Elmwood Cemetery is supported by the Historic Elmwood Foundation, established in 2005. The foundation works to preserve Elmwood’s history and significance and to develop social, cultural, and environmental public programs that benefit the community.
The foundation’s 501(c)3 status allows it to accept philanthropic and corporate gifts to the cemetery, which have helped to build our programming capacity and fund restoration projects, including maintenance of our 1856 Albert Jordan-designed chapel and 1870 Gordon Lloyd-designed Gothic revival gatehouse, pond restoration, major tree plantings, and roadway infrastructure.
The foundation also leads Elmwood’s public programs, including our robust tour program, Veterans Day and Memorial Day observances, Arbor Day tree plantings, artist talks, poetry readings, and our signature autumn after-dark event, Elmwood Alight.
The foundation board works closely with the Trustees of Elmwood Cemetery to plan for Elmwood’s future and ensure that the cemetery provides a beautiful respite for Detroiters for generations.
If you love Elmwood, consider supporting our mission with a gift.
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Our leadership
Board of Directors
Susan Hendrie Rohde, President
James Deutchman, Vice President
John S. Snyder, Treasurer
Rev. Steven J. Kelly, Secretary
James N. Candler, Jr.
Elizabeth Thurber Crawford
Terence Thomas
Staff
Amy Elliott Bragg, Director