our impact

What We've Built Together

216
Volunteers
$11.4m
2025 Grantmaking
$216.5m
Grantmaking Since 1988
832
Grants awarded in 2025
$345k
Scholarships awarded to 149 Students

Donors

We can help you support our communities most critical needs, today and for future generations

Advisors

Our resources give you the tools you need to help your clients build a lasting legacy of generosity

Nonprofits

We support nonprofits that share our vision of a Flint and Genesee County where everyone thrives

Impactful & Transformational

Stories of Meaningful Change

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Annual Report

Flint History Forever

In 2025, William Gainey, Brian Tesler, and their son officially established four endowed funds with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint for the Genesee County Historical Society, Whaley Historic House Museum, Flint Genealogical Society, and Stockton House Museum.

Annual Report

Driven to Thrive

Forge Flint is keeping Flint families on the road, and on the path to opportunity. Learn more about the community initiative that provides low-cost auto repairs and vehicles to families throughout Genesee County.

Annual Report

A Seat at the Table

In 2025, a cohort from Flint traveled to Seattle for a Citizens University gathering and came home with a methodology called Civic Saturday. In partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, they launched Civic Flint. Patrick McNeal reflects in this Q&A.

Annual Report

The Thompsons: A Legacy of Service

Wendell and Sheryl Thompson have spent decades in service to their community, through faith, public leadership, and civic engagement. In 2025, they took that commitment a step further, joining the Legacy Society to ensure their commitment to service continues forever.

Rooted Here

Homegrown Philanthropy

Within Genesee County, five communities have endowed community funds: Clio, Davison, Fenton, Flushing, and Grand Blanc. These funds bring together the thinking of local leadership to best meet community needs.