Funder profile

Kresge Foundation

US

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About this funder

The Kresge Foundation is a $4B private foundation. Annual giving ~$180M, with a focus on opportunity for low-income people in US cities.

What they fund

Arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, community development, plus the American Cities Program in 7 priority cities (Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New Orleans, Fresno, Boston, Newark).

Typical award size

$50,000 - $1,000,000+ multi-year.

How to apply

Program-specific calls. Most programs accept letters of inquiry first via kresge.org.

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