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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

Bioscience

Ten Arizona research teams earn $100K Flinn Foundation seed grants

The Flinn Foundation Seed Grants to Promote Translational Research program has awarded a combined $1 million to 10 Arizona research teams with the potential to turn their findings into viable products and treatments that impact patients. The program’s 10th cohort was selected in an open competitive process among 82 proposals from 13 universities, health systems, […]

Flinn Scholars

78 Arizona seniors named 2025 Flinn Scholarship Semifinalists

The Flinn Foundation has selected 78 Flinn Scholarship Semifinalists to advance in the process to earn Arizona’s most competitive merit-based college scholarship. The Flinn Scholarship, now in its 40th year, is valued at more than $135,000 and provides a full ride covering tuition, housing, meals, and at least two study abroad experiences in partnership with […]

Bioscience

2025 Bio Capital Conference set for March 6 in Phoenix

The Flinn Foundation Bio Capital Conference, formerly known as the BioPreneur Conference, is an all-day event set for March 6 at the Creighton University Health Sciences Campus in Phoenix. The conference, “Managing Growth and VC Capital As You Scale,” will bring together investors and the startup community with a specific focus on the biosciences and […]

Arts and Culture

Flinn commits nearly $4M to Arizona arts groups

The Flinn Foundation is pledging almost $4 million to Arizona arts and culture organizations, a substantial financial commitment designed to support the groups’ long-term sustainability.  The grants, which run through 2027, will directly support 18 of the state’s largest arts organizations as well as smaller groups operating in rural or underserved areas.  The gifts come […]