After 25 years and more than $800 million in giving, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has committed to significantly accelerating the impact of our philanthropy. The Board is embarking on a journey of deeper learning and strategy setting for its new collective areas of giving: Youth Development, Democracy and the Environment.
The Blank Family Foundation will continue our enduring commitment to the issues that our founder and chairman cares deeply about, including the Westside Atlanta transformation, mental health and wellbeing, veterans and the military, and stuttering, among others.
Across these portfolios, the Blank Family Foundation will look for opportunities to address the growing crisis of disconnection in our nation. Geographically, much of the work will continue to prioritize Georgia (with a focus on Atlanta) and Montana, while also considering the potential for greater national impact and influence.
It’s also great to see that they’re not abandoning their existing commitments. The work they’ve done in Westside Atlanta, on mental health, and for veterans has been so impactful, and it’s good to know that support will continue.
It’s great to hear The Blank Family Foundation is accelerating its impact after 25 years. I found the new collective areas like Youth Development, Democracy, and Environment particularly interesting, especially their goal to address the ‘crisis of disconnection’ in our nation.
This is an important area, as young people are the future of society. Investing in education, mental health, and soft skills development can help them become responsible and creative citizens.
This is great news! It’s inspiring to see The Blank Family Foundation accelerating its impact after 25 years. I found the focus on new collective areas like Youth Development, Democracy, and the Environment, alongside continued commitment to the founder’s passions, especially interesting. Addressing disconnection is a powerful goal!