W.K. Kellogg Foundation

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Philanthropic Fundraising Services

Battle Creek, MI 78,546 followers

About us

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF invests in promoting thriving children, working families and equitable communities.

Website
http://www.wkkf.org/
Industry
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Battle Creek, MI
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1930

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    In Hatch, New Mexico, a community renowned as the Chile Capital of the World, Hatch Valley Public Schools (HVPS) are transforming education. Through water-conserving vertical gardens and climate-controlled freight farms, students are learning vital STEM skills while addressing local food scarcity. The new Hatch Valley Vet Clinic/Learning Lab is also providing hands-on experience in veterinary science, preparing students for future careers. Collaborative efforts with New Mexico State University have even led to the development of branding for the new vet center, teaching students valuable marketing skills. These innovative programs are not only preserving Hatch Valley’s rich agricultural history but are also sowing seeds for a brighter, more equitable future. https://wkkf.co/jebh

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    Huge congrats to our President and CEO, La June Montgomery Tabron, for being named in the #ForbesOver50 Impact list! In 2014, La June Montgomery Tabron made history as the first woman and first African American CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Under her visionary leadership, our 220-person team committed $467 million in grants last fiscal year, all aimed at promoting childhood development and helping families thrive. Since joining the foundation as controller in 1987, La June has been a driving force behind our DEI initiatives. Her unwavering dedication to equity and inclusion has shaped the foundation’s mission and impact. Here's to celebrating La June’s incredible journey and the profound impact of her leadership! https://wkkf.co/wsne

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    In the latest of our #ExpandingEquity #DEI leader interview series, we spoke with Cheyenne Ray PhD, SHRM-SCP, DEI manager at Fortune Brands Innovations. Cheyenne shared how his personal experiences have impacted his work in the DEI space, the most influential moments in his time at Fortune Brands Innovations, current challenges in DEI work and more. To read our full interview with Cheyenne, click the link below: https://wkkf.co/lvae  #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

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    Happy #BlackBusinessMonth! To start our celebration, we had to share the feature of our founder, Lakeysha Hallmon, EdD in AFROTECH for the impact she has on Black-owned businesses. 🌍✨ Since launching The Village Market ® in 2016, Dr. Key has been dedicated to strengthening the Black dollar and uplifting Black-owned businesses, generating over $8.3 million in wealth for Black entrepreneurs! Our partnerships with Mastercard’s “In Solidarity” Initiative and W.K. Kellogg Foundation have provided significant grant opportunities, showcasing the power of collaboration. ⁠ ⁠ We encourage everyone to follow Dr. Key’s example of resilience, adaptability and community support. 💪🏾 Thanks again, AfroTech, for featuring our mission! Read here: https://lnkd.in/ggspkUDT

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    “What does healing require? It requires you first to take personal stock, then you see how you can be actionable in communities.” - Colman Domingo Racial healing starts within each of us. While each person’s journey is unique, the shared goal is empathy and actionable community change. Watch our President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron and Academy Award-nominated actor Colman Domingo as they discuss what it takes to do this transformative work and why it’s so important for all of us, at home, at work and in our communities. Watch Healing from the Inside Out: Transforming Ourselves and Our World: https://lnkd.in/gkmmdgyw #HowWeHeal

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    We’re partnering with Automation Workz, a Detroit-based company, to create pathways to well-paying tech careers for Black residents in Battle Creek. Despite making up 12% of the nation’s workforce, Black individuals only account for 8% of employees in tech roles. This disparity is expected to widen over the next decade. The new report, “West Michigan Titanium Triangle: Shifting African Americans Into High-Tech Drive,” evaluates the current tech career landscape and highlights future opportunities. The West Michigan African American Tech Readiness Collaborative is actively working to implement the report’s findings and bridge this gap. By fostering inclusivity and creating opportunities, we can ensure a more equitable future in tech for all. Let's work together to drive this change. https://wkkf.co/nwif

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    The U.S. child care system is broken, and nearly every family feels the impact. Employers also struggle to recruit and retain talent due to the lack of affordable, quality child care. It's time for a national effort involving government, communities and businesses to develop solutions. Forward-thinking businesses understand that child care is an economic issue. Studies show that the lack of affordable child care hinders business growth and employee productivity. Innovative companies like Mazda and UPS are leading the way by integrating child care solutions into their benefits packages. We are committed to helping children and families thrive. By partnering with businesses and organizations, we aim to make child care more accessible for all families. Our investment in Mission Driven Finance’s CARE fund is just one example of how we support child care providers and expand their capacity. When businesses prioritize child care, everyone benefits – employees, the economy and the bottom line. Let's work together to create a more supportive and inclusive child care system. Learn more from WKKF’s Senior Program Officer Jon-Paul B. here: https://wkkf.co/urpw U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

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    In April, midwives and traditional birth workers from across the Americas, as well as allies from Nepal, Australia and Kenya, convened in New York City ahead of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII). Organized by WKKF grantees and partner organizations in the Nich Ixim Midwives Movement of Chiapas, Mexico, the gathering emphasized a powerful message: “The future is ancestral.” Facing discrimination and criminalization, these practitioners discussed challenges and ultimately presented common demands at the UN forum itself, advocating for the recognition of traditional health systems, accountability measures and the creation of a permanent committee on traditional midwifery. Nich Ixim is making significant strides in Chiapas and across Mexico, leading to legislative support and collaboration with public health institutions. Learn more about this exciting movement: https://wkkf.co/lshd Hace unos meses, en una sala repleta de voces de esperanza y determinación, parteras de las Américas se encontraron en Nueva York. Venían de lugares tan distantes como Chile y Alaska, unidas por una misión común. Bajo el lema “El futuro es ancestral”, estas guardianas de la vida discutieron cómo sus prácticas, aunque tradicionales, enfrentan discriminación y criminalización. En medio de esta reunión histórica, surgieron cinco demandas que resonaron con fuerza: 1. Reconocimiento de los sistemas de salud tradicionales. 2. Eliminación de barreras para transmitir conocimientos ancestrales. 3. Derecho a revisar y modificar protocolos de la OMS. 4. Medidas de rendición de cuentas en salud indígena. 5. Creación de un comité permanente sobre partería tradicional en el Foro Permanente de la ONU. Estas voces unidas en Nueva York no solo contaron historias de lucha, sino que también delinearon un camino hacia un futuro más justo y respetuoso con las tradiciones ancestrales. https://wkkf.co/aoce International Funders for Indigenous Peoples Foundation for Advancement of Haitian Midwives, Inc

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