Children's Foundation

#ICYMI: :While raising more than $19 million for the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative, President & CEO Andrew Stein and Campaign Co-Chair Lisa Ford, talked to hundreds of individuals, foundations, and companies about how this effort will impact Detroit’s kids today and into the future. The two most common questions they received were “Why endowments?” and “What does success look like?” In this Detroit Free Press OpEd, they share their answers: https://lnkd.in/ghMiAi3w

Tonight is the night that Dave Coulier (with help from John Stamos) will be playing Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in hopes of raising important funds to support the Children's Foundation's investments at Children's Hospital of Michigan! Don’t miss a moment starting at 9/8c on ABC and stream on Hulu!

In Michigan, there are 3 million children between the ages of 0-24 -- and we believe that each one of these children should have equitable opportunities to lead healthy lives. Through collaborative philanthropy, 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 kids in our state.

If you were not able to attend this morning's informational webinar for the Michigan Central Station Children's Endowment Initiative, a recording is available to watch here: https://ow.ly/JHwV50SFr8Q

Join us tomorrow! Eligible youth-serving organizations are invited to learn more about the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative at an informational webinar. The Children's Foundation will provide an overview of the initiative, answer frequently asked questions, and respond to questions submitted by webinar attendees (as time allows). Sign-up here: https://ow.ly/6QKs50SxgoL

Since 2021, • Derek Dickow has generously raised approximately $272,000 to improve the physical and mental health of kids in our community. Through Power Connections. he shares the Children's Foundation's mission and impact encouraging attendees to create a meaningful change today and for generations to come. Link in bio to learn more about Derek's philanthropic efforts: https://lnkd.in/gEJ-czN8

While raising more than $19 million for the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative, President & CEO Andrew Stein and Campaign Co-Chair Lisa Ford, talked to hundreds of individuals, foundations, and companies about how this effort will impact Detroit’s kids today and into the future. The two most common questions they received were “Why endowments?” and “What does success look like?” In today’s Detroit Free Press OpEd, they share their answers: https://ow.ly/wRu050SASvK

We are excited to announce that Patricia Lasutschinkow is the recipient of our 2024-25 Behavioral Health Scholarship. Lasutschinkow is a student at Eastern Michigan University’s Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program and expected to graduate in 2025. She aspires to work in an academic medical center to provide clinical interventions to pediatric medical populations, in addition to conducting assessments and providing recommendations to families regarding next steps for their child. In 2019, our generous Board of Trustees established the Behavioral Health Scholarship which aims to increase the number of professionals in Michigan specializing in youth mental health. More about the scholarship and this year’s recipient, here. https://lnkd.in/gS-Zf2vh

Eligible youth-serving organizations are invited to join us on Thursday, July 18 for a webinar about the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative. The Children's Foundation will provide an overview of the initiative, answer frequently asked questions, and respond to questions submitted by webinar attendees (as time allows). Sign-up here: https://ow.ly/FbEt50Sxgni

Your individual retirement account (IRA) is an excellent tool for saving for your retirement years. Even better, it’s an extremely easy way to support children, today: 1) If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can use the IRA charitable rollover to make a tax-free gift to The Children’s Foundation. In fact, beginning in 2023, you have the option to make a one-time charitable distribution up to $50,000 from your IRA directly into a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust. 2) If you are 59 1/2 or older, you may withdraw from your IRA without penalty. You’ll pay income tax on the amount you take, but if you itemize your tax deductions, you are eligible to take an income tax charitable deduction for the full value of the gift. 3) If now isn’t a good time to part with assets, you can name The Children’s Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, other retirement plan assets, life insurance policy, or donor advised fund. For more information, or to contact us: https://lnkd.in/gaB-ta8m