We pursue our mission through grantmaking and programs in four areas:
Bioscience
Building Arizona as a global center for research and commercialization in the biosciences.
Flinn Scholars
Providing world-class undergraduate education in partnership with Arizona’s public universities.
A privately-endowed philanthropic foundation benefiting Arizona.
The Flinn Foundation was established in 1965 by Dr. Robert S. and Irene P. Flinn. Its mission is to improve the quality of life in Arizona to benefit future generations.
To achieve this mission, the Foundation aims to: advance Arizona’s bioscience sector; enhance undergraduate education for high-achieving students at the state’s public universities; elevate the fiscal and creative capacity of the state’s arts and culture organizations; and strengthen civic life and state-level civic leadership in Arizona.
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Providing no-cost meeting space to Arizona nonprofits.
The Flinn Foundation Educational Conference Center features two meeting rooms available to nonprofit member organizations closely aligned with the Foundation’s specific areas of interest in the biosciences, health care, education, civic leadership, and the arts. More about the Conference Center
NEWS AND UPDATES
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Drew Brown reflects on service to Flinn Foundation and community
By Brian Powell Flinn Foundation Drew Brown is a Phoenix civic leader whose role in professional and community organizations has made a significant and lasting impact on the city and state. He retired from the Flinn Foundation’s Board of Directors this spring after 20-plus years. Brown moved to Arizona nearly 50 years ago and has been […]
Flinn Scholars
2021 Flinn Scholars graduate from Arizona universities, join alumni community
The Class of 2021 Flinn Scholars shared experiences and moments that made the Flinn Scholarship special to them during the annual Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, May 3, in Scottsdale. The event also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Flinn Scholars Program. Some stories from the graduating class centered on the group’s travel to France for […]
Bioscience
Arizona biosciences set record highs in research funding, show increasing competitiveness
Arizona continues to outpace the nation in several key bioscience industry and innovation ecosystem metrics, including gains in jobs and academic R&D expenditures. Still, challenges remain in the areas of commercialization and venture capital deal activity. Those are top-line findings in the latest data analysis commissioned by the Flinn Foundation to track the state’s bioscience […]
Flinn Scholars
40 years of Flinn Scholars: Meet the Class of 2025
Top Arizona students to receive prestigious 2025 Flinn Scholarship Twenty Arizona high-school seniors have been awarded the 2025 Flinn Scholarship, the state’s most prestigious merit-based award that provides a full ride to an Arizona public university. The 40th class of Flinn Scholars receives a comprehensive package valued at more than $135,000 over four years, […]