About Us

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is strengthening the region's quality of life by:

• Building "community capital" – for today and tomorrow
• Enhancing the region's quality of life
• Engaging people and organizations in philanthropy
• Convening, planning and working for positive change
• Supporting and launching new initiatives

Every day, the Community Foundation is helping individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and other foundations meet their charitable goals. We are privileged to facilitate the philanthropic spirit in southeast Michigan. As stated in our mission, The Community Foundation exists in perpetuity to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of southeastern Michigan.

Since 1984, we have been serving as a vehicle for donors, volunteers and community members to identify important issues, share ideas and build the financial resources to make positive long-term change. We are building permanent community capital in the form of endowments that create a base of stable financial support for the region.

Since our founding, the Community Foundation has distributed more than $311 million to support thousands of charitable activities. The Foundation has grown to over $670 million in assets and holds more than 900 funds established by individuals, families, businesses, nonprofit organizations and private foundations. We provide a flexible way to give back to one's community.

The Community Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization governed by a board of 55 volunteer civic leaders. Of the more than 670 community foundations nationwide, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is among the top 30 in assets. Gifts to the Community Foundation provide the maximum Michigan and federal charitable deductions allowed by law.

We invite you to learn more about us and let us help you realize your charitable dreams.