Ways To Give
There are a variety of ways you can support Michigan 4-H’ers by donating to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Together, we can help build a Ready Generation!
Thank you for your generosity!
Questions about making a gift? Contact us at 517-353-6692 or email info@mi4hfdtn.org.
Cash GiftsYou can make a cash gift using a credit card through online giving, monthly giving or by check. Checks can be made payable and mailed to: |
Give in honor of someoneRecognize someone who made a difference in your life! Make a memorial or tribute gift online or by sending a check to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. The Foundation will then send an acknowledgement of your thoughtfulness to whomever you designate. Learn more. |
Monthly GivingConsider a monthly recurring donation to support Michigan 4-H. You may choose to setup a monthly gift charged to your credit/debit card. Or you may have your gift automatically deducted from your bank account each month as an electronic fund transfer (EFT). |
Donor Advised FundsRecommend a 4-H gift from your donor advised fund to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, non-profit tax ID #38-1539997. Please contact Abbey Miller at abmiller@msu.edu or call 517-353-4433 to discuss your gift and provide the information you need. |
Charitable IRA Gift (RMD)Make a tax-free qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA. It’s possible when you donate directly from your IRA account to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Your contribution can count towards your required minimum distribution (RMD). Learn more. |
Gifts of StockThe Michigan 4-H Foundation gratefully accepts gifts of stock or appreciated securities. To initiate a stock transfer as a gift to the Michigan 4-H Foundation, please contact Abbey Miller at abmiller@msu.edu or call 517-353-4433 for stock transfer instructions and to let us know a stock gift has been initiated. |
Company Matching Gifts — Double Your Donation!Many companies will match their employees’ gifts to the Michigan 4-H Foundation through their giving programs. Contact your company’s Human Resources department to see if your company matches gifts to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and if so, request their matching gift form to enclose with your gift to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. |
In-Kind GiftsIn-kind donations, including certain gifts of valuable property or assets such as residences, farmland, equipment and agricultural products for which the foundation has a use in connection with its mission are accepted, however some restrictions apply. Please contact Abbey Miller at abmiller@msu.edu or call 517-353-4433 to discuss your gift and provide the information you need. |
Gifts of GrainBy donating grain, farmers can provide 4-H opportunities for 4-H youth across the state and save on income tax! |
Life Insurance or Retirement FundThe Michigan 4-H Foundation can be named a primary or secondary beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy or as the beneficiary of the remaining assets in an IRA, 401(k), 403(b) and other pension plans, offering income tax benefits to the donor. |
Leave a Legacy – Support 4-H Through Your EstateIncluding Michigan 4-H in your estate plans — whether through a bequest in your will or another type of planned gift — is a meaningful way to ensure the future of 4-H. You can choose to make an impact today or create a lasting legacy that benefits 4-H beyond your lifetime. There are flexible giving options available that allow you to support 4-H while also providing for your loved ones. Please contact Abbey Miller at abmiller@msu.edu or call 517-353-4433 to discuss your gift and provide the information you need. |
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Corporate and Foundation Giving
Corporate and foundations may invest in Michigan 4-H through gifts, grants, sponsorships and marketing collaborations with the Michigan 4-H Foundation. Learn more about corporate partnerships.
The Michigan 4-H Foundation does not provide tax advice. Please contact your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.
If you are interested in making a non-cash gift or to establish an endowment, please contact the Michigan 4-H Foundation at (517) 353-6692 or by email at info@mi4hfdtn.org to verify that your gift intention can be met.
The Michigan 4‑H Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations to the Michigan 4‑H Foundation are tax deductible as allowed by law. For tax purposes, our EIN is 38-1539997.
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4-H has been an incredibly transformative experience for me. It has opened up a whole new world of opportunities, allowed me to form lasting relationships, and given me the chance to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
— Brooklyn Hetrick, Oakland 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!.