The Children’s Center Endowment
A Lasting Investment in Detroit’s Children
An endowment is more than a fundraising goal. It is an investment in the future.
Thanks to the generosity of our community and the support of the Children’s Foundation through the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative, The Children’s Center has built a $1.5+ million endowment dedicated to children and families in Detroit.
Unlike a traditional gift that supports today’s needs, an endowment is invested to create a lasting source of funding. Each year, a portion supports the programs and services children and families count on, while the fund continues to grow for the future.
Reaching our $1.5 million goal was an incredible milestone. Now, every gift helps build an even stronger foundation for generations to come.
Together, We Built Something That Lasts
What started as a goal has become a lasting investment in Detroit’s children and families.
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The Power of 313.
313 is more than Detroit’s area code. It represents the community we call home and the people who show up for its children.
After reaching our $1.5 million endowment goal, we set a new challenge: bring together 313 unique donors by March 13, 2027 (3/13) to help grow this lasting investment in Detroit’s future.
You don’t have to make the biggest gift to make a lasting impact. Every donor adds to something bigger. Together, we are building a community committed to ensuring children and families have support today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
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Give Today, Create a Lifetime of Impact
Your gift to the endowment guarantees children and families will always have access to healing, stability, and support.
FAQ
Questions About the Endowment
An endowment is a meaningful and lasting way to support The Children’s Center—today and for generations to come. When you give to our endowment, your gift is carefully invested, and a portion of the investment earnings is used each year to support our work. This ensures that the original gift remains intact, growing over time and providing a steady, reliable source of funding. Thoughtful spending policies guide how these funds are used, allowing us to plan for the future with confidence and continue empowering children and families for years to come.
Your gift today creates change forever.
When you contribute to our endowment, you’re doing more than giving—you’re investing in a future where help never runs out. Your support becomes a permanent source of strength for the children and families we serve.
You give stability in uncertain times.
Because of donors like you, we can respond to needs as they arise—with the confidence and flexibility to act quickly and wisely. Endowment giving helps us weather challenges and seize opportunities without delay.
You become part of something bigger.
Endowment donors are visionaries. Your generosity reflects a deep belief in our mission—and a desire to ensure it continues for generations. Together, we can build a future where no child is left behind.
At The Children’s Center, we are committed to stewarding every endowment gift with care and intention. When you give to our endowment, your gift is invested so it can grow over time. Each year, a portion of the earnings—typically around 4-5% of the fund’s average value—is distributed to support the programs and services at the heart of our mission.
This annual payout allows us to meet the evolving needs of children and families while keeping the original gift intact for the future. The payout rate is carefully determined to balance immediate impact with long-term sustainability—ensuring your gift helps both today’s children and tomorrow’s.
When you give to The Children’s Center endowment, your gift is invested, and each year, a portion of the earnings is used to support the programs, services, and innovations that help children and families thrive.
Absolutely! Many people choose to make a current gift to the Endowment now while also including TCC in their Will or Estate Plans. Both options provide a lasting legacy of support for children and families.
Both types of gifts are vital. Annual gifts support immediate needs, while endowment gifts ensure long-term sustainability. An endowment gift is a way to leave a legacy—providing a steady source of support year after year for children and families in need.
You can learn more about this initiative from the Children’s Foundation of Michigan by clicking here.
