The Mott Foundation’s 2017 Annual Report shares highlights from our four grantmaking programs: Flint Area, Education, Civil Society and Environment.

Celebrating nine decades of grantmaking, the Mott Foundation’s latest annual report takes a look back at the grantees, people and events that helped shape our philanthropic mission, our grantmaking practices and our goals for maintaining healthy and vigorous communities across the globe.

As the world changes, so the Mott Foundation strives to adapt, retool and rethink, writes William S. White, who shares his 45-year perspective on the value of endowed philanthropy and its flexibility in adapting to change.

The Mott Foundation’s 2015 annual report explores the value of endowed philanthropy and the importance of partnerships in helping communities deal with ordinary challenges and extraordinary crises.

Mott Foundation Chairman and CEO William S. White and President Ridgway H. White examine the value of endowed philanthropy in helping communities respond to crises.

The Mott Foundation 2014 annual report explores four inspiring “portraits” of people who have engaged with their communities to create positive change.

Mott Foundation Chairman and CEO William S. White and President Ridgway H. White explore the informal partnerships between individuals and communities.

The Mott Foundation’s 2013 annual report features first-hand perspectives of those working on the ground to protect the world’s precious natural resources.

Mott Chairman and CEO William S. White explores the critical role of communities in building environmental sustainability.

The Mott Foundation commissioned Barry Knight of CENTRIS to develop case studies featuring profiles of community philanthropy initiatives around the world.