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
Arts and Culture
Flinn and SAACA unveil Flinn Scholars-themed art exhibition
By Jodicee HarrisFlinn FoundationThe Flinn Foundation and Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance have partnered on the exhibition, Art of Achievement: Celebrating 40 years of Flinn Scholars, to display their journeys, evolution, and achievements. About 200 people attended the Feb. 1 reception to premiere the art gallery on display at the Flinn Foundation through 2025. […]
Bioscience
Two Arizona bio startups earn $100K through Flinn entrepreneurship program
Arizona bioscience companies Anuncia Medical and Macula Vision Systems have been selected from a competitive field of startups to receive funding support through the 2025 Flinn Foundation Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program. The companies receive $100,000 in non-dilutive funding support through the Arizona Bioindustry Association, the Foundation’s nonprofit partner. In addition, they can access professional and consulting […]
Flinn Scholars
Flinn Scholars find community and perspective at Life Hack Day
For Flinn Scholars, the journey through college is filled with ambition, challenge, and growth. But just as important as academic and professional success is the ability to pause, reflect, and seek guidance from those who have walked a similar path. That’s exactly what Life Hack Day is all about. A signature event of the […]
Bioscience
A maternal health scare inspires bio entrepreneur Courtney Williams
Emagine Solutions Technology CEO develops The Journey app for pregnant women By Brian PowellFlinn Foundation Courtney Williams is familiar with the alarming statistics centered around maternal health in the United States—the most dangerous country in the developed world to give birth. Preeclampsia and gestational diabetes are on the rise in pregnant women, leading to an […]