Mott Foundation
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Private, grantmaking foundation funding in Civil Society, Education, Environment and the Flint Area.
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Happy Community Foundation Week! We’re celebrating the impact of community foundations across the country and around the world that empower positive social change in their local communities. Learn about Mott’s support for community philanthropy: mott.org/community-philanthropy. #CommunityFNDWeek
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happy Community Foundation Week! We’re celebrating the impact of community foundations across the country and around the world that empower positive social change in their local communities. Learn about Mott’s support for community philanthropy: mott.org/community-philanthropy. #CommunityFNDWeek
According to the America After 3PM report, cost, access and availability are keeping kids out of afterschool programs. We’re proud to fund efforts by Afterschool Alliance and 50 State Afterschool Network to protect and expand programs that support family and student success. bit.ly/AA3-Out-of-Reach
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
According to the America After 3PM report, cost, access and availability are keeping kids out of afterschool programs. We’re proud to fund efforts by Afterschool Alliance and 50 State Afterschool Network to protect and expand programs that support family and student success. bit.ly/AA3-Out-of-Reach
The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated yellow on Oct. 23 to raise awareness of the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of children, families and communities. Join us and 8,000 programs nationwide to celebrate afterschool and summer learning! 💡 #LightsOnAfterschool
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated yellow on Oct. 23 to raise awareness of the important role afterschool programs play in the lives of children, families and communities. Join us and 8,000 programs nationwide to celebrate afterschool and summer learning! 💡 #LightsOnAfterschool
Water connects every part of our lives. This October 16, the Mott Foundation is proud to observe #ImagineADayWithoutWater and shine a light on how everything we depend on flows from clean water, and why access to it is a fundamental human need and right.
October 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Water connects every part of our lives. This October 16, the Mott Foundation is proud to observe #ImagineADayWithoutWater and shine a light on how everything we depend on flows from clean water, and why access to it is a fundamental human need and right.
On Saturday, 100+ lake sturgeon were released into the Flint River as part of a 25-year project to bring the Saginaw Bay Watershed sturgeon population back and sustain it. Mott is happy to support lake sturgeon reintroduction through a grant to @conservationfnd.bsky.social's Great Lakes Office.
September 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
On Saturday, 100+ lake sturgeon were released into the Flint River as part of a 25-year project to bring the Saginaw Bay Watershed sturgeon population back and sustain it. Mott is happy to support lake sturgeon reintroduction through a grant to @conservationfnd.bsky.social's Great Lakes Office.
Watch downtown Flint transform during the 48th Crim Festival of Races! From setup the day before through the post-race party in the flat lot, more than 10,000 participants and spectators came together along the bricks this past weekend.
August 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Watch downtown Flint transform during the 48th Crim Festival of Races! From setup the day before through the post-race party in the flat lot, more than 10,000 participants and spectators came together along the bricks this past weekend.
Good luck to everyone participating in the 48th Crim Festival of Races this weekend! The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in blue on Friday and Saturday in celebration of this longstanding event, which brings thousands to downtown Flint. Check out the Race Week Guide: crim.org/races.
August 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Good luck to everyone participating in the 48th Crim Festival of Races this weekend! The Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in blue on Friday and Saturday in celebration of this longstanding event, which brings thousands to downtown Flint. Check out the Race Week Guide: crim.org/races.
In honor of 810 Day, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in red on Sunday! Share in the comments what you’re doing to celebrate.
August 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In honor of 810 Day, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated in red on Sunday! Share in the comments what you’re doing to celebrate.
On Saturday, the neighborhood around Latinx Technology & Community Center came alive with music, dance, food and celebration during the annual Latinx Summer Celebration! Mott is proud to support LTTC and its efforts to uplift Genesee County’s Latinx community through inclusive programs and services.
August 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
On Saturday, the neighborhood around Latinx Technology & Community Center came alive with music, dance, food and celebration during the annual Latinx Summer Celebration! Mott is proud to support LTTC and its efforts to uplift Genesee County’s Latinx community through inclusive programs and services.
The Flint Center for Educational Excellence, supported by Mott, organizes community education and afterschool and summer programming at Flint area schools to bring together a variety of academic, enrichment, social and health services, helping Flint kids and their families thrive.
August 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Flint Center for Educational Excellence, supported by Mott, organizes community education and afterschool and summer programming at Flint area schools to bring together a variety of academic, enrichment, social and health services, helping Flint kids and their families thrive.
Flint residents: The seventh annual Focus on Flint Quality of Life Survey is underway. Please respond if you receive a call or text message on behalf of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Your participation helps us identify Flint residents' priorities and helps to inform our local grantmaking.
August 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Flint residents: The seventh annual Focus on Flint Quality of Life Survey is underway. Please respond if you receive a call or text message on behalf of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Your participation helps us identify Flint residents' priorities and helps to inform our local grantmaking.
Nearly 3,000 residents filled the streets of Flint’s historic Carriage Town Neighborhood for the sixth annual Carriage Town Porchfest! The Mott Foundation is proud to support this and other hometown events through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.
July 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Nearly 3,000 residents filled the streets of Flint’s historic Carriage Town Neighborhood for the sixth annual Carriage Town Porchfest! The Mott Foundation is proud to support this and other hometown events through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.
The Mott Foundation building will shine in a rainbow of colors on Saturday in honor of the Flint Pride Fest, scheduled for 2-8 p.m. We’re proud to support this and other events that celebrate diversity in our hometown through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.
July 15, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The Mott Foundation building will shine in a rainbow of colors on Saturday in honor of the Flint Pride Fest, scheduled for 2-8 p.m. We’re proud to support this and other events that celebrate diversity in our hometown through a grant to the Greater Flint Arts Council for the Parade of Festivals.
4,000+ residents filled the streets of downtown Flint on Saturday during Flint Alley Fest! 65 vendors set up in the alleys, and 16 bands performed across two stages. Mott is proud to support this and other events in our hometown through a Greater Flint Arts Council grant for the Parade of Festivals.
July 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
4,000+ residents filled the streets of downtown Flint on Saturday during Flint Alley Fest! 65 vendors set up in the alleys, and 16 bands performed across two stages. Mott is proud to support this and other events in our hometown through a Greater Flint Arts Council grant for the Parade of Festivals.
The Mott Foundation building lights will shine on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate all those who are working for a just and equitable society. #Juneteenth
June 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The Mott Foundation building lights will shine on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate all those who are working for a just and equitable society. #Juneteenth
The Midwest Invitational Rodeo came to Genesee County to celebrate the rich history of Black rodeo. Thanks to a Mott sponsorship, tickets were provided to the Flint Center for Educational Excellence to ensure Flint kids and families could watch the MIR shine a spotlight on Black cowboys & cowgirls.
June 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
The Midwest Invitational Rodeo came to Genesee County to celebrate the rich history of Black rodeo. Thanks to a Mott sponsorship, tickets were provided to the Flint Center for Educational Excellence to ensure Flint kids and families could watch the MIR shine a spotlight on Black cowboys & cowgirls.
To celebrate the Flint Art Fair taking place on June 14 and 15 at the Flint Institute of Arts, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated with a pleasing palette of colors! Hundreds of local artists will set up on the FIA’s front lawn. Learn more: www.flintartfair.org.
June 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
To celebrate the Flint Art Fair taking place on June 14 and 15 at the Flint Institute of Arts, the Mott Foundation building will be illuminated with a pleasing palette of colors! Hundreds of local artists will set up on the FIA’s front lawn. Learn more: www.flintartfair.org.
Local and county officials, nonprofit leaders and community advocates attended the Flint and Genesee County Trails Symposium to share their priorities for trail projects throughout the county. Residents can share feedback online through June 30 at gcmpc.org/flintandgeneseecountytrails.
June 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Local and county officials, nonprofit leaders and community advocates attended the Flint and Genesee County Trails Symposium to share their priorities for trail projects throughout the county. Residents can share feedback online through June 30 at gcmpc.org/flintandgeneseecountytrails.
Flint's McFarlan Villages, formerly Court Street Villages, celebrated its newly renovated senior community. Mott Foundation supported the project, which included upgrades to housing units, community spaces and essential infrastructure designed to improve energy efficiency and enhance accessibility.
June 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Flint's McFarlan Villages, formerly Court Street Villages, celebrated its newly renovated senior community. Mott Foundation supported the project, which included upgrades to housing units, community spaces and essential infrastructure designed to improve energy efficiency and enhance accessibility.
Students at Westwood Heights’ McMonagle Elementary wrote, illustrated and published a book about their favorite parts of the Thrive Afterschool program. The Flint Center for Educational Excellence, supported by Mott, organizes community education and afterschool programming at Flint area schools.
June 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Students at Westwood Heights’ McMonagle Elementary wrote, illustrated and published a book about their favorite parts of the Thrive Afterschool program. The Flint Center for Educational Excellence, supported by Mott, organizes community education and afterschool programming at Flint area schools.
Twenty teams pitched their business ideas during the 2025 UM-Flint Young Sharks and Junior Sharks Youth Entrepreneurship Competitions this week. With support from Mott, the program teaches elementary and middle school students about entrepreneurship while also building their skills and confidence.
May 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Twenty teams pitched their business ideas during the 2025 UM-Flint Young Sharks and Junior Sharks Youth Entrepreneurship Competitions this week. With support from Mott, the program teaches elementary and middle school students about entrepreneurship while also building their skills and confidence.
Renovations at the Flint Community Schools’ Brownell-Holmes STEM campus are looking great! The Mott Foundation is pleased to help make this happen for students and residents. Learn more: mott.org/Brownell-Holmes.
May 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Renovations at the Flint Community Schools’ Brownell-Holmes STEM campus are looking great! The Mott Foundation is pleased to help make this happen for students and residents. Learn more: mott.org/Brownell-Holmes.
Warmer weather has arrived, and that also means summer events in Flint are about to begin! What events or programming are you looking forward to?
May 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Warmer weather has arrived, and that also means summer events in Flint are about to begin! What events or programming are you looking forward to?
Monday marked the grand opening of the LiveWell on Harrison building in downtown Flint, now home to the YMCA of Greater Flint, the Crim Fitness Foundation, Hurley Physical Therapy and 50 residential units. Mott supported the construction of this project with a total of $17 million in grant funding.
April 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Monday marked the grand opening of the LiveWell on Harrison building in downtown Flint, now home to the YMCA of Greater Flint, the Crim Fitness Foundation, Hurley Physical Therapy and 50 residential units. Mott supported the construction of this project with a total of $17 million in grant funding.
Youth Service America will celebrate the 37th annual Global Youth Service Day by supporting youth-led service projects across the United States. Mott is pleased to champion YSA’s efforts, and the Foundation building will be illuminated on April 25 in celebration of the day.
#GlobalYouthServiceDay
#GlobalYouthServiceDay
April 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Youth Service America will celebrate the 37th annual Global Youth Service Day by supporting youth-led service projects across the United States. Mott is pleased to champion YSA’s efforts, and the Foundation building will be illuminated on April 25 in celebration of the day.
#GlobalYouthServiceDay
#GlobalYouthServiceDay