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ENDOWMENT FOR KIDS

For Michigan’s kids—today, tomorrow, always.

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GIVE IN A WAY THAT SUPPORTS KIDS, FOREVER

Empower what young people need, whenever they need it.

Your support of our Endowment for Kids is a simple way for anyone to make a lasting difference in children’s health and well-being for generations. It meets real needs for young Michiganders today and builds dependable resources so we’re ready for whatever comes next. There are two ways you can support our Endowment for Kids – by directing your gift toward Greatest Needs or toward a specific issue area called a Field of Interest.

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SUPPORT GREATEST NEEDS

Always prepared, for every child in Michigan

When you give to Greatest Needs, your support is directed to where it is needed most, giving us flexibility to respond to the most pressing challenges facing Michigan’s young people and support the programs making the most impact.

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SUPPORT A FIELD OF INTEREST

Focus your giving on what means most to you

Choose an issue area(s) within our Fields of Interest. We focus your gift where it can do the most good for children, today and for the future.

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View our established Field of Interest funds that are making a difference.

  • Autism
  • Abuse + Neglect
  • Basic Needs
  • Childhood Cancer
  • Education
  • Maternal + Infant Health
  • Mental Health
  • Physical Health
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Suicide Prevention

Key Benefits

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Ready for today

Your gift helps kids with the needs they have right now.

Adaptable for tomorrow

Your support lets us respond quickly when new challenges arrive.

Prepared for the future

Your gift creates lasting resources that will benefit generations to come.

Your generosity can take many forms.

Making a gift is simple.

There are countless ways to make a difference.

Learn about the various ways you support Michigan’s kids, from cash gifts to corporate partnerships, tribute funds, planned giving, and more. Together, we can ensure all young Michiganders have the opportunity to thrive!

Types of gifts
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From the moment I learned about the Children’s Foundation of Michigan’s mission, I knew I wanted to be part of it. Establishing a fund for Greatest Needs, along with our SGH Wealth Management Satisfaction Pledge to every client, helps ensure my lasting support reaches wherever Michigan’s kids need it most, now and in the future.

Sam Huszczo, SGH Wealth Management

EVERY STORY BEGINS
WITH A GIFT LIKE YOURS

Making a difference
where it
counts

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Rx Kids: Helping families in Southeast Michigan thrive from the start

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Collaboratives for kids: Maximizing impact through funding partnerships

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A MATTER OF MOMENTS

Give today.
Impact forever.

Looking to make a quick gift with a big impact? Whether it’s a one-time donation or a recurring monthly gift, when you support our Endowment for Kids, your generosity ensures kids have what they need, whenever they need it.

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Start a Fund

Start the conversation—complete this form to connect with our team about establishing a fund with a minimum gift of $10,000.

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