Build Healthy, Hopeful, and Inclusive Communities Through Your Generosity
Your generosity supports our mission to serve & advocate for people with disabilities & behavioral health needs across Greater Milwaukee and beyond.
Other Ways to Support CFI
Explore additional ways to make an impact
Mail-In Donations
To donate by mail, send a check payable to CFI Foundation to the address below.
MCFI Foundation
2020 W. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
To designate your gift for a specific program, indicate your preference on the memo line of your check.
MCFI Foundation
2020 W. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
To designate your gift for a specific program, indicate your preference on the memo line of your check.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)
A Donor-Advised Fund allows you to support causes you care about while planning for long-term charitable impact. If you have an existing DAF, please consider naming MCFI Foundation as a beneficiary.
Disbursements can be made payable to:
MCFI Foundation
2020 W. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
EIN: 47-2334925
To notify us of your gift or to ask questions, contact development@cfihope.org. Consult your tax advisor when making DAF contributions.
Disbursements can be made payable to:
MCFI Foundation
2020 W. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
EIN: 47-2334925
To notify us of your gift or to ask questions, contact development@cfihope.org. Consult your tax advisor when making DAF contributions.
Matching Gifts
Double or even triple your impact by having your donation matched by your employer. Many companies offer matching gift programs for employees, retirees, and even spouses.
Check with your HR department or contact us at development@cfihope.org to learn more about matching gift opportunities.
Check with your HR department or contact us at development@cfihope.org to learn more about matching gift opportunities.
In-Kind Donations
Support the people we serve by donating items from CFI’s Amazon Wish List. We update our list regularly to reflect current needs. Select items, purchase them, and have them shipped to the address below.
CFI
2020 W. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
To protect the health and safety of our clients and staff, we only accept new items from Amazon. Contact development@cfihope.org with questions.
CFI
2020 W. Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
To protect the health and safety of our clients and staff, we only accept new items from Amazon. Contact development@cfihope.org with questions.
Planned Giving
Create a lasting legacy by including Centers for Independence in your estate plans through:
- Bequests in wills or trusts
- Beneficiary designations on insurance policies or retirement accounts
Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining supporter by setting up a recurring monthly donation. Monthly gifts provide consistent, predictable funding that allows us to plan and grow our impact over time.
YYou can easily set up a recurring gift online using the electronic donation section above. Contact us at development@cfihope.org for assistance in setting up monthly giving in other ways.
YYou can easily set up a recurring gift online using the electronic donation section above. Contact us at development@cfihope.org for assistance in setting up monthly giving in other ways.
Stock & Securities
Gifts of appreciated stock or securities can provide significant tax benefits while making an immediate impact, such as:
To initiate a stock transfer, contact us at development@cfihope.org for the required brokerage details. As always, consult your tax advisor to align with your financial goals.
- Potential tax advantages
- Simple transfer process
- Supports long-term sustainability of our programs
To initiate a stock transfer, contact us at development@cfihope.org for the required brokerage details. As always, consult your tax advisor to align with your financial goals.
Corporate Giving
Partner with us to make a difference in your community while engaging your employees and customers in meaningful ways:
For assistance with employee matching or partnership opportunities, please contact development@cfihope.org.
- Launch in-person or online point-of-sale (POS) campaigns
- Encourage employee giving, matching gifts, and workplace fundraisers
- Sponsor, donate to, or host events that benefit CFI programs
For assistance with employee matching or partnership opportunities, please contact development@cfihope.org.
Tribute or Memorial Gifts
Honor someone special by making a gift in their name. Tribute donations are a meaningful way to commemorate a loved one or celebrate a special occasion while supporting our mission.
Include the honoree's name and contact details (if you'd like us to send a notification) when you make your donation via mailed check; or let us know by using the fields in the electronic donation section above.
Please contact us at development@cfihope.org for any assistance or questions. We can also facilitate designating a larger gift in someone’s honor, such as an endowment, grant or scholarship.
Include the honoree's name and contact details (if you'd like us to send a notification) when you make your donation via mailed check; or let us know by using the fields in the electronic donation section above.
Please contact us at development@cfihope.org for any assistance or questions. We can also facilitate designating a larger gift in someone’s honor, such as an endowment, grant or scholarship.