Trustees approve the first statement on diversity, equity and inclusion. It reads: “The Foundation’s Trustees believe that American Philanthropy should serve the needs and concerns of our diverse nation. Accordingly, The Kresge Foundation’s review of grant requests takes into account the event to which potential grant recipients demonstrate, through their governance, staff, and individuals served, a significant commitment to serving diverse populations.” As part of its review process, the foundation requests profile data from applicants and engages them in a dialogue on the subject if their boards, staffs and clients seem not to reflect each other. Kresge also “attempted to track our own behavior as well.” Robert D. Storey, the foundation’s first African American trustee, is elected.