What We’re Learning
The latest news, insight and grant partner stories from across the Foundation.
The latest news, insight and grant partner stories from across the Foundation.
Sphinx Organization to create pipeline of diverse leaders in classical music
Since the Sphinx Organization launched its educational, touring and competition programs 22 years ago, the number of black and Latinx musicians who hold seats…
Addressing adverse childhood experiences vital to Michigan’s future
As Michigan’s newly elected governor and legislators prepare to take office, one of the largest crises facing our state is going largely unnoticed: adverse…
Detroit Company Rebel Nell Is Still Turning Detroit Graffiti Into Jewelry And Empowering Women Along the Way
Five years after launching a company with the mission of transforming the lives of its employees, Rebel Nell just surpassed $1 Million in sales…
Fisher Partners Among First to Receive Metro Detroit Grants From Ballmer Group
The Bellevue, Wash.-based Ballmer Group has made more than $16 million in grants in Southeast Michigan in its inaugural round of funding aimed at helping…
Starfish Family Services Joins Landmark Cradle-to-Career Educational Campus
This landmark cradle-to-career educational campus – which will offer pre-K through graduate school studies with wrap-around services and community programs – is being jointly developed…
Motor City Blight Busters Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
As far as anniversaries go, Motor City Blight Busters is enjoying a trifecta: The nonprofit's founder, John George, was born and raised in the Brightmoor…
Family Donates $17 million to Max M. Fisher College of Business for Entrepreneurship Center
The Keenan Family Foundation has made a $17 million commitment to The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, strengthening the university’s…
Fisher Announces Promotions for Senior Staff
Trustees of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation and Executive Director Doug Bitonti Stewart are proud to announce the promotion of Meredith Freeman…
Sphinx Organization to create pipeline of diverse leaders in classical music
Since the Sphinx Organization launched its educational, touring and competition programs 22 years ago, the number of black and Latinx musicians who hold seats…
Addressing adverse childhood experiences vital to Michigan’s future
As Michigan’s newly elected governor and legislators prepare to take office, one of the largest crises facing our state is going largely unnoticed: adverse…
Detroit Company Rebel Nell Is Still Turning Detroit Graffiti Into Jewelry And Empowering Women Along the Way
Five years after launching a company with the mission of transforming the lives of its employees, Rebel Nell just surpassed $1 Million in sales…
Fisher Partners Among First to Receive Metro Detroit Grants From Ballmer Group
The Bellevue, Wash.-based Ballmer Group has made more than $16 million in grants in Southeast Michigan in its inaugural round of funding aimed at helping…
Starfish Family Services Joins Landmark Cradle-to-Career Educational Campus
This landmark cradle-to-career educational campus – which will offer pre-K through graduate school studies with wrap-around services and community programs – is being jointly developed…
Motor City Blight Busters Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
As far as anniversaries go, Motor City Blight Busters is enjoying a trifecta: The nonprofit's founder, John George, was born and raised in the Brightmoor…
Family Donates $17 million to Max M. Fisher College of Business for Entrepreneurship Center
The Keenan Family Foundation has made a $17 million commitment to The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business, strengthening the university’s…
Fisher Announces Promotions for Senior Staff
Trustees of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation and Executive Director Doug Bitonti Stewart are proud to announce the promotion of Meredith Freeman…
