The Daily Stamford Reports on GE's $10.3m Grant to Stamford Schools

Feb 16, 2011 10:00 AM ET

GE Extends $10.3M Grant to Stamford Schools

Learn about the GE Foundation's grant to Stamford schools to close the achievement gap in The Daily Stamford. GE's Bob Corcoran, president of the GE Foundation and its Developing Futures Grant program is quoted as saying “We’re announcing a $10.3 million extension on our grant to the Stamford school system because of the great success you’re having in closing this gap."

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About the GE Foundation
GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the General Electric Company, works to solve some of the world's most difficult problems. In coordination with its partners, it supports U.S. and international education, developing health globally, the environment, public policy, human rights and disaster relief. In addition, GE Foundation supports GE employee and retiree giving and involvement in GE communities around the world. In 2009, the entire GE family — including businesses, employees, retirees and GE Foundation — contributed more than an estimated $220 million to community and educational programs, including more than $100 million from GE Foundation. For more information, visit www.gefoundation.com.

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