Our Foundation

Mission

The Children’s Foundation is a catalyst for change, partnering with the community to advance solutions and discoveries that improve the physical and mental health of children in Michigan.

Vision

Our vision is a Michigan where all children have equitable opportunities to lead healthy lives.

Who We Are

Through fundraising, grant-making, and advocacy, the Children’s Foundation improves the lives of children by helping to build equitable systems and strengthen community organizations. The Foundation’s innovative and collaborative approach to philanthropy advances the health of the whole child and addresses the needs of young people today and into the future. 

Our Values

Children First: We work intentionally to advance solutions that will have the biggest impact on children’s health.

Advance Possibilities: We embrace a culture of continuous improvement and unbounded curiosity, challenging both ourselves and established processes to change for the better.

Collaboration: By prioritizing representation, participation, and information equity, we achieve larger goals through unity and collaboration.

Relationship-focused: We strive to build and sustain meaningful relationships that extend beyond organizational boundaries to strengthen the broader ecosystem that supports young people.

Advocacy: We are committed to understanding and addressing the needs of the community, leveraging our resources to create a significant and positive impact.

Trust: We commit to being a trusted organization, built upon credibility, reliability, intention, and accountability.

THE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION INITIATIVES

We represent these brands collectively to expand outreach, awareness, and support fundraising initiatives that actively work towards fulfilling our mission.

THE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING PARTNERS

We partner with these organizations to support fundraising initiatives and create innovative approaches for awareness.

Over $85 Million

AWARDED SINCE 2011LY