General Motors Foundation, Inc. was a

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and the philanthropic vehicle of

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from its establishment in 1976 until its termination in 2017. Charities funded by the foundation included

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, and the

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. In 2017, General Motors eliminated the General Motors Foundation and now funds its charitable giving directly from the corporation. Jackie Parker, head of the organization, resigned in July 2017.

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