Endowments
About 4-H Endowments
Making a long-term investment in 4-H youth
The Michigan 4-H Foundation offers donors gift options designed to
sustain Michigan 4-H Youth Development programs at both county and state
levels. Endowments for 4-H county or state programs provide a
dependable and perpetual source of funding that, when combined with
other public and private annual 4-H funding sources, assures that 4-H
learning opportunities can always be available for Michigan’s young
people.
An endowment is a fund that is held permanently. The corpus of the fund is invested and held intact, and the earnings from the fund are used to support 4-H programs.
Michigan 4-H Foundation Endowment Basics:
- Minimum investment: $30,000
- Endowments can be named in memory of or in tribute to individuals.
- Endowments created during a life-time can see 4-H program impact grow significantly with the addition of a planned or estate gift.
- All endowments are created through agreements negotiated with the donor(s).
- All endowments are managed according to the guidelines set by the Michigan 4-H Foundation’s revenue and spending policy.
- All named endowed funds are recognized in the foundation’s annual report.
- Individual endowment gifts exceeding $25,000 can qualify a donor for Cornerstone Society recognition.
Learn more about:
For more information about Michigan 4-H Foundation endowments, contact Abbey Miller at (517) 353-4433 or email abmiller@msu.edu.
Through 4-H I have learned so many things that can help me build my confidence. I went from feeling insecure about my disability to being able to tell other kids who have dyslexia that even if it is difficult, you shouldn\'t feel embarrassed about it. Since joining 4-H I can share my experience with dyslexia and help people understand the disability.
— Sophia Mason, Monroe County
Sponsor a Brick
Become a permanent part of the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden by sponsoring a brick! Bricks can be donated in your name; in honor of a family, friend or club; or in memory of loved ones. Learn more: Sponsor a brick!.