Legacy Givers
A Gift That Outlives the Giver
Legacy Givers make sure the next veteran, the next foster youth, and the next senior still find the door open. This page honors the people who give that way — and shows what their generosity does.
What legacy gifts make possible
Every legacy gift is directed where it matters most: wraparound support for the communities at the heart of our mission.
Veterans in transition
Legacy gifts fund wraparound support for veterans moving into civilian life — job training, technology and AI training, benefits navigation, and connections to housing and healthcare.
Foster youth aging out
Young people leaving foster care get a bridge, not a cliff: mentoring, college and financial aid guidance, workforce readiness, and a community that stays with them.
Seniors & the aging community
Senior sessions, health awareness events, and connections to food, healthcare and benefits — so aging neighbors stay informed, healthy and included.
Our Legacy Givers
The funders and partners whose support keeps opportunity within reach — and the programs their gifts make possible.
MiLEAP — Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State support behind our education work — out-of-school time, summer learning, family engagement and the path from school to a high-demand career.
Dollar General
Support for literacy and education — helping children, youth and adult learners build the reading and learning skills that open every other door.
Neighborhood Beautification Grant — City of Detroit
Funds our neighborhood beautification projects, where residents and partner organizations rebuild blocks together — like our five-organization project on Omira.
Detroit Land Bank
A partner in turning vacant land and properties back into community assets through our beautification and neighborhood work.
…and the individual givers, churches and community partners who give resources, time and more. Want to join this list? Talk to us about legacy giving.
Ways to leave your legacy
A gift in your will
Name Educate USA Incorporation (a 501(c)(3)) in your will or trust with a specific amount, a percentage, or the remainder of your estate.
Beneficiary designation
Name Educate USA as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or bank account — often the simplest legacy gift to set up.
Memorial & honor gifts
Give in memory or honor of someone who believed in opportunity. We notify the family and recognize the tribute with your permission.
A lasting named gift
Endow a program you love — a camp site, a scholarship fund, a senior series — so it keeps serving the community year after year.
Educate USA Incorporation is a registered 501(c)(3). Please consult your attorney or financial advisor when planning a legacy gift.
Start the conversation
Tell us what you want your legacy to do — support veterans, lift foster youth, care for seniors, or keep a program you love going strong. We'll help you shape a gift that does exactly that.
Talk to us about legacy giving