News and Updates

Flinn Foundation, Arizona America250 Commission, Art State Arizona reveal Five C’s art installations 

February 11, 2026

A new exhibit at the Flinn Foundation reimagines Arizona’s iconic Five C’s — copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate — in pieces created by artists from around the state.  The Foundation launched the show Feb. 3, in partnership with the Arizona America250 Commission and Art State Arizona, with about…


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Bio researcher, developer to lead Arizona bioscience steering committee

January 21, 2026

An internationally recognized University of Arizona researcher and executive and a Phoenix Bioscience Core developer with Wexford Science and Technology have been named chair and vice chair of the Arizona’s Bioscience Roadmap Steering Committee. Jennifer Barton, Ph.D., and Kyle Jardine…


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Flinn Foundation’s Dawn Wallace receives 2025 ‘Changemaker Award’ from Arizona Cardinals

December 22, 2025

Dawn Wallace, the leader of the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation, is the Arizona Cardinals Football Club’s recipient of the National Football League’s 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker Award. Wallace was recognized on the field at the…


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State arts commission, philanthropies join national network of neuroarts advocates  

November 14, 2025

Emerging field focuses on arts-based programming to enhance health and well-being Arizona has joined 10 regions across the U.S. as part of a new network exploring how the arts can be used to improve the health and well-being of individuals…


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Remembering John Murphy

October 24, 2025

Video: John Murphy on Flinn at FiftyVideo: John Murphy celebrates 40 years of Flinn Scholars John W. Murphy, the Flinn Foundation’s first employee, who transformed philanthropy in Arizona as its president and CEO, died Oct. 22. He was 88. Murphy…


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David Frazer, longtime Flinn board member, dies at age 96

October 24, 2025

David R. Frazer, who was instrumental in the creation of the Flinn Foundation 60 years ago and served on its board of directors for four decades, died Oct. 16 in Scottsdale. He was 96. As a prominent young tax attorney,…


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Flinn Foundation Board of Directors, Chair, Eric M. Reiman, M.D.

Flinn board chair Dr. Eric Reiman receives lifetime achievement award for Alzheimer’s research

October 14, 2025

Collaborative researcher remains focused on finding effective Alzheimer’s prevention therapies Dr. Eric Reiman, who has led Arizona’s transformation into a destination for Alzheimer’s and other age-related research, will receive the 2025 AZBio Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement at the annual…


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