General gifts
Leslie D. Yamada and Tachi Yamada M.D. Directorship fund
Used to further the Center’s activities and strategic priorities as determined by, and at the discretion of, the Center’s Director. This may include, but is not limited to, support for faculty, staff, students, or programs.
Leslie and Tachi Yamada Strategic Fund for Health Equity
Supports the CGHE’s strategic priorities and operational needs as determined by the Center’s director.
Center for Global Health Equity
Provides funds to address health problems in disadvantaged countries and populations throughout the world.
Specialized gifts
Yamada Family Scholars in Residence Program Fund
Provides grants to scholars whose work furthers the priorities of the Center for Global Health Equity.
Joseph Kolars M.D. Student Award in Global Health
Recognizes students across campus doing outstanding work in global health.
Timothy R.B. Johnson, M.D. Student Award in Global Health
Recognizes students across campus doing outstanding work in global health.
FAQs
Gifts to the Center for Global Health Equity are processed through the University of Michigan's giving platform. You can direct your gift to CGHE's general fund or to one of our named funds below, depending on what you'd like to support.
CGHE stewards several funds, each with a different focus:
- Center for Global Health Equity (335837) — supports CGHE's work broadly, addressing health problems in disadvantaged countries and populations worldwide.
- Leslie and Tachi Yamada Strategic Fund for Health Equity (386428) — supports CGHE's strategic priorities and operational needs at the Director's discretion.
- Leslie D. Yamada and Tachi Yamada M.D. Directorship Fund (703020) — supports the Center's activities and strategic priorities as determined by the Director, which may include faculty, staff, student, or program support.
- Yamada Family Scholars in Residence Program Fund (703004) — provides grants to scholars whose work furthers CGHE's priorities.
- Joseph Kolars, M.D. Student Award in Global Health and Timothy R.B. Johnson, M.D. Student Award in Global Health — recognize students across campus doing outstanding work in global health.
If you're not sure which fund fits your intent, you're welcome to [contact us] and we can help direct your gift.
Yes. The giving basket allows you to allocate different amounts to different funds in a single transaction.
Yes, and through July 2027, new monthly gifts are matched for 12 months, up to $100 per month, increasing your impact during that period.
Gifts to CGHE through the University of Michigan are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt from the University for your records.
Many employers match charitable gifts to universities. Check with your employer to see if your gift to CGHE qualifies, and let us know if you need documentation to submit a match request.
Yes. Gifts are processed through the University of Michigan's secure giving platform.
Our leadership can help with fund selection, gift designation, or questions after your gift is made. Reach out to us for a consultation at globalhealthequity@umich.edu.