Mission
THE YMCA FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION") IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WHICH SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ALIGNED WITH THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT ("YMCA"), A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH QUALIFIES AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTIONS 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE, AND OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT ARE CLOSELY RELATED IN PURPOSE OR FUNCTION TO THE YMCA. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CHARACTER, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CULTURE, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, PRINCIPALLY THOSE CONDUCTED BY THE YMCA.