Carsley Foundation Impact.
Enhancing Our Communities.
How we are Making a Difference in Our Communities.
At the Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities in Michigan and beyond. Our primary focus areas include youth empowerment, health, research, and education. Below are some of the organizations and initiatives we are proud to support:
Youth Empowerment
The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit
The Old Newsboys’ Goodfellow Fund of Detroit is committed to providing essential resources and support to underprivileged children in the community.
Impact: Our support has helped the Goodfellows deliver clothing, school supplies, and other vital items to children in need.
Friends of Foster Kids
Friends of Foster Kids is a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring children in foster care feel valued and supported. They provide essential items, educational resources, and recreational opportunities to help foster youth thrive.
Impact: Our contributions help expand their programs, providing necessities like clothing and school supplies, along with meaningful educational and recreational support that inspires hope for a brighter future.
Health, Research, and Innovation Initiatives
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and improving prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through cutting-edge research and compassionate treatment.
Impact: Our contributions help fund lifesaving research and treatment for children battling cancer and other serious illnesses.
Educational Programs
De La Salle Collegiate Scholarship Fund
The De La Salle Collegiate Scholarship Fund is a new initiative launched by the Michael and Karen Carsley Foundation to expand educational opportunity for young men in the Metro Detroit area. This program provides direct scholarship support to students at De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren, Michigan, helping ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of academic success.
Impact: Our support enables De La Salle to offer tuition assistance to students with financial need, empowering them to pursue a high-quality, college-preparatory education. By funding this dedicated scholarship account, we help families bridge financial gaps, strengthen student retention, and create pathways for future leaders in our community.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a premier educational institution known for its academic excellence, innovation, and commitment to student success.
Impact: Our support helps fund scholarships and research initiatives, giving students valuable opportunities to excel academically and contribute meaningfully to their fields.
Missionaries of Charity
The Missionaries of Charity Sisters, founded by St. Teresa of Calcutta in 1950 in Calcutta, India, is a Catholic religious community devoted to serving the poorest of the poor, regardless of class, creed, color, or religion. We express God’s love by staying close to those in greatest need, offering immediate assistance until lasting support is found.
Impact: Our support helps fund educational and food programs for those in need.