# Children's Foundation of Michigan

> Learn how the Children's Foundation of Michigan connects generosity with community needs to benefit children across Michigan\.

Generated by Yoast SEO v28.0, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs.

## Pages
- [Grant Seekers](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/grant-seekers/)
- [Ways to Give](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/ways-to-give/)
- [Focus Areas](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/focus-areas/)
- [Terms and Conditions](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/terms-and-conditions/)
- [Annual Report](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/annual-report/)

## Posts
- [Agency Endowments: Starting where you are, with intention](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/2026/02/02/agency-endowments/): For many nonprofits, establishing an agency endowment can feel like something to revisit later—when resources feel more abundant or fundraising pressures ease\. But agency endowments aren’t about waiting for the perfect moment\. They’re about making an intentional investment in your organization’s future, creating long\-term stability and sustaining your mission for generations to come\.
- [Collaboratives for kids: Maximizing impact through funding partnerships](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/2026/03/09/collaboratives-for-kids-maximizing-impact-through-funding-partnerships/): For many nonprofits, establishing an agency endowment can feel like something to revisit later—when resources feel more abundant or fundraising pressures ease\. But agency endowments aren’t about waiting for the perfect moment\. They’re about making an intentional investment in your organization’s future, creating long\-term stability and sustaining your mission for generations to come\.
- [What is an endowment, and why it matters for giving](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/2026/04/28/what-is-an-endowment-and-why-it-matters-for-giving/): Endowment giving is a powerful way to create lasting impact\. Learn how endowments work and how they support children’s health and well\-being for generations to come\.
- [Honoring loved ones through giving: Memorial and Tribute Gifts](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/2026/05/20/honoring-loved-ones-through-giving-memorial-and-tribute-gifts/)
- [For Ricky: Turning One Family’s Journey Into Hope For Others](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/2026/07/14/for-ricky-turning-one-familys-journey-into-hope-for-others/)

## JetPopup
- [MCS Endowment Recipient Popup \- V2](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/jet-popup/mcs-endowment-recipient-popup-v2/)
- [Team Member \- Bio Popup](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/jet-popup/team-member-bio-popup/)
- [Bio](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/jet-popup/bio/)

## MCS Stories
- [Bill and Lisa Ford Launch $10 Million\+ Endowment Campaign to Foster Brighter Futures for Detroit Region's Youth](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/mcs-story/bill-and-lisa-ford-launch-10-million-endowment-campaign-to-foster-brighter-futures-for-detroit-regions-youth/): To celebrate the historic reopening of Michigan Central Station, Bill and Lisa Ford have established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Campaign\. The campaign aims to raise at least $10 million to establish permanent endowments for Detroit area youth\-serving nonprofit organizations\. 
- [Michigan Central Station Children's Endowment Initiative Nearly Doubles Initial Goal, Raises Over $19M; Applications Now Open for Youth\-Serving Organizations to Apply](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/mcs-story/michigan-central-station-childrens-endowment-initiative-nearly-doubles-initial-goal-raises-over-19m-applications-now-open-for-youth-serving-organizations-to-apply/): As the splendor of the restored historic Michigan Central Station is celebrated, the equally grand goal of the MCS Children’s Endowment can be too thanks to the generosity of the community contributing more than $19 million, nearly double the $10 million the campaign hoped to raise\. Now, local youth\-serving organizations in the Detroit\-area can begin applying as of today, to be selected for one of 10 available endowments\. This philanthropic effort was created by Bill and Lisa Ford in honor of the reopening of the iconic station, working in partnership with Children’s Foundation, a leading children’s philanthropic organization in the region\.

## Events
- [2026 Derby for Kids](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/events/derby/)
- [41st Annual Festival of Trees](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/events/41st-annual-festival-of-trees/)
- [2025 Derby for Kids](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/events/2025-derby-for-kids/)
- [Breakfast of Champions \- April 2025](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/events/breakfast-of-champions-april-2025/)
- [Cheers for Children \- Gatsby Gala](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/events/cheers-for-children-gatsby-gala/)

## Team Members
- [John Barker](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/team-members/john-barker/)
- [Karl Bell](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/team-members/karl-bell/)
- [Michael Ben](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/team-members/michael-ben/)
- [Tom Berman](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/team-members/tom-berman/)
- [Steve J\. Blahunka](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/team-members/steve-j-blahunka/)

## Grant Lists
- [2024](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/grant-lists/2024/)
- [2025](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/grant-lists/2025/)

## MCS Endowment Recipients
- [Brilliant Detroit](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/mcs-endowment-recipi/brilliant-detroit/)
- [Birth Detroit](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/mcs-endowment-recipi/birth-detroit/)
- [Chaldean Community Foundation](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/mcs-endowment-recipi/chaldean-community-foundation/)
- [The Children’s Center](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/mcs-endowment-recipi/the-childrens-center/)
- [InsideOut Literary Arts](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/mcs-endowment-recipi/inside-out-literary-arts/)

## Categories
- [All Updates](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/category/all/)
- [Impact Stories](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/category/impact-stories/)
- [Donor Corner](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/category/donor-corner/)
- [Announcements](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/category/announcements/)

## Tags
- [hide](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/tag/hide/)

## Event Type
- [Children's Foundation](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/event-type/childrens-foundation/)
- [Community Event](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/event-type/community-event/)

## Team Member Type
- [Board of Trustees](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/team-member-type/board-of-trustees/)
- [Our Team](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/team-member-type/our-team/)
- [Honorary Trustees](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/team-member-type/honorary-trustees/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://yourchildrensfoundation.org/sitemap_index.xml)