agenda for Systems that Support Mental Health and Wellness
Feb 13, 2018
Publisher(s): Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)

The Kresge Foundation Arts & Culture Program: The First Decade
Jan 11, 2018
Publisher(s): Kresge Foundation

Momentum: Expanding Leadership - Strengthening Organizations - Advancing Equity
Jul 31, 2019
Publisher(s): Kresge Foundation

Creative Placemaking and Expansion of Opportunity: Observations and Reflections
Jul 18, 2018
Publisher(s): Kresge Foundation

The Kresge Foundation Arts & Culture Program: The First Decade
Jan 11, 2018
Publisher(s): Kresge Foundation

City Energy Project Formative Evaluation Summary Report: Advancing Building Energy Efficiency in Cities
Dec 1, 2017
Publisher(s): Kresge Foundation

Climate Resilient & Equitable Water Systems Capital Scan
Jun 1, 2017
Publisher(s): Kresge Foundation
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- Asset Funders Network
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- Association on Higher Education and Disability
- Georgetown Climate Center
- Movement Generation
- Reimagine! RP&E
- The Praxis Project
- CDC Foundation
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- Avivar Capital
- FTI Consulting
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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