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Founder Initiatives

Founder Initiatives

Supporting the causes, institutions and relationships our founder holds dear

In addition to our primary areas of giving, our foundation administers grantmaking aligned with the interests of our founder, Arthur M. Blank. We oversee a large portfolio of grants including support of essential Atlanta and Montana nonprofit institutions and enduring initiatives.

Arthur Blank Atlanta United

Associate-Led Giving

Operating across the Blank Family of Businesses, associate committees closest to their respective issues have influence and decision-making in our philanthropy.

Arthur M. Blank Family Animal Center Atlanta

Founder Interests

Aligning with the interests of our founder, Arthur M. Blank, we oversee a large portfolio of grants including support of essential Atlanta and Montana nonprofit institutions and enduring initiatives.

Arthur Blank's mother

Molly Blank Fund

Focusing on programs addressing the interests Molly Blank supported in her lifetime, including youth, arts and culture, and Jewish causes.

Arthur Blank Montana foundation

Montana Initiatives

Supported and leveraged by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to advance foundation priorities, initiatives and areas of giving in Montana.

News & Insights

Across neighborhood and nation, we unite the courage and compassion of our communities to take on tough challenges and thrive together. Here are those stories.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Announces the Arthur M. Blank Hospital
October 12, 2020 | founder initiatives

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Announces the Arthur M. Blank Hospital

Construction has begun on largest healthcare project in Georgia’s history with $200 million donation from...
The University of Texas at Austin, Moody College of Communication announce The Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research
October 19, 2020 | founder initiatives

The University of Texas at Austin, Moody College of Communication announce The Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research

$20 million grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation propels holistic model for treatment,...
National Center for Civil and Human Rights Receives $17 Million Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Expand Center’s Footprint and Programming
February 4, 2021 | founder initiatives

National Center for Civil and Human Rights Receives $17 Million Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Expand Center’s Footprint and Programming

New Wing to Feature Premier Space for MLK Papers; New Gallery to Engage Families and...
The Arthur M. Blank Center For Stuttering Education And Research Opens In Atlanta
December 14, 2021 | founder initiatives

The Arthur M. Blank Center For Stuttering Education And Research Opens In Atlanta

$12.25 million grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation brings innovative treatment to Atlanta...
The Atlanta Humane Society Receives $4 Million Grant From  The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation To Support New Westside Campus And Animal Care Center
December 20, 2021 | founder initiatives

The Atlanta Humane Society Receives $4 Million Grant From The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation To Support New Westside Campus And Animal Care Center

The New Five-Acre Campus is Scheduled to Open in 2022 ATLANTA – Dec. 20, 2021...
Spelman College Receives $10 Million Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Support Innovation and Entrepreneurship
February 3, 2022 | founder initiatives

Spelman College Receives $10 Million Grant from The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Support Innovation and Entrepreneurship

ATLANTA – Feb. 3, 2022 – Spelman College today announced a $10 million grant from...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $15 Million To  The Cooper Institute To Continue The Legacy Of Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper
February 8, 2022 | founder initiatives

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $15 Million To The Cooper Institute To Continue The Legacy Of Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper

Grant will support research to promote healthy living and aging ATLANTA and DALLAS – February...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $50 Million to Shepherd Center for Family Housing Expansion
April 27, 2022 | founder initiatives

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $50 Million to Shepherd Center for Family Housing Expansion

Largest grant dedicated to family housing at Shepherd Center reinforces loved ones’ pivotal role in...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $25,000 To The American Heart Association In Honor Of Damar Hamlin
January 5, 2023 | founder initiatives

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $25,000 To The American Heart Association In Honor Of Damar Hamlin

Family foundation of Atlanta Falcons owner donates in support of Buffalo Bills player ATLANTA –...
Second Annual Black Sports Business Symposium Returns To Mercedes-Benz Stadium In Atlanta
February 7, 2023 | founder initiatives

Second Annual Black Sports Business Symposium Returns To Mercedes-Benz Stadium In Atlanta

AMB Sports and Entertainment and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation partner with the Black...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Reaches $1 Billion In Giving
April 19, 2023 | founder initiatives

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Reaches $1 Billion In Giving

ATLANTA – April 19, 2023 – The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has reached the...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023
January 16, 2023 | founder initiatives

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2023

“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.”...

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