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History
The Dart Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1984 by William A. and Claire T. Dart. Founded in Mason, Michigan, the Dart Foundation continues to be headquartered there. Because of this, the mid-Michigan area has long been a focal point of Dart Foundation philanthropy. Each year grants are also awarded in other areas of the United States and a select number of national and international grants are made.
Mission
Historically, it has been the Dart Foundation’s preference to make grants in support of youth education programs (primarily science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Other areas of interest have included health, community services and journalism programs that focus on the accuracy of news reporting on scientific and environmental issues. Additionally, support is given to national projects such as the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a global resource for journalists who cover violence.
Special Note
William A. Dart, Founder and Chairman of Dart Container Corporation and Board Chairman of the Dart Foundation, passed away on December 2, 2011 at the age of 84. "W A", as he was called, was born in Mason, Michigan, a small town located just south of Lansing. WA and his father established Dart Container Corporation 1960. The Dart Foundation was founded by WA and his wife, Claire, in 1984.
Two of WA's sons have grown up in the family owned business. Ken, Dart's President, joined the company in 1975, and his brother Bob, Chief Executive Officer, followed him five years later. Bob assumed the responsibility for the daily operation of the company in 1993. The company recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, a milestone that WA was both proud of and humbled by.
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Photos by Romana Vysatova. Courtesy of PLTW.
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