County 4-H Endowment Match Fund
Help build a $1.5 million County 4-H Endowment Match Fund that will provide a 1:1 statewide match opportunity for counties to establish new or grow existing permanent 4-H endowments ultimately resulting in a $3 million investment in county 4-H endowments. Your gift will help create sustainable funding for local 4-H programs, leadership development, volunteer support, educational opportunities and emerging community needs across Michigan.
County endowments provide permanent resources that help support youth programs, volunteer development and emerging local needs for generations to come. By investing in the match fund, donors can help:
- Inspire local giving
- Strengthen county fundraising efforts
- Create a lasting source of support for county 4-H programs across the state
Goal:
Join Us in Creating a Lasting Legacy
By contributing to the County 4-H Endowment Match Fund, you are helping communities create perpetual support for local 4-H programs while encouraging additional philanthropy across the state. Together, we can build a $1.5 million match pool and ensure Michigan youth have access to life-changing 4-H opportunities today, tomorrow and forever.
Make your gift today and invest in a Beyond Ready future with Michigan 4-H.
To learn more about this Michigan 4-H Beyond Ready Campaign priority or explore further gift options, contact Michigan 4-H Foundation Director Abbey Miler at (517) 353-6692 or abmiller@msu.edu.
County Endowment Investment Impact in Action
Rorabaugh family establishes endowment to support Iron, Mecosta and Menominee County 4-H
February 11, 2026
The Rorabaugh Family 4-H Endowment, established at the Michigan 4-H Foundation by Thomas Rorabaugh and Joyce Hartom, will provide perpetual annual support for three county 4-H programs.
Michigan Pork Producers Association establishes new 4-H endowment to support Michigan’s future livestock leaders
The Michigan 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Michigan Pork Producers Association 4-H Endowment, established through a five-year pledge from the Michigan Pork Producers Association (MPPA).
County 4-H endowments are making a difference in local communities
November 23, 2020
County 4-H endowments provide general support for current 4-H program delivery, purchase or development of new program and learning materials, support for 4-H youth leadership experiences or any future areas of great need to advance the county 4-H program.