The Children’s Foundation of Michigan is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children across the state by connecting philanthropic generosity with community needs. Through strategic grantmaking and strong partnerships, we support programs and initiatives that create meaningful, long-lasting impact for Michigan’s kids.

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan is the assumed name of Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees comprised of community leaders, financial professionals, and dedicated philanthropists who provide oversight and ensure responsible stewardship of resources.

Established in 2003 as Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, the organization began a new chapter in 2011 as an independent grantmaking foundation. When Children’s Hospital of Michigan became an investor-owned organization, the Children’s Foundation of Michigan was established to continue the hospital’s philanthropic legacy. While we continue to partner with Children’s Hospital of Michigan in support of shared philanthropic initiatives, we have expanded our scope to better serve children and families throughout Michigan.

Since becoming an independent foundation, the Children’s Foundation of Michigan has awarded more than $90 million in grant funding to advance children’s health and wellbeing statewide.

Our financial practices are guided by principles of transparency, accountability, and a long-term commitment to maximizing impact for children and families.

To view a copy of our most recent IRS Form 990 or to learn more about our financial stewardship, please contact us at [email protected]

Please call (313) 964-6994 for any questions you may have.

The Federal Tax ID number for Children’s Foundation of Michigan is: 32-0087353

Our legal name is Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, with an assumed name of Children’s Foundation of Michigan

Yes. The Children’s Foundation of Michigan is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Whether you give online, by phone, or by mail, we will send a gift acknowledgment letter to the address you provide. This acknowledgment of your gift conforms to Internal Revenue Service requirements for tax purposes.

Philanthropic contributions that were raised and designated for Children’s Hospital of Michigan have been transferred to the Children’s Foundation of Michigan.

In 2011, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette gave his consent for the Children’s Foundation of Michigan to receive the approximately $90M in restricted charitable gifts and endowments that had been donated to Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation since inception.

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan is committed to effectively administering and stewarding these charitable gifts consistent with donor intent and the needs of children in our community.

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan (formerly Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation) was created by administrators and trustees of the Children’s Hospital of Michigan in 2003 to support the hospital as its primary philanthropic partner.

In 2011, the Detroit Medical Center was sold to Vanguard Health and became a for-profit entity (which was subsequently sold to Tenet Heath, an investor-owned corporation). This sale established Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation as an independent public foundation, beginning with a financial base representing 120 years of philanthropy toward Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Today, the Foundation grants funds to programs benefiting children’s health and wellbeing at the hospital and beyond.

The relationship between the Foundation and the hospital remains extremely close. Funds provided to the hospital by the Foundation each year support numerous programs at the hospital and its academic partner for research and education.

The relationship between the Foundation and the hospital is different than prior to the sale of the DMC, but it is a strong and dedicated partnership now and into the future.

The Children’s Foundation of Michigan is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children across our state. While hospitals remain an important part of that work, we know that children’s health is shaped by many factors—at home, in schools, and throughout their communities.

By expanding our focus beyond the hospital setting, we’re able to partner more broadly with community organizations, listen more closely to local needs, and support solutions that improve outcomes for children today and over the long term. This approach allows us to create meaningful, lasting impact for Michigan’s kids where it matters most.

Yes. The Children’s Foundation of Michigan remains committed to supporting programs at the hospital that benefit children and families. Donors may designate their gifts to hospital-based initiatives focused on child health advocacy and outreach, pediatric medical research, and pediatric medical education. Your gift will be directed according to your wishes and used to support meaningful impact for children.

The Foundation is happy to honor the wishes of generous donors who desire to support the hospital. Donors may make gifts to a specific program area or research effort by indicating their area of interest when their gift is made.

Fundraising events have long been an important source of support for the Children’s Foundation of Michigan. Whether you are a local school, youth group, business, fraternal organization, union local or religious group – the Foundation can help with planning, logistics, and follow-up. Check out our How to Get Involved section of our website for ideas to get started today or contact Development Director, Katie Couture, at [email protected] to discuss your plans.

Companies can take a lead role in advancing the mission of the Foundation. Your support will show your company’s commitment to giving back and that you care about your local community. There are several ways you can get involved and we invite you to learn more here.  For more information, please contact Development Director Katie Couture at [email protected]

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is always looking for volunteers to help! Click here for a list of ideas. Please contact [email protected] for more information about opportunities to help.

There are many ways for you to make a charitable contribution to support the Children’s Foundation of Michigan. They include gifts of cash/checks, credit-card gifts, gifts of appreciated securities, real-estate gifts, estate gifts and tribute gifts.  We invite you to learn more, here.

Yes! Please contact Development Director, Ashley Ashkenazi at [email protected] for more information.

If you would like to leave an estate gift to the Children’s Foundation of Michigan or the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, please click here or contact Development Director, Ashley Ashkenazi at [email protected]

Children’s Hospital of Michigan would be grateful to receive in-kind gifts. Click here for a list of gifts that the hospital is able to receive, along with donation drop off information.

Yes, you can make an online gift today by clicking here.

Your gift transaction is safe and secure. You can also download a donation form and mail your gift or make a gift by phone by calling (313) 964-6994.