Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation
The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation is a Children’s Foundation initiative that supports the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Funds support numerous programs, research efforts and education. The outcomes are a direct result of the combination of expertise and passion to help children by providing our partners with the resources to support child health advocacy and outreach, pediatric medical research and medical education.
As the largest recipient of the Foundation’s grants, together we set an example of what can be done with a focused commitment to support programs that advance our mission to impact the health and wellness of children and their families.

Leaders for Kids


Paul W. Smith Charities
The Paul W. Smith Charities benefits The Children’s Foundation, Detroit PAL, Variety and the Children’s Center. Paul W. Smith raises funds through the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic, which has raised more than $5.5 million over 15 years, and the Paul W. Smith Caring for Kids Club which was established in 2020.
First Tee – Greater Detroit
First Tee enables youth in Detroit to build their strength of character through the game of golf. First Tee – Greater Detroit is one of the organization’s first established chapters. For more than 20 years, First Tee has worked with schools, parents, and the community, to provide active learning experiences that help youth build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience that they can carry to everything they do. The program seamlessly integrates the game of golf with a life skills curriculum that progresses through seven levels for kids ages five to 18.


Jamie Daniels Foundation