about the foundation
Mission Statement
The Maxine Greene Foundation was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in New York State in 2003. The Foundation is a private operating foundation, exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible.
The foundation directs its primary attention to the intersections among various modes of social action and engagements with the arts. Social imagination most often finds expression in diverse art forms: film, literature, theatre, and dance.
The Foundation is concerned with supporting the creation of and informed appreciation of works that embody fresh social visions, that move people to perceive alternative possibilities for the making of humane communities.
This requires an approach to education not only in the schools but in community centers, churches, parks, and the like. In this context, education is seen as more than schooling but as a process of awakening diverse persons and enabling them to develop their talents and work with one another to help bring into existence a better and more just social order and a more meaningful way of being in the world.
Sunday Salons
are periodically sponsored by the Foundation. They are informal and lively discussions of works of literature of contemporary interest. Our Salons are open to individuals interested in participating in the discussion and are held at the home of Maxine Greene, and at select satellite locations. Video-clips of highlights from our Salons may be viewed on each Salon page.
Online Community
Our web site is maintained as a place where teachers, artists and others interested in our mission congregate for updates around the latest foundation events and activities; and learn about our Grantees and the programs we support. Throughout this site, we encourage your participation in the dialogue. This web site is also the place where scholars will find The Maxine Greene Library, a repository for Dr. Greene’s papers, speeches, articles, books and video; as well as Maxine Greene’s Calendar, listing Dr. Greene’s appearances.