Planned Gifts
You can make plans for support of Michigan 4-H Youth Development through your will or estate plan. We strongly suggest you consult with both your legal advisor and a Michigan 4-H Foundation representative before making such a gift.
Charitable Gift Annuities
Through charitable gift annuities, a significant cash or securities gift is made. The donor receives a guaranteed rate of return for life. At the donor's or named beneficiary's death, the Michigan 4-H Foundation is then able to use the money to support 4-H programs.
Life Insurance or Retirement Funds
You can name the Michigan 4-H Foundation as primary or secondary beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy or a new policy. Similarly, you can name the foundation to receive proceeds from retirement funds after your death.
Bequest
You can name the Michigan 4-H Foundation to receive funds through your will. You can choose a specific amount, a percentage of the estate or a residual after other distributions from your estate are fulfilled.
Gifts in Kind
The foundation can receive certain valuable gifts of property or equipment such as farmland, residences and equipment for which the foundation has a use in connection with its mission.
Endowments
You can make a named endowed gift that will keep giving to 4-H Youth Development for many years to come. You can endow support for a specific program or project area for a minimum $10,000 gift. You can also endow a fund that supports college scholarships for a minimum gift investment of $30,000. The annual income from the endowed investment is provided to support annual programming and education in your area of interests. Learn more about Michigan 4-H Foundation endowment funds.
Please contact the Michigan 4-H Foundation for instructions on making non-cash gifts. It is recommended that you consult with your tax adviser or attorney as well as with a Michigan 4-H Foundation representative before making an unusual gift to verify that your intention can be met.
The Michigan 4-H Foundation, a public foundation headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, USA, receives charitable contributions and special grants for the development and support of 4-H youth programs in Michigan. The foundation is licensed to solicit charitable gifts by the state of Michigan. (MICS 2751) The Michigan 4-H Foundation is committed to financial accountability. Read our Statement of Financial Accountability or view the foundation's GuideStar listing for nonprofit accountability including financial data and IRS Form 990.