News and Updates

$30,000 for Arizona bioscience startups now available

September 17, 2018

The Flinn Foundation’s Bioscience Entrepreneurship Program has opened its 2019 application for Arizona early-stage bioscience firms. The program provides $30,000 in funding support for up to six firms each year, administered through a nonprofit partner. Opportunities are also offered to…


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Mary O’Reilly named new Flinn Foundation Vice President, Bioscience Research Programs

June 28, 2018

Mary O’Reilly, Ph.D., a philanthropy executive with extensive industry and laboratory experience, has been named the new Vice President, Bioscience Research Programs at the Flinn Foundation, where she will help implement grantmaking programs and other activities designed to advance Arizona’s…


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Advancing Arizona - 2018 Foundation Report

Out of Many, One

March 06, 2018

President & CEO’s Message | Foundation Report 2018 By Tammy McLeod President & CEO Almost as long as I have lived in Arizona—now nearly half my life—I have admired the Flinn Foundation’s mission and leadership in our state. When I…


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Advancing Arizona - 2018 Foundation Report

With Gratitude to a Steward of Flinn—and Our State

March 06, 2018

Board Chair’s Message | Foundation Report 2018 By David J. Gullen, M.D. Chair, Board of Directors Jack Jewett has always understood and cared deeply about Arizona. And for more than eight years, we were privileged to witness that commitment up…


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Flinn Foundation President & CEO, Tammy McLeod.

Flinn Foundation names Tammy McLeod new President and CEO

August 16, 2017

Following a national search, the Flinn Foundation board of directors has chosen one of Arizona’s most broadly accomplished executives and community leaders as its new president and chief executive officer. Tammy McLeod, currently the vice president for energy resource management…


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Longtime Flinn Foundation board member
Dr. Merlin Kampfer passes away

May 02, 2017

Dr. Merlin Kampfer, who served on the Flinn Foundation board of directors for 26 years and was the personal physician for Irene Flinn, passed away April 18 at his home in Santa Fe, N.M. Dr. Kampfer joined the Flinn board…


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Longtime Arizona leader Jack Jewett to retire as Flinn Foundation CEO

March 02, 2017

Jack B. Jewett will retire as Flinn Foundation President and CEO at the end of September, concluding more than eight years of service in which the foundation expanded and enhanced its program areas to better serve Arizona. Russell Reynolds Associates,…


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