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Preserving Heritage and Habitat: Prickly Pear Land Trust
EnvironmentApril 17, 2025

Preserving Heritage and Habitat: Prickly Pear Land Trust

Prickly Pear Land Trust (PPLT), located in Helena, Montana, connects land and people through conservation,...
Empowering Youth Through Outdoor Education: Outward Bound USA
Founder InitiativesApril 15, 2025

Empowering Youth Through Outdoor Education: Outward Bound USA

Since 1962, Outward Bound USA (Outward Bound) has been dedicated to providing outdoor education programs...
Building Resilience Together: How LiveWell49 is Transforming Mental Health in Park County
Mental Health
Well Being
March 19, 2025

Building Resilience Together: How LiveWell49 is Transforming Mental Health in Park County

Since its inception in 2017, LiveWell49 has been dedicated to driving community transformation and enhancing...
Transitioning to Clean Energy Requires Rebuilding the Electricity Grid
EnvironmentMarch 17, 2025

Transitioning to Clean Energy Requires Rebuilding the Electricity Grid

The Clean Grid Initiative (CGI) is a funding collaborative that launched in 2022 to provide...
First Step Staffing Creates Economic Opportunity in Atlanta’s Westside
Atlanta’s WestsideMarch 14, 2025

First Step Staffing Creates Economic Opportunity in Atlanta’s Westside

First Step Staffing (First Step) is an organization that delivers meaningful staffing solutions for a...
From Madam C.J. Walker to Mackenzie Scott, Women in Philanthropy
General UpdatesMarch 7, 2025

From Madam C.J. Walker to Mackenzie Scott, Women in Philanthropy

Philanthropy in the U.S. is an industry with humble beginnings. While many think of prominent...
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Major Expansion
Founder InitiativesFebruary 17, 2025

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Major Expansion

For the past decade, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (the Center) has...
Preserving History, Building Community: How 220 Sunset Ave. Honors Atlanta’s Civil Rights Legacy
Atlanta’s WestsideFebruary 3, 2025

Preserving History, Building Community: How 220 Sunset Ave. Honors Atlanta’s Civil Rights Legacy

Westside Future Fund (WFF) is a nonprofit organization committed to helping Atlanta’s historic Westside neighborhoods...
Powering the Future: How Regional Electricity Markets Support Reliable, Clean Energy in the West
EnvironmentJanuary 31, 2025

Powering the Future: How Regional Electricity Markets Support Reliable, Clean Energy in the West

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) is an environmental nonprofit that focuses on state-level and regional climate...
A Helping Hand: How Guaranteed Income is Transforming Lives on Atlanta’s Westside
Atlanta’s WestsideJanuary 9, 2025

A Helping Hand: How Guaranteed Income is Transforming Lives on Atlanta’s Westside

In September 2023, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded a $6.2 million grant to...
Preserving Montana’s Grasslands: The Nature Conservancy’s Innovative Approach
EnvironmentJanuary 9, 2025

Preserving Montana’s Grasslands: The Nature Conservancy’s Innovative Approach

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is an environmental nonprofit that works across the United States and...
From the Soil to the Sky: Protecting Montana’s Vital Grasslands
EnvironmentDecember 19, 2024

From the Soil to the Sky: Protecting Montana’s Vital Grasslands

Montana’s grasslands support wildlife, enhance soil and water quality, and absorb harmful emissions. But these...

Press Releases

 Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Awards $2.5 Million Grant to Atlanta Humane Society to Transform Animal Welfare Across Georgia 
Founder InitiativesApril 22, 2025

 Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Awards $2.5 Million Grant to Atlanta Humane Society to Transform Animal Welfare Across Georgia 

ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Humane Society has received a significant grant to launch a...
Outward Bound USA Receives Transformational $15 Million Grant from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Expand Access to Outdoor Education
Founder InitiativesApril 15, 2025

Outward Bound USA Receives Transformational $15 Million Grant from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation to Expand Access to Outdoor Education

ATLANTA – Outward Bound USA is proud to announce that it has been awarded a...
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs Receives $2 Million Gift from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
Founder InitiativesApril 3, 2025

Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs Receives $2 Million Gift from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

ATLANTA, GA – April 2, 2025 -The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) proudly announces...
Montana Soil Health Program Gains New Support
EnvironmentFebruary 13, 2025

Montana Soil Health Program Gains New Support

Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce a grant from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (AMBFF)...
Atlanta Falcons, University of Georgia Football, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and the Ad Council Partner to Address Mental Health in Georgia
Mental Health
Well Being
December 17, 2024

Atlanta Falcons, University of Georgia Football, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and the Ad Council Partner to Address Mental Health in Georgia

New York (December 17, 2024) – Today, the Ad Council, America’s leading nonprofit driving social...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants More Than $2 Million To Nonprofits Fostering Infant and Maternal Mental Health and Well-Being 
Mental Health
Well Being
October 31, 2024

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants More Than $2 Million To Nonprofits Fostering Infant and Maternal Mental Health and Well-Being 

Grants will focus on early intervention to create a strong foundation for long-term well-being   ATLANTA...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation grants $2 million to World Central Kitchen for hurricane relief
Founder InitiativesSeptember 29, 2024

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation grants $2 million to World Central Kitchen for hurricane relief

Grant will provide fresh meals to communities affected by Hurricane Helene. ATLANTA – Sept. 29,...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants Nearly $4.5 Million To Boost Workforce Development in Atlanta’s Westside
Atlanta’s WestsideSeptember 20, 2024

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants Nearly $4.5 Million To Boost Workforce Development in Atlanta’s Westside

New Grants Aim to Empower English Avenue and Vine City Residents with Skills Training and...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants Over $685,000 to Montana Nonprofits
AMB West
Community Fund
September 4, 2024

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants Over $685,000 to Montana Nonprofits

Grants will support nurturing childhoods, thriving youth and infrastructure across Montana LIVINGSTON, MONTANA – September 4,...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.5 Million To Refurbish Fields at Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Georgia and Alabama
Founder InitiativesAugust 20, 2024

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Commits $6.5 Million To Refurbish Fields at Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Georgia and Alabama

LISC, supported by the NFL Foundation, managed the field work in preparation for the 2024...
Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Groundbreaking New Talent Programs
Youth DevelopmentJune 27, 2024

Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Groundbreaking New Talent Programs

Three programs will help fill critical job roles and empower young talent ATLANTA (June 27,...
Fugees Family Receives $5 Million Grant to Build Permanent Campus
Founder InitiativesMarch 12, 2024

Fugees Family Receives $5 Million Grant to Build Permanent Campus

ATLANTA – March 12, 2024 – Fugees Family has received a three-year $5 million challenge...

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Atlanta Humane Society fetches $2.5 million from Arthur Blank Foundation
Founder InitiativesApril 24, 2025

Atlanta Humane Society fetches $2.5 million from Arthur Blank Foundation

The Atlanta Humane Society announced on Tuesday that it has received a $2.5 million grant from The...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation gives $2.5M grant to Atlanta Humane Society
Founder InitiativesApril 23, 2025

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation gives $2.5M grant to Atlanta Humane Society

Georgia’s pets are set to be in better hands. The Atlanta Humane Society on Tuesday...
Blank Foundation awards $15 million to Outward Bound USA
Founder InitiativesApril 22, 2025

Blank Foundation awards $15 million to Outward Bound USA

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in Atlanta has announced a five-year, $15 million grant to Outward Bound...
Blank Family Foundation Donates $2M To Russell Innovation Center For Entrepreneurs To Support Black Business Growth In Atlanta
Founder InitiativesApril 21, 2025

Blank Family Foundation Donates $2M To Russell Innovation Center For Entrepreneurs To Support Black Business Growth In Atlanta

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), dedicated to expanding opportunities for Black entrepreneurs in Atlanta, GA,...
Atlanta’s drug bazaar is slowly on the mend, one house at a time
Atlanta’s WestsideFebruary 25, 2025

Atlanta’s drug bazaar is slowly on the mend, one house at a time

Perhaps Dr. James P. Brawley’s family should no longer be ashamed of the street bearing...
Rockmart to Get New Soccer Mini Pitch
Associate Led
Giving
February 12, 2025

Rockmart to Get New Soccer Mini Pitch

New mini soccer fields will be built in Rome, Trion and Rockmart thanks to funds...
Responsible Tech Youth Power Fund Chooses Next Generation of Leaders to Transform Responsible Technology Landscape
Mental Health
Well Being
February 5, 2025

Responsible Tech Youth Power Fund Chooses Next Generation of Leaders to Transform Responsible Technology Landscape

2025 Cohort will be backed by $2.4 million in funding to shape a safer digital...
Rural Funding is Hard. How the Blank Family Foundation Tackles it.
Mental Health
Well Being
February 5, 2025

Rural Funding is Hard. How the Blank Family Foundation Tackles it.

For many funders, supporting communities in rural America can seem a daunting task. As experts have...
Atlanta program transforms lives with culinary skills, fresh starts
Mental Health
Well Being
January 25, 2025

Atlanta program transforms lives with culinary skills, fresh starts

ATLANTA — In Atlanta, where opportunity meets need, one program is helping residents rebuild their...
Blank Foundation Grants $500,000 to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund
General UpdatesJanuary 13, 2025

Blank Foundation Grants $500,000 to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund

The Fund provides critical recovery and long-term resilience-building support. It aims to restore the lives...
Atlanta Falcons, Arthur M. Blank Foundation announce that grants are now open for tackle and flag football support
Atlanta Falcons
Youth Fund
January 8, 2025

Atlanta Falcons, Arthur M. Blank Foundation announce that grants are now open for tackle and flag football support

Complete the interest form to receive details on applying for these grants.
Blank Foundation receives Inside Phlianthropy’s Family Foundation of the Year Award
General UpdatesJanuary 7, 2025

Blank Foundation receives Inside Phlianthropy’s Family Foundation of the Year Award

Arthur Blank offers a model of how to rapidly — but thoughtfully — ramp up a multigenerational...

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Celebrate Earth Month with composting!
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How women are reshaping the world of philanthropy.
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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights celebrates 10th anniversary with major expansion
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In Her Hands guaranteed income program has expanded to Atlanta’s Westside
December Newsletter 2024
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Montana youth engage with world leaders to learn about the global economy
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Our investment in infant and maternal health
October Newsletter 2024
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The new Arthur M. Blank Hospital ushers in a new era of pediatric care
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Powering tomorrow: The Blank Foundation’s new Energy strategy
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Investing in equality through education and leadership
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Our vision for a healthier democracy
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How technology can empower young minds
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The Power of Strategic Mental Health Investments

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