Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
A private US foundation: institutional support for civil society and strengthening organisational capacity.
About the fund
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is a private American charitable foundation established in 1926 by industrialist Charles Stewart Mott, a co-founder of General Motors.
The Foundation's work focuses on four areas: civil society, environment, the development of Flint, Michigan, and reducing poverty. As of 2022, the Foundation's assets stood at about USD 3.7 billion, with annual grants exceeding USD 190 million.
The Foundation has supported civil society in Central and Eastern Europe for over 30 years. After Russia's 2022 invasion, Mott directed USD 5.7 million to humanitarian aid and strengthening Ukrainian civil society.
Focus areas
- Civil society development
- Environment and sustainable development
- Reducing poverty
- Support for local communities and community foundations
- Philanthropy development
- Local resilience and recovery
Interesting facts
Founded in 1926; as of 2022, the Foundation's assets stood at about USD 3.7 billion.
In 2022, the Foundation awarded 385 grants totalling USD 190.6 million.
After 24 February 2022, directed USD 5.7 million to Ukraine's needs.
How to apply
The Foundation favours local-level projects that strengthen civic participation and community resilience. Focus areas and approaches are at mott.org.
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