Ten foundations donate $125M for Flint recovery effortsTen foundations donate $125M for Flint recovery efforts

Flint is receiving $125 million in private foundation aid to help the city two years after water contamination issues surfaced.(Photo: AP)

Flint is receiving $125 million in private foundation support to help the city get back on its feet two years after water contamination issues surfaced.

Led by the Flint-based Charles W. Kellog Foundation will contribute $5 million in the next 12 months to support childrenas health and education.

a The Kresge Foundation is pledging as much as $2.5 million to support non-profit groups.

a New York-based Carnegie Corporation is giving $1 million to childhood education.

a The Ford Foundation has committed $1 million to Flintas health needs.

a The Hagerman Foundation will support efforts in the non-profit sector with $1 million in the first year.

a The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is pledging $1 million toward childrenas health efforts through the Community Foundation of Greater Flintas Child Health and Development Fund.

a The Ruth Mott Foundation will commit $1 million for the short and long-term needs of Flint residents, young and old.

a The Skillman Foundation will immediately provide $500,000, and possibly as much as $1.5 million in the next three years, for childhood health, nutrition and literacy.

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