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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Leaving a Legacy

Beyond the Will: An Estate Planning Q&A with Heidi McAra

Leaving a legacy is more than just a will. In this Q&A, Heidi McAra, JD, an estate planning attorney with Howard & Howard, shares what belongs in an estate plan beyond a will, how often to revisit one, and why legacy is about more than money.

Equity

Q&A: Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights on Community, Civic Participation and Election Season

As Election Day approaches, we're highlighting the Flint Alliance for Immigrant Rights (FAIR). Lucine Jarrah, executive director of the Arab American Heritage Council, talks about FAIR’s work, the strengths of local immigrant communities and resources for voters.

Stories of Impact

Martus Luna: How a Family Legacy Built Flint’s South Side Food Pantry

For the families of Flint police officers Roger Luna and Ryan Martus, the Martus Luna Food Pantry is a way to carry on a legacy of service. Meet the volunteers serving more than 1,000 people a month on Flint’s south side, and learn how you can help as demand grows.

News

Carma Lewis Receives 2026 Lynn Williams Neighbor Spotlight Award

Carma Lewis is the recipient of the 2026 Lynn Williams Neighbor Spotlight Award. Lewis is president of Flint Neighborhoods United and a "huge fan" of her hometown, Flint.

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.