Honor and Memorial Gifts are thoughtful ways to mark a special occasion or honor the life or memory of a relative or friend. To make an honor or memorial gift, send your contribution and acknowledgment information (for notification purposes) to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation.

Consider an Honor or Memorial Gift to celebrate or recognize an individual’s or group’s important milestone or event:

• Births and Birthdays
• Weddings and Anniversaries
• Graduations and Retirements
• Mother’s or Father’s Day
• Illness (Get Well)
• Times of Sympathy
• Times of Appreciation (Thank you)
• Christmas Gifts for someone that already has everything they need

Your gift will be immediately acknowledged with a letter sent to the honored person or group or the family member of a deceased. A personal message on the letter will let them know that a thoughtful donation was made in their name or the name of a loved one.

Make an honor or memorial gift today!

Download Honor/Memorial Gift Form

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation! We offer dynamic partnership opportunities, which include volunteer experiences and event sponsorships. Corporate involvement is essential and allows Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation to continue our mission of helping seniors where and when they need it.

Sponsoring an event

Event sponsorships provide companies with an opportunity to align with Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation’s mission and enhance reputation through high-visibility recognition. We offer an opportunity to participate in our premier fundraising events, which bring together some of the communities most influential network of medical leaders. These events offer a unique event experience and a variety of exclusive sponsorship opportunities.

When you become a sponsor, your brand receives exceptional visibility, exposure, and benefits:

• • Daily social media reach of over 3,600 people
  • Email promotion to over 4,300 recipients
  • Website traffic exposure
  • Highly attended signature events
  • Complimentary tickets to each event

Click here for our most current events to sponsor

Giving with Purpose
Planning your gift to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation may stretch the value of your donation, enabling you to do more than you think possible. An estate gift may also benefit you and your family: your tax savings may be increased.

Bequests through Your Will or Trust
A Bequest in a Will or Trust stipulates that an amount or a percentage of your estate will be given to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation after your lifetime. Your bequest can be designated to a specific program or it can be unrestricted and used where needed most.

Life-Income Giving Options
Life-income Gifts provide income to a donor and/or another individual age 60 or older. At the end of the beneficiary’s lifetime, the remainder is given to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation.

Retirement Fund Contributions
A Gift of Retirement Fund Assets is a specific use of funds that would be heavily taxed if given to an individual—up to 85 percent. After your lifetime, the remainder of your retirement fund can be assigned to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation as a designated or unrestricted gift.

Life Insurance Giving
A Gift of Life Insurance from a past policy no longer needed because of the death of the original beneficiary or a newly created policy can benefit Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation in many ways.

Charitable Lead Trusts
Charitable Lead Trusts provide income to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation over a set number of years and then transfer assets to children or other individual(s) named by the donor. This plan enables heirs to receive assets while minimizing taxes.

Gifts of Appreciated Assets
Gifts of Appreciated Assets such as stocks, bonds and mutual fund shares, that have increased in value are another way of giving to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation. The donor receives an itemized income tax deduction for the full current value and also avoids tax on the increase in value. For information on how to manage a stock transfer, contact Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation and we will provide transfer details.

Downloadable Forms

Planned/Estate Gift Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent Printable PDF

For more information about supporting Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation, please contact:
office@nextsteps4seniors.com
248-651-5010

Note: Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation, its officers or employees, do not engage in rendering legal or tax advice. Prospective donors should consult legal counsel and financial advisors to best serve their individual needs.

Stocks or Bonds
Notify us, and we’ll provide you and your broker with all necessary details.

Appreciated Stocks
If you hold appreciated stocks and are hesitant to sell due to capital gains tax, consider donating them directly to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation.

Bunching Contributions
If you are under 70 ½ years old and do not own appreciated stocks, you might benefit from “bunching” your donations. This means combining multiple years’ worth of gifts into a single donation to maximize your charitable deduction.

For more information about supporting Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation, please contact:
office@nextsteps4seniors.com
248-651-5010

Note: Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation, its officers or employees, do not engage in rendering legal or tax advice. Prospective donors should consult legal counsel and financial advisors to best serve their individual needs.

Many employers offer gift-matching programs to double your impact. Check with your HR department to learn more.

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Recommend Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation to your sponsor entity for a distribution.

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) or IRA
Directly transfer funds from your IRA custodian payable to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation. If you are 70 ½ years or older, consider making a QCD. For 2024, the maximum allowable distribution is $105,000.

Charitable Family or Business Foundation
Let’s discuss how a gift from your foundation can align with your charitable goals.

The Marye with an “e” Endowment Emergent Grant Fund, in partnership with the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation, provides financial assistance for seniors in the “Forgotten Middle” who face unexpected, urgent expenses for daily living. This grant program is designed to support seniors who, while not eligible for Medicaid or other low-income assistance programs, still face financial challenges when emergencies arise.

These grants help cover essential needs like utility bills, licensed home care, food, clothing, or other unexpected expenses to support your continued stability and quality of life.

Supporting the Marye with an ‘e’ Emergent Fund Endowment is a meaningful way to help local seniors in need. Donations can be made directly to the fund, ensuring that vital support reaches seniors facing financial challenges for daily living expenses and care. Contributions can be made online or through checks, with options for one-time or recurring donations. Every donation, large or small, makes a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable seniors in our community.

Please address your check to: 

Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation – *In the memo line please write: Marye with an “e” Endowment

445 S. Livernois, Ste. 202

Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Make an online donation here.

Our Friends Raising Funds program is dedicated to individuals, community organizations and businesses that seek ways to get involved. From golf outings and 5K’s to bake sales and private dinners, hosting your own event offers a great opportunity to support Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation and get creative.

For more information on how to give to Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation through hosting your own event, please contact:

office@nextsteps4seniors.com
248-651-5010

Kroger Community Rewards

Did you know you can support Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation when you enroll in Kroger Community Rewards®! To get started, sign up with your Plus Card below, and select Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation. Once you’re enrolled, you’ll earn rewards for Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation every time you shop and use your Plus Card!

Click here for easy instructions to get started!

Kroger Community Rewards Instructions

Thank you for participating in Kroger Rewards to benefit Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation. Every dollar counts!