Community Foundation names new board member
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is pleased to welcome Maria Thompson as its newest board member. “We are honored that Maria is willing to extend her extensive experience by...
Feb 4th 2020
In Press Release
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Announces $300,000 in Support for Local Immigrants and Refugees
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced grants totaling $300,000 to nine local organizations working to address the needs of immigrants and refugees in the southeast Michigan community. These...
Jan 28th 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
State of Michigan announces $17.5 million in grant funds to combat the opioid epidemic
The press release was originally published by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on January 8, 2020. Download the full press release here. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan...
Jan 9th 2020
In In The News
Project Play joins Channel 7 Action News, shares tips to keep youth active in the winter WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Action News This Morning
Sarah Wedepohl, senior program officer at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, spoke with Channel 7 Action News This Morning about Project Play and the importance of keeping youth active...
Jan 6th 2020
In In The News
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
Winter 2019 Message from the President
“I have great respect for the past. If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going.” – Maya Angelou As a philanthropic organization looking...
Nov 26th 2019
In REPORT Newsletter
Mariam Noland Speaks with Chuck Stokes on CFSEM Impact WXYZ Detroit
Mariam Noland, President of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, speaks with Chuck Stokes about the history of the Community Foundation, our initiatives, and the impact that philanthropy is playing...
Nov 6th 2019
In In The News
3 Reasons to Start a Donor Advised Fund
As we approach the holiday season, year-end giving will become a topic of conversation at home with family members and in consultation with your professional advisors. Consider starting a Donor...
Nov 4th 2019
In General
Detroit Auto Dealers Association, in partnership with Community Foundation, Announce More Than $380,000 in Grants to Region’s Children and Youth
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Charitable Foundation Fund announced that 10 nonprofits providing services to children and youth in southeast Michigan will receive grants totaling $380,500. The Fund includes...
Oct 9th 2019
In Press Release