General Motors Foundation, Inc. was a

501(c)(3) organization A 501(c)(3) organization is a United States corporation, Trust (business), trust, unincorporated association or other type of organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. It is one of ...

and the philanthropic vehicle of

General Motors General Motors Company (GM) is an American Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The company is most known for owning and manufacturing f ...

from its establishment in 1976 until its termination in 2017. Charities funded by the foundation included Safe Kids Worldwide, College for Creative Studies, and the Belle Isle Conservancy. In 2017, General Motors eliminated the General Motors Foundation and now funds its charitable giving directly from the corporation. Jackie Parker, head of the organization, resigned in July 2017.

References

{{General Motors 1976 establishments in Michigan 2017 disestablishments in Michigan General Motors