Flinn Foundation

The Flinn Foundation is privately endowed, philanthropic grantmaking organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, established in 1965 by Dr. Robert S. and Irene P. Flinn. The mission of the Flinn Foundation 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 leadership in Arizona.