Marygrove’s state-of-the-art $22 million Early Childhood Education Center opens and welcomes its first class of 144 children from birth to age 5.

Kresge makes $30 million in grant commitments to nearly 60 national organizations working to advance racial justice, a “pivotal institutional milestone” as the foundation doubles-down on its commitment to racial justice organizations across the nation and in focus cities of Detroit, Fresno, Memphis & New Orleans. Kresge awards 742 grants – the most ever in … Continue reading 2020

The Inyathelo initiative in South Africa ends after 13 years and more than $17 million in support. It helped eight universities and one teaching hospital double, triple, and in some cases, quadruple private fundraising between 2006 and 2018.

Trustee Cecilia Muñoz assumes the role of chairwoman of the board. She is the first Latina to serve in the position.

Trustee Cynthia Kresge retires from Kresge’s board after 10 years; her youngest sibling, Stephen “Scott” Kresge, is appointed to the board in June 2023.

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kresge commits $17 million in grants and $2 million in social investments to support partners’ response. The foundation also extends additional flexibility, expedites grant and amendment decisions, and suspends reporting to ease the burden on grantees during this time.