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On June 11, 1924

Sebastian S. Kresge incorporated The Kresge Foundation.

This month, we celebrate 100 years of service. And we’re just getting started.
Welcome to our Centennial. #Kresge100

We Work to Expand Equity and Opportunity in Cities Across America

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OUR STORY AT 100

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How We Work

Guided by our values, we invest in the following program areas, using flexible grantmaking and social investing tools. We work nationally and in four focus cities in the U.S.

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American Cities

We promote effective, inclusive community development practices in U.S. cities, especially New Orleans, Memphis and Fresno.

Arts & Culture

We position culture and creativity as drivers of more just communities.

Detroit

We collaborate with multisector partners to promote and expand long-term, equitable opportunity in our hometown.

Education

We work to increase postsecondary attainment while eliminating equity gaps in the U.S. and South Africa.

Environment

We help cities combat and adapt to climate change while advancing racial and economic justice.

Health

We help build equity-focused systems of health that create opportunities for all people to achieve well-being.

Human Services

We accelerate social and economic mobility for people with low incomes.

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