The Children’s Foundation is trusted to manage over 400 funds, supporting individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits.
We seek to advance the possibilities of philanthropy through a three-pronged, strategic approach:
Quick Giving
Many donors choose to give by personal check, credit card, cash, or gifts of securities. These methods are simple, fast, and allow us to put your gift to work right away. You can direct your gift to a specific project or let us use it where it’s needed most. Whether you give online, by phone, or by mail, we will send you a thank-you letter acknowledging your contribution.
Gifts-In-Kind
We also accept gifts-in-kind such as real estate, art, or jewelry. These donations may qualify for a tax receipt based on the fair market value, which is determined by qualified appraisers. This tax credit can help offset capital gains taxes, providing potential tax savings.
Major Gifts for Lasting Impact
If you want to make a significant difference in a specific area, consider making a major gift or starting your own fund. We’ll work with you to align your generosity with your interests—from supporting research to advancing early childhood health.
Major gifts can have an immediate impact and can also be endowed to provide ongoing support.
Recognition and Naming Opportunities
The Children’s Foundation offers many ways to publicly recognize your generosity, including naming opportunities.
For more information, please contact Development Director, Ashley Ashkenazi at [email protected].
What better legacy can there be than to provide healing for future generations? Gift planning is a way for you to personally help advance pediatric healthcare while also achieving your retirement and estate planning goals.
DISCOVER YOUR GIVING OPTIONS
We will work with you to find a charitable plan that lets you provide for your family and support The Children’s Foundation. Start here by learning the different gift options available to you.
A gift to The Children’s Foundation is an ideal way to honor a friend, family member, loved one, community leader, organization or just someone who deserves special attention.
Your generous, tax-deductible gift will help advance the health and wellness of children and their families and will continue to have a positive impact in their lives for years to come. While honoring or memorializing special people in your life, you are making a difference for children.
There are many special occasions where a The Children’s Foundation Honor and Memorial donation makes for a perfect gift such as:
Birthdays
Weddings
Anniversaries
Baptisms
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Family Reunions
All gifts will be recognized with an acknowledgment letter to the notificant and the gift amount will remain confidential.
A tribute or memorial gift can be made online by clicking here.
You can also make your gift via phone by contacting Dianne Wilson, Manager, Constituent Information and Donor Stewardship: (313) 993-8815
Interested in working with The Children’s Foundation on a cause-related marketing campaign? Contact us today to get started on a plan. We will work with your business (small or large) on a mutually beneficial marketing campaign.
Katie Couture, Special Events Manager: (313) 261-9878
Corporations can take a lead role in advancing the mission of The Children’s Foundation. Your support will illustrate your company’s commitment to giving back and show that you care about the health and well-being of children in your community. Your company can help support children through corporate philanthropy and corporate sponsorship of fundraising events.
Katie Couture, Special Events Manager: (313) 261-9878
Each year, The Children’s Foundation proudly receives significant support from local and national family, private, and community foundations. Foundation grants support many outstanding programs ranging from innovative research initiatives to program support for community outreach and education.
Therese Quattrociocchi Longe, Director, Corporate & Foundation: (313) 745-0138
Thank you for your interest in fundraising on behalf of Children’s Foundation. Your efforts help bring awareness to the challenges children and families are facing and our mission to improve the health and wellness of children and families. Funds you help us raise directly support dynamic programming for our community-based partners.
There are a variety of ways that you can fundraise for us:
Whether it is a golf outing, boat parade or school penny drive, there are many creative fundraising events you can host to support Children’s Foundation. Learn more about hosting and planning an event, here.
If you are a business owner, consider hosting Shop for a Cause. By donating a percentage of sales, this is an opportunity to show customers and clients your support for an important mission via the services and products they already enjoy. To learn more about how you can fundraise for Children’s Foundation with Shop for a Cause, click here.
Katie Couture, Events Manager: (586) 441-9671
You can create your own unique online fundraiser to share with your network to raise money for the important cause of your choice. To learn more or to start your own crowdfunding campaign, click here.
OUR 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.
