About US

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The Livonia Community Foundation operates as a permanent endowment – a lasting trust fund for our community. We're built and sustained by generous individuals, families, corporations, and organizations who believe in Livonia's future.

Your donations to this fund are conservatively invested, and the earnings directly support Livonia's vital charitable, cultural, historical, educational, and recreational institutions.

This means your donated dollar keeps giving, year after year, as the endowment grows and generates ongoing returns. We are an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The Livonia Community Foundation was established in 1995, inspired by a 1994 State of Michigan initiative designed to foster community foundations through tax incentives. Our founding purpose was clear: to build and manage an endowment fund that would perpetually benefit Livonia.

A pivotal moment came in 1996 with a generous $15,000 donation from former Mayor Robert Bennett, elevating our initial balance to $32,000. It was the collective vision and leadership of Mayor Bennett and the dedicated community leaders who served on our Board of Trustees that fueled the Foundation's incredible expansion, reaching $386,000 by December 2001 and surpassing one million dollars today.

This extraordinary growth reflects the enduring commitment of over 750 Livonia families, individuals, and businesses who have joined us as contributors. Crucially, the earnings generated from this robust endowment are consistently reinvested into Livonia, directly supporting our city's cultural, historical, educational, and charitable institutions.

Your generosity can take many forms! In addition to monetary gifts, the Livonia Community Foundation welcomes contributions of securities, real estate, and other valuable assets. Donating these types of non-cash assets can frequently unlock additional tax deductions and provide strategic estate planning advantages.

To determine the optimal way to give and understand the specific benefits for your circumstances, we encourage you to consult with your trusted financial advisor or tax professional.