Support for Recovery of Nonprofit Organizations
For New Applicants: As of April 15th, we replaced our standard grantmaking guidelines with revised guidelines for the remaining two grant cycles of 2020. These have been redesigned to provide...
Apr 28th 2020
In General
Detroit Pistons and Detroit Youth Choir Stand as One for Healthcare Workers Everywhere
The Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Youth Choir thank health care workers everywhere for their strength and dedication in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Inspired by their efforts, Tom Gores,...
Apr 22nd 2020
In General
New grants supporting local journalism projects and outlets
In year three of the Detroit Journalism Engagement Fund, a partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan,...
Apr 21st 2020
In General
Chelsea Community Foundation providing immediate needs grants during pandemic
The Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) is providing 11 grants totaling $140,000 to meet targeted emerging community needs during the COVID-19 crisis. “The CCF Board wanted to proactively address the needs in the...
Apr 16th 2020
In Press Release
CFSEM President speaks with WXYZ about COVID-19 and 2020 Census WXYZ Detroit
On Sunday, April 5th, four influential Michigan leaders, including Mariam C. Noland, President of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, discussed how they and their respective organizations are navigating through...
Apr 6th 2020
In In The News
Foundations Launch Effort and Make Immediate Grants to Address Needs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Today, a group of foundations announced strategies to meet targeted emerging community needs during the COVID-19 crisis. The initial funders are the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the DMC Foundation,...
Mar 24th 2020
In General,Press Release
A Message for Our Donors
Much like you, at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, we are closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. As this global crisis rapidly evolves, we continue to...
Mar 18th 2020
In General
A Message for Our Grantees
Much like you, at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, we are closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. We are working by the hour to equip ourselves...
Mar 18th 2020
In General
Tax Law Changes and Charitable Giving in 2020
While federal tax law governing retirement benefits has changed significantly as of January 1, 2020, the IRA charitable rollover remains an effective charitable giving strategy. The new law: Increases the...
Jan 23rd 2020
In General
Community Foundation announces more than $12 million in grants
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced more than $12 million in grants to organizations and initiatives in areas including arts, education, health, human services, civic life, youth development, and...
Dec 20th 2019
In Press Release