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Mott Foundation @MottFoundation

A private, grantmaking foundation. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds in four program areas: Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area and Youth Engagement.

Joined April 2009
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“Representing Flint” is a heartfelt tribute to our hometown. Made by Flint for Flint, it celebrates what makes our community so special — its people. Hit play and share this with everyone who already loves the city — and everyone who’s about to fall in love with it.
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"Representing Flint" unites Mama Sōl, Flint Symphony Orchestra and the Flint Youth Chorus in a vibrant tribute to our hometown. Celebrate with us Saturday at the Flint Cultural Center at a live performance and the film's debut! Family Fun Days schedule: mott.org/family-fun-days.
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Solar power is transforming agriculture and livelihoods. A new global report features two Mott-supported initiatives helping expand energy access in Uganda and Tanzania. irena.org/Events/2026/Feb/Su…
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We're thinking of our founder on what would have been his 151st birthday as we prepare to celebrate the Foundation's centennial this month! Thank you, Mr. Mott, for all of the good work you've made possible. Photo: Sloan Museum Archives
C.S. Mott cuts into a large birthday cake that says "Happy birthday Charles S. Mott" and features a portrait of himself at the top.

ALT C.S. Mott cuts into a large birthday cake that says "Happy birthday Charles S. Mott" and features a portrait of himself at the top.
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The Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days celebration is this weekend! Learn more about parking, shuttles and other need-to-know information below. We hope to see you there! mott.org/100-years/family-fu…

Family Fun Days: Know before you go

What to know before you attend the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, a weekend full of fun and celebration, June 5-7, 2026.

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We hope to see you at the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, June 5-7, at the Flint Cultural Center. Learn more about some of the events planned for Saturday, June 6, in the video, and see the full weekend schedule at mott.org/family-fun-days. youtu.be/lSVRpcXYZh0?si=ljO0…

Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days schedule

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Flint Cultural Center institutions invite the Flint community for a weekend full of fun and celebration.

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Thousands of students from all 50 states submitted ideas to the Mott Million Dollar Challenge. 1,500 of those submissions were recognized in Round 1. Now the kids and teens behind the top 60 will head to Flint for the final competition. mott.org/news/articles/young… #PitchCompetition

Young entrepreneurs set sights on Flint as Mott Million Dollar Challenge enters final phase | Mott...

Thousands of students across the country unleashed their creativity in the nationwide pitch competition. Now the kids and teens behind the top 60 ideas will head to Flint for the final event.

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Flint residents, you still have time to tell us what you want to see done at your favorite parks! Visit mott.org/parks and share your thoughts today!
An illustration of people walking on a sidewalk through a park has this text overlay: Share your priorities for Flint parks. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation wants to hear from Flint residents! Choose up to three parks and tell us what projects you want to see happen. Visit mott.org/parks to share your thoughts before June 6!

ALT An illustration of people walking on a sidewalk through a park has this text overlay: Share your priorities for Flint parks. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation wants to hear from Flint residents! Choose up to three parks and tell us what projects you want to see happen. Visit mott.org/parks to share your thoughts before June 6!
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Attention Flint youth! There is a free 3-on-3 basketball tournament for residents ages 11-18 taking place June 6 and 7 as part of the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. Registration is required. Sign up today! moneyballsportswear.com/mott…

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Registration Closed This free 3-on-3 basketball tournament is part of the Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. Priority registration will go to Flint residents. Dates: June 6-7 2026 Location...

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The Mott Foundation is seeking a senior investment analyst to work in all phases of the investment process and a program officer to manage the national portion of our One Water work, which aims to provide clean, safe accessible water for all. mott.org/about/careers #MichiganJobs
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The Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days, June 5-7 on the Flint Cultural Center campus, will bring together residents of all ages for live performances, hands-on art and science activities, a community lunch, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and more. mott.org/news/releases/mott-…

Mott Foundation celebrates 100 years with Family Fun Days for Flint

As part of its yearlong centennial celebration, the Mott Foundation will host Family Fun Days, a free, three-day community event on the Flint Cultural Center campus, from June 5-7.

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From coffee at Good Beans to conversations along the Flint River, it was a day grounded in community and connection. As the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund marked 50 years, partners and residents explored Chevy Commons, shared ideas and looked ahead to the future.
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A smiling woman speaks into a microphone as a group seated and standing next to her smile and watch her speak. A logo board is behind the seated group with Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund 1976-2026 and Michigan Department of Natural Resources logos.

ALT A smiling woman speaks into a microphone as a group seated and standing next to her smile and watch her speak. A logo board is behind the seated group with Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund 1976-2026 and Michigan Department of Natural Resources logos.

A group walks along the concrete Grand Fountain Block on the Flint River.

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After an amazing 28 years of service to the Flint community and Mott, Kimberly Roberson, director of our Flint Area program, has announced she’ll retire this summer. She’ll be succeeded by Jennifer Acree, who’s deeply connected to Flint. Learn more: mott.org/news/articles/mott-….

Mott transitions | Mott Foundation

Jennifer Acree will succeed Kimberly Roberson as Flint Area program director at the Mott Foundation.

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Congratulations to all the neighborhood groups that received funding for community projects! A total of 37 projects were funded through the Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative. mott.org/37projects-neighbor…

More than half a million dollars in grants will support 37 resident-led projects in neighborhoods...

A total of 37 neighborhood improvement projects across Flint will share $506,500 in grant funding through the Mott Foundation Centennial Neighborhood Improvement Initiative.

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Flint’s well-being is at the heart of Mott’s hometown grantmaking, and our work is guided by what residents say is important to them. Kimberly Roberson, director of our Flint Area program, reflects on why that’s important: mott.org/Roberson-reflects. youtu.be/6h4V25JHVFo?si=v7YM…

Entering a new century: Kimberly Roberson reflects on our Flint Area program’s next chapter | Mott...

Kimberly Roberson, director of the Mott Foundation’s Flint Area program, reflects on what lies ahead for the grantmaking in our hometown.

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We're excited to celebrate our 100th year with the Flint community. Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days are coming to the Flint Cultural Center campus June 5-7. Free live entertainment, games, food and activities for all ages. Stay up to date: mott.org/family-fun-days.
A colorful graphic with a photo of girls blowing bubbles says, "Save the date! Fun for the whole community! Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Flint Cultural Center institutions invite the Flint community for a weekend full of fun and celebration. June 5-7, 2026. Flint Cultural Center Campus, 1310 E. Kearsley St."

ALT A colorful graphic with a photo of girls blowing bubbles says, "Save the date! Fun for the whole community! Mott Foundation Centennial Family Fun Days. The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and the Flint Cultural Center institutions invite the Flint community for a weekend full of fun and celebration. June 5-7, 2026. Flint Cultural Center Campus, 1310 E. Kearsley St."
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Longtime education policy leader Terry Peterson shares how sustained investment has expanded afterschool and summer learning to millions of students nationwide. #Mott100Voices youtu.be/-Eu1ViK1J00

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“I think we’ve got to be unapologetically committed to humanity.” For Monica Lewis-Patrick, co-founder of We the People of Detroit, the work of water justice is rooted in faith, perseverance and an unwavering refusal to accept inequity. #Mott100Voices youtu.be/lBmX1SzhVeU

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Monica Lewis-Patrick, co-founder of We the People of Detroit, share...

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A new Accountability Note highlights the journeys of advocates supported through the Sandra N. Smithey Fellowship — honoring the legacy of the late Sandra Smithey, a longtime Mott colleague who championed transparency and accountability in development finance.
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Dan Kildee of @giveflint talks about the power of strengthening neighborhoods. Through Mott’s support for CFGF’s Neighborhoods Small Grants Program, resident-led efforts have helped create, enhance or expand projects and events throughout Flint. youtu.be/E4q2NH_huI8
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