The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation promotes positive change in peoples lives and builds and enhances the communities in which they live. We seek innovative solutions that enable young people, families and communities to achieve results beyond what seems possible today. Formed in 1995, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation promotes innovative solutions to improve the lives of youth and their families, seeking results that move communities beyond what seems possible today. The Foundation invests in early childhood development, education, greenspace, and the arts and leads giving programs for each of the Blank Family of Businesses, including the Atlanta Falcons. Mr. Blank co-founded The Home Depot, the worlds largest home improvement retailer, in 1978 and retired from the company as co-chairman in 2001. Through the foundation and his familys personal giving, Mr. Blank has granted more than $250 million to various charitable organizations.