Green Garden Bakery, a George Family Foundation grantee-partner, received national attention on Good Morning America.

For over fifteen years, the George Family Foundation (GFF) has been a loyal supporter of Karuna-Shechen. On the occasion of the foundation's 30th anniversary and Karuna-Shechen's 25th, they wanted to look back on the unique bond of trust that unites them, and the shared values and motivations that inspire their actions.

The George Family: Lifelong Stewards of the National Parks

Bill George remembers his close friend, David Gergen, with his years of service and great leadership.

Minnesota humanitarians Bill and Penny George received the distinguished arts philanthropist award Friday from the Guthrie Theater at its annual gala.

This week, the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis will recognize Penny and Bill George for their contributions to the theater company. Penny and Bill join Chris Egert and Megan Newquist to talk about their contributions to the arts, and how the George Family Foundation has funded millions of dollars of other philanthropic projects.

After Trump threats, the George Family Foundation donates $1M to Harvard. Bill George spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann about the move.

Bill George, the former Medtronic chief executive and prominent Minnesota philanthropist, knows that his $1 million donation to Harvard won’t plug the multibillion-dollar hole the school is facing. But he hopes he’s setting an example.

On Tuesday, the George Family Foundation announced that it is giving $1 million to the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership to “extend and expand” the foundation’s namesake fellowship program there.

This week, the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Center for Public Leadership (CPL) announced an expanded commitment to training the next generation of leaders with a new $1 million gift from the George Family Foundation.

During a recent visit to the HKS campus, Bill George talked with the Center for Public Leadership about how leaders find their moral compass and follow it in difficult times.

George Family Foundation grantee-partner Green Garden Bakery is on a mission to change the world—one veggie-infused baked good at a time.

Tricia’s YMCA story is a testament to the power of community, connection, and well-being. From her stepdaughter Nevaeh growing up in Y programs to her own career in early childhood education, Tricia’s journey has come full circle.

The Midwest Trans Health Education Network has trained about 50 health care providers from all over the region, including in rural areas. Over eight virtual sessions, they prepare members of each cohort to be able to take care of trans patients.

People are flocking to Minnesota as a trans refuge. Providers like Family Tree Clinic are struggling to meet the demand.

YMCA of the North - George Wellbeing’s Penny George, Michelle Edgerton, and Sally St. John are featured in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Faces of Minneapolis Saint Paul Minnesota 2023.

Merriam-Webster has announced "authentic" as its word of the year for 2023. As this article in Inc. calls out, “Being authentic is crucial, especially in leadership and human interaction. Unfortunately, sometimes, we choose to hide our true selves to achieve a specific outcome. We wear a mask and try to impress others by working the room.”

The Georges are among the Minnesota humanitarians who use their talents and treasure to address stubborn social challenges. Before an early fall bike ride, the couple sat down with the Star Tribune to talk about their upbringing, crucibles and hopes.