Research is clear. There is power in ONE. One person reaching in to offer hope makes a lasting and lifelong difference in the life of a child.
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Our leadership team, board, and staff are 85% female-led.
Our leadership team, board, and staff are 40% diverse
The leadership team represents families who are licensed to foster, have adopted, are related to an adopted person, or were adopted or in foster care themselves.
In grant funding provided to adoptive families
Miriam's Heart was founded in 2009. We have operated as a grassroot, direct service provider to adoptive and foster children and families for 15 years!
Each year, Miriam's Heart helps HUNDREDS of families, responding to crisis, mentoring families wishing to adopt, offering support, in-kind assistance and more!
In 2023, Miriam's Heart helped over 600 children via events, in-kind support, mentoring, CarePortal and more!
Ways to Give
Other Ways To Give
Charitable Remainder Trust: A Charitable Remainder Trust enables donors to set aside a current asset with a low cost-basis for the future benefit of Miriam’s Heart, while reserving lifetime income for themselves and, if applicable, other designated beneficiaries.
Charitable Lead Trust: A Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) enables donors to pass assets onto heirs, without incurring large gift or estate tax exposure. A CLT is created for a designated period of time, with income payments being directed to Miriam’s Heart for the duration of the trust, and the remainder to individuals.
Beneficiary Designations: Donors and supporters of Miriam’s Heart can name Miriam’s Heart as beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of their life insurance policies, retirement plans, and IRAs.
Planned Giving
A bequest could be the most important charitable gift you ever make, ensuring that future generations benefit from thriving children and families in the community.
Miriam's Heart recommends donors seek advice from a professional estate planner, financial advisor, or attorney to determine the best plan for you and your family.
Sample bequest language:
I give to Miriam's Heart, Inc., (Tax ID#45--5473085) $_________________(or _____________% of the rest of my estate) for general operating purposes.
Please be sure to notify us by emailing elizabeth@miriamsheart.org of your intention to make a planned gift.