Flint and Genesee Group Foundation
The Flint and Genesee Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1976 and based in Flint, Michigan. Operating as a pass-through entity with zero employees, the Foundation receives and administers funds for educational, scientific, charitable, and public welfare purposes benefiting Genesee County. The Foundation functions as the charitable arm of the Flint & Genesee Group, a broader regional organization focused on economic development and community growth.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$142.0M
+4081.2% YoY
Revenue
$58.9M
+1566.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$296K
+77935.9% YoY
Expenses
$16.8M
+782.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To receive and administer funds for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes and for the public welfare of Genesee County, Michigan.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Economic Development: Promoting and developing economic growth in the city of Flint and throughout Genesee County
- Education & Youth Development: Supporting educational initiatives and youth employment programs
- Small Business Support: Providing grants and resources to small businesses for revitalization efforts
- Community Revitalization: Supporting neighborhood-based economic initiatives
Key Programs:
- Flint Promise: A commitment to the city's youth and an investment in their future, including scholarship support
- Summer Youth Initiative: Funded various nonprofit agencies to employ Genesee County youth ages 14-18, providing employability training and leadership development
- Moving Flint Forward Small Business Grant Program: A collaborative effort with General Motors to provide grants to Flint neighborhood small businesses, supporting local business revitalization and community economic development
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1,000 - $15,000 (depending on program)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Genesee County, Michigan, with particular emphasis on the city of Flint. Some programs are Flint-specific, while others serve the broader Genesee County region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenues: $3,532,036
- Total Expenses: $1,905,658
- Total Assets: $3,395,800
- Total Liabilities: $303,000
2020 Financial Summary:
- Annual Giving: $9,599,357
The significant increase in 2020 reflected expanded partnerships with corporate funders and major grant distributions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $141,985,253 | $3,395,800 | $1,803,750 |
| Revenue | $58,862,655 | $3,532,036 | $2,108,329 |
| Expenses | $16,813,026 | $1,905,658 | $1,280,028 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $295,756 | $379 | $206 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Tim Herman (President, ex officio)
- Jane Worthing
- Leanne Panduren
- Clarence Pierce
- Joe Serra
- Thomas Shade
The Foundation's board is comprised of the executive committee of the Flint & Genesee Group board of directors.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Hurand | Director | 1 | — |
| Leanne Panduren | Past-Chair / Chair-Elect | 1 | — |
| Joseph Serra | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Thomas Shade | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jane Worthing | RLC Chair/Chair | 1 | — |
| Douglas Glazier | Director | 1 | — |
| Clarence Pierce | Government Com Chair | 1 | — |
| Sheldon Neeley | Director | 1 | — |
| Beverly Walker-Griffea | Chair-Elect | 1 | — |
| Greg Viener | Director | 1 | — |
| Luther Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Sheryl Kennedy | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Gailbreath | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Gina Staudacher | Director | 1 | — |
| Marissa Pierce | Director | 1 | — |
| Chad Pung | Director | 1 | — |
| James Avery | Director | 1 | — |
| Neal Hegarty | Director | 1 | — |
| Kyle McCree | Director | 1 | — |
| Timothy Herman | CEO | 40 | — |
| Jennifer Cramer | CFO | 40 | — |
| Kristina Johnston | COO | 40 | — |
| Stephanie Fenton | COO Uptown | 40 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has been active in administering grants through collaborative partnerships, particularly with General Motors for neighborhood small business support in Flint. The Foundation also supports the Flint Promise Scholarship Program, which has received funding from the NBA Foundation to support youth educational opportunities in the region.
25 local small businesses receive funding from the Flint & Genesee Small\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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