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.
- 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 permanently recognized in the foundation’s annual report.
- 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, email info@mi4hfdn.org or call 517-353.6692.
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4-H is an engaging and fun program where you can learn about animals, responsibility and so much more. There are a lot of activities and opportunities that I can do and have because of 4-H.
— Kylie Smith, Ionia 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!.