Good works in the community
Fueled by Tom’s personal passion for creating positive impact, his expansive philanthropic actions focus on two key areas essential to community development – youth empowerment and opportunities for economic mobility.
“The way you create success long term
is to have a great foundationaND A great belief system.”
Tom aims to impact people’s ability to improve their economic well-being by making grants to strategic partners with proven track records of achieving this goal in the communities they serve.
“I’m humbled for the opportunity to impact the Flint Community.”
Supporting Multiple Organizations That Focus on Serving Flint
Tom’s FlintNOW organization was founded to provide immediate relief during the Flint water crisis.
In partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, FlintNOW provides program funding to organizations helping children in Flint that are focused on community development, nutrition, education and healthcare initiatives.
Supporting a Range of Initiatives
Over the years,the Tom Gores Family Foundation (TGFF) has supported a variety of important initiatives to the Gores family, including Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, S.A.Y. Detroit, Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, United Way and Boys & Girls Club, among many others.
“Tom cares about improving the lives of others”
Arn TelleM
Vice Chariman, Detroit Pistons
