Ways to Give

Why contribute to or volunteer for the FFH Foundation?

The Farmington / Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth and Families is a charitable organization, established in 1995 whose purpose is to provide financial support to endeavors that enrich the lives of children, youth and families within the Farmington area community. We do this by soliciting contributions, establishing endowments, and making grants to support various community activities and organizations.

Contributing to or volunteering for the FFH Foundation offers individuals and corporate citizens these benefits:

Benefits of Contributing to the FFH Foundation

The opportunity to be an outstanding corporate and/or individual citizen that cares about the continued vitality of the Farmington area community.
The satisfaction that you are supporting a worthwhile organization that makes a difference in the lives of children, youth and families.
The chance to leave a legacy for our children, our families, and our community.
The security of investing in a foundation that supports positive experiences while you can experience a positive tax consequence.

Donors and Volunteers

Foundation involvement is easy

So now you'd like to support the Community Foundation, enriching the lives of everyone within the Farmington Hills and Farmington communities. Great, here's how...

Our General Fund

Support worthwhile grants in the Farmington area

The General Undesignated Fund (GUF) supports the main activities of the Foundation. Donations to this fund provide the grant funding that helps us support the many worthwhile organizations in our community that you've read about, and operate the Foundation.

Our Endowment Fund

Long term support for our community

In 2007 the Foundation’s Capital Development Committee established an initial goal of one million dollars for the Endowment Fund. Thanks to a Challenge Grant from the Farmington Hills Economic Development Corporation and the generosity of individuals, groups and businesses in the community, we are one-third of the way there. The Endowment Fund assures that the Foundation will be around to achieve its vision of being the premier resource to programs that inspire and enrich a vibrant community.

The Legacy Club

Helping the Foundation reach its Endowment Fund goal

In 2005 the Foundation established the Legacy Club , a growing donor group of select individuals and businesses helping us attain our long-term Endowment Fund goals. Levels of participation range from $25,000 to $1,000, and Legacy Club members will be publicly recognized for their contributions. What a wonderful way to leave a legacy for the children, youth and families of our community!

Click here for more Legacy Club information.

Our Designated Fund

Cultural diversity in action

Donations may also be made to a Designated Fund, set up through the Foundation on behalf of particular community organizations. Currently there are Designated Funds for the After School Program, the Farmington/Farmington Hills Multicultural Multiracial Community Council, and the Minority Student Achievement Network. Several additional funds have been set up through the Farmington Public Schools including the Barbara Dubb Scholarship, the the Don Howell Fund, and the Community Service Fund.

Click here for a summary of Designated Fund policies and procedures.

Sending Donations

How to best send us payments

Before you write that check you should know that the Farmington/Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth and Families is a 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation also holds a Charitable Solicitation License from the State of Michigan. Checks can be made payable to the “Farmington/Farmington Hills Foundation” and sent to our address at 36520 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331. We can also accept Mastercard and Visa and you may call our office at (248) 345-9090 to make a donation.

Friends of the Foundation

Thank you volunteers - We couldn't do it with out you!

Dear friends, we at the FFH Foundation would like to give our deepest sincere appreciation to all of you who volunteer and contribute to make the foundation work. Through your gracious participation, large and small you help to make the Farmington area community a better place to work and live. Thank you!

Volunteers Opportunities

Want to become a friend of the foundation?

Isn't this a fantastic organization? And wouldn't you like to be a part of it? Most of our volunteer opportunities revolve around exciting events like the Duck Race.

We've set up a core group of people who would like to help us out -- so give us a call. Let us know what your particular interests are, a general idea of when you're available, we'd love to get to know you.