Year End Giving Guide
Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan Annual Giving Circle
Together, our impact goes further. We are proud and excited to recognize individuals who give $1,000-$24,999 annually* as members of the Annual Giving Circle — a dedicated community of supporters committed to advancing our mission to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope.
Every day, patients and families across Southeast Michigan rely on Corewell Health for exceptional care during some of life’s most challenging moments. Through your partnership, the Foundation is able to support programs, services and resources that help deliver the highest level of care while enhancing the overall patient and family experience.
Your generosity fuels investments in healing environments, breakthrough technology and innovative programs that enhance and save lives throughout Southeast Michigan. Because of your support, we are able to provide patients and families with exceptional care and meaningful support when they need it most.
*Cumulative contributions during the calendar year count toward the Annual Giving Circle membership. Active pledges will be recognized by payments made during each respective year.
Our Most Popular Areas of Impact
Greatest Needs
Helps our hospitals respond where care is needed most, from new technology and patient support to urgent needs that arise throughout the year.
Heart & Vascular
Ensures patients receive timely, advanced cardiovascular treatment, from diagnosis and procedures through cardiac rehabilitation.
Neuroscience
Helps strengthen care for stroke, brain and spine conditions, changing the course of recovery.
Oncology
Enables patients facing cancer to access advanced treatment options and the resources that carry them through every stage of care.
Orthopedics
Helps patients regain mobility and return to the activities they love through surgical technology, rehabilitation and specialized joint and spine care.
Pediatrics
Helps Corewell Health Children’s provide specialized care for infants, children and teens close to home, as well as family resources that make a hospital stay easier for young patients.
Nurse Honor Guard Program
Honors nurses at end of life with a ceremonial tribute to their years of service and care. Your gift provides the attire, equipment and supplies that sustain this meaningful tradition.
Nursing Education and Innovation Program
Supports advanced skills training, curriculum development and ongoing professional development for nurses.
Pet Therapy
Enables certified therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers to visit patients at Corewell Health Children’s, helping them thrive during their hosital stay.
Robotic Surgery
Offers patients quicker recoveries, less pain and a lower risk of complications across 10 surgical specialties.
School Blue Envelope Program
Equips school teams with suicide prevention and crisis response training, giving staff a clear plan to support a student in crisis.
Simulation Learning
Sustains The Marcia & Eugene Applebaum Simulation Learning Institute in Royal Oak as one of the most advanced medical simulation facilities in North America, where care teams build their skills through hands-on, lifelike training.
Our Network of Local Care
Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital
Serving Southeast Michigan for more than 70 years, Dearborn is ranked No. 7 in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report and named a Best Regional Hospital for Community Access for its care of underserved populations.
Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital
For more than 60 years, Farmington Hills has cared for families across Southeast Michigan. It is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as being among the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care, and boasts one of the busiest maternity wards in the region.
Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital
Caring for the Grosse Pointe community since 1945. Ranked #10 among Michigan’s leading hospitals for high-performing care. Ranked #45 in Geriatrics Nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting our dedication to elder care.
Corewell Health Taylor Hospital
For nearly 50 years, Taylor has provided emergency care close to home, and its emergency department is now being renovated to improve patient safety and flow. Its knee replacement program is recognized high performing by U.S. News & World Report, the highest designation assigned.
Corewell Health Trenton Hospital
Serving the Downriver community for 65 years, Trenton has ranked in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety for six consecutive years. It is one of only eight Michigan hospitals to earn that recognition in 2026.
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital
Ranked No. 6 in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report, Troy is one of only two Michigan hospitals named among Healthgrades’ America’s 50 Best Hospitals. It is among the region’s busiest birth centers, welcoming 4,509 babies in 2025.
Corewell Health Wayne Hospital
Wayne is the only Level III Trauma Center serving Wayne, Westland, Garden City, Canton, Inkster and Romulus. It earned the 2026 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing it in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Royal Oak
Ranked No. 2 in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report and named one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, Royal Oak was the site of the world’s first documented single-port robotic mitral valve repair this past summer.
Tax-Wise Ways to Give
Your partnership continues the spirit of generosity that defines our Southeast Michigan community. We invite you to consider these tax-wise ways to make the most of your year-end giving.
Appreciated Stocks and Securities
By donating stocks or mutual funds, you can maximize charitable deductions and reduce—or even eliminate—capital gains tax.
When to start: Initiate your gift by mid-December for funds to be received by December 31.
Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs)
Give the gift that pays you back! A charitable gift annuity provides fixed income payments for life, with a portion of your gift eligible for a charitable deduction.
When to start: Please call us at 947.522.0100 by early December to ensure enough time for agreements to be finalized.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
If you maintain a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan at any time, using funds you’ve already set aside for charitable giving.
When to start: Funds must be received by December 31; contact your DAF sponsor for their processing time.
IRA Charitable Distributions
If you are 70 ½ or older, you can direct funds from your IRA to Corewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). These funds are excluded from your taxable income and from the new limitations on itemized deductions.
When to start: Contact your IRA custodian well in advance, as funds must be transferred directly to Corewell Health by December 31.
“Three generations of my family have supported cancer care in Southeast Michigan. One of the easiest gifts we make all year is through our donor-advised fund (DAF). It helps us maximize our impact for local patients. I hope you’ll explore giving through assets you already hold — and join us with a year-end gift that saves lives!”
Howard WolpinCorewell Health Foundation Southeast Michigan Board of Directors
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