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The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s Democracy Strategy
July 16, 2024 | democracy

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s Democracy Strategy

Written by Wendy Feliz, managing director of Democracy at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation....
Blank Foundation Awards $3 Million Grant to World Wildlife Fund for Northern Great Plains Conservation
July 12, 2024 | environment

Blank Foundation Awards $3 Million Grant to World Wildlife Fund for Northern Great Plains Conservation

The mission of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is to conserve nature and reduce the...
Philanthropy and Football: Two Peas in a Pod?
July 11, 2024 | general updates

Philanthropy and Football: Two Peas in a Pod?

Written by Fay Twersky, President I’m a lifelong football fan. Growing up in Philadelphia, I...
Immersive art promotes healing at children’s hospitals
June 12, 2024 | the molly blank fund

Immersive art promotes healing at children’s hospitals

At the core of RxART’s philosophy lies a profound acknowledgment of the connection between environment...
A strong democracy depends on effective, responsible leaders
June 12, 2024 | democracy

A strong democracy depends on effective, responsible leaders

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded a $1.5 million grant to the Center for...
Helping local governments deal with the impacts of climate change
June 12, 2024 | environment

Helping local governments deal with the impacts of climate change

In 2023, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded a three-year, $600,000 grant to the...
The Relationship Between Young People and Technology: It’s Complicated
June 11, 2024 | mental health well being

The Relationship Between Young People and Technology: It’s Complicated

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation proudly supports Hopelab, a social innovation lab and impact...
Women From Atlanta’s Westside to Receive Lifechanging Funds with No Strings Attached
May 20, 2024 | atlantas westside

Women From Atlanta’s Westside to Receive Lifechanging Funds with No Strings Attached

As part of a strategy to address financial insecurity for legacy residents in Atlanta’s Westside,...
Improving the Educational Landscape in Montana by Addressing the Well-Being of Teachers
May 20, 2024 | mental health well being

Improving the Educational Landscape in Montana by Addressing the Well-Being of Teachers

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded a $300,000 grant to the University of Montana...
Providing a Helping Hand to Young Americans in Need of a Purpose
May 20, 2024 | mental health well being

Providing a Helping Hand to Young Americans in Need of a Purpose

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded a $2 million multi-year grant to the Aspen Institute...
Mindful Philanthropy Assists Funders in Making the Most of Their Mental Health Investments
May 20, 2024 | mental health well being

Mindful Philanthropy Assists Funders in Making the Most of Their Mental Health Investments

In 2023, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $275,000 grant to Mindful Philanthropy...
Empowering Mothers, Transforming Lives: Ms. Harper’s Journey with In Her Hands
May 12, 2024 | atlantas westside

Empowering Mothers, Transforming Lives: Ms. Harper’s Journey with In Her Hands

As part of a strategy to address financial insecurity for legacy residents in Atlanta’s Westside,...

Press Releases

Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Groundbreaking New Talent Programs
June 27, 2024 | youth development

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
March 12, 2024 | founder initiatives

Fugees Family Receives $5 Million Grant to Build Permanent Campus

ATLANTA – March 12, 2024 – Fugees Family has received a three-year $5 million challenge...
ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION PROVIDES CARDIAC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANTS
February 21, 2024 | founder initiatives

ARTHUR M. BLANK FAMILY FOUNDATION PROVIDES CARDIAC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANTS

ATLANTA – Feb. 21, 2024 – As part of a three-pronged approach to improve cardiac...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $3 Million To Morris Brown College To Expand Hospitality Certificate Program
December 18, 2023 | youth development

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $3 Million To Morris Brown College To Expand Hospitality Certificate Program

Largest grant received by Morris Brown College in the last 20 years will digitize and...
Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund awards $50,000 to Georgia High School Association
December 13, 2023 | atlanta falcons youth fund 2

Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund awards $50,000 to Georgia High School Association

 Funding will cover registration fees to increase the number of youth sports officials ATLANTA (Dec....
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants More Than $8 Million
December 13, 2023 | mental health well being

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants More Than $8 Million

To support mental health and well-being across the U.S. ATLANTA – Dec. 13, 2023 –...
Teacher Housing Initiative Phase One Complete!
December 12, 2023 | amb west community fund 2

Teacher Housing Initiative Phase One Complete!

GARDINER, MONTANA – Teachers and affordable teacher housing are highly valued. Gardiner Public School (GPS)...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants More Than $6.5 Million To Montana-Serving Nonprofits In 2023
December 7, 2023 | mental health well being

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants More Than $6.5 Million To Montana-Serving Nonprofits In 2023

Foundation expands work in Montana through new giving areas ATLANTA and LIVINGSTON, MONTANA – Dec....
Second Annual Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Celebrity Golf Tournament Raises Over $400,000 for Stuttering Education and Research
November 2, 2023 | founder initiatives

Second Annual Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Celebrity Golf Tournament Raises Over $400,000 for Stuttering Education and Research

Arthur M. Blank and Christiaan Bezuidenhout, three-time DP World Tour winner, join forces through The...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Board Of Directors Approves More Than $24 Million In Grants
September 21, 2023 | youth development

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Board Of Directors Approves More Than $24 Million In Grants

Grants span Atlanta’s Westside, Environment and Youth Development giving areas ATLANTA – Sept. 21, 2023...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $22.4 Million To Support Affordable Housing And Financial Inclusion In Atlanta’s Westside
September 21, 2023 | atlantas westside

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants $22.4 Million To Support Affordable Housing And Financial Inclusion In Atlanta’s Westside

Total grants amount brings foundation’s investment in the Westside to more than $88 million During...
StoryCorps Launches Fourth One Small Step Anchor Community In Columbus, Georgia
September 13, 2023 | atlantas westside

StoryCorps Launches Fourth One Small Step Anchor Community In Columbus, Georgia

(Columbus, GA) Wednesday, September 13, 2023—StoryCorps—the national nonprofit dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the...

In The News

Strategic Philanthropy Is Alive and Well
July 11, 2024 | atlantas westside

Strategic Philanthropy Is Alive and Well

Adopting a Mental Health Mindset Will Help Both Funders and Nonprofits Thrive
June 21, 2024 | mental health well being

Adopting a Mental Health Mindset Will Help Both Funders and Nonprofits Thrive

Effects of intensive lifestyle changes on the progression of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease: a randomized, controlled clinical trial
June 11, 2024 | mental health well being

Effects of intensive lifestyle changes on the progression of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease: a randomized, controlled clinical trial

Honoring Rosalynn Carter Through Mental Health Parity
May 29, 2024 | mental health well being

Honoring Rosalynn Carter Through Mental Health Parity

Solar saves money for Georgians
April 22, 2024 | environment

Solar saves money for Georgians

Georgia BRIGHT uses cost saving solar to fight energy burden, build careers.
‘It’s Hard to Hate Up Close’: Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Art of Conversation
April 19, 2024 | environment

‘It’s Hard to Hate Up Close’: Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Art of Conversation

Fields of Dreams: Ground is broken on US Soccer National Training Center
April 9, 2024 | founder initiatives

Fields of Dreams: Ground is broken on US Soccer National Training Center

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga.- With shovels in hand, a number of United States Soccer executives, Georgia Governor...
Georgia breaks ground on Fayette-based soccer center
April 9, 2024 | founder initiatives

Georgia breaks ground on Fayette-based soccer center

Georgia and United States Soccer leaders broke ground on the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer...
The Blank Family Foundation Reflects on the Past, Plans the Next Generation of Giving
March 27, 2024 | general updates

The Blank Family Foundation Reflects on the Past, Plans the Next Generation of Giving

Beyond the Weather: A Ranch Woman’s Perspective on Agricultural Stress
February 15, 2024 | mental health well being

Beyond the Weather: A Ranch Woman’s Perspective on Agricultural Stress

In Her Hands: Can Georgia’s first guaranteed income program give Black women a lasting economic boost?
March 4, 2024 | atlantas westside

In Her Hands: Can Georgia’s first guaranteed income program give Black women a lasting economic boost?

First of its kind solar program brings bill relief for Southern families
January 5, 2024 | environment

First of its kind solar program brings bill relief for Southern families

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