In 1993, Diana Blank started making charitable donations quietly and anonymously throughout her hometown of Atlanta. It was the beginning of a philanthropic endeavor that would eventually come to be known as The Kendeda Fund. Over the last 30 years her grantmaking has supported projects both nationally and globally, ranging from gun violence prevention and girls’ rights to work on climate change, land conservation, and economic equity.
At the end of 2023, Diana will conclude her giving journey and close the Foundation permanently. All told, she will have made more than $1 billion in grants to hundreds of nonprofit organizations.