Donate Now to Join Our Movement
Support racial, social and economic justice in your community.
Every KZCF donation is a gift that keeps on giving.
KZCF uses endowments to re-invest donor dollars, so even small, one-time donations can grow into bigger gifts that continue to support our community in perpetuity.
Essentially, when your dollars come in, they get invested. The original donation accrues interest which goes to work making an impact for individuals, families, businesses and neighborhoods all across Kalamazoo county.
Your original gift is preserved, so it continues to accrue interest (more and faster over time), becoming a never-ending source of funding for future projects — truly a gift that keeps on giving!
Choose Your Giving Style
Many Ways to Make an Impact Now & Forever
Join Our Community Collective
Recurring gift donors are the backbone of sustainable, community-powered change. By joining our Community Collective, you become part of an inspiring group of donors committed to consistent impact. Recurring gifts help KZCF plan ahead, ensuring funds are available to respond to urgent needs and invest in long-term solutions.
Plus, as a KZCF Community Collective member, you’ll receive:
Insider Access
Special updates, impact stories and behind-the-scenes insight into how your generosity is at work
Recognition & Invitations
Your name in our publications and invites to exclusive donor appreciation events
Hassle-Free Giving
Automated donations you can update or pause anytime in your donor portal
Become a Community Collective Member Today
Choose Your Giving Level
Select the recurring gift amount and frequency — monthly, quarterly, or annually — that aligns with your budget and giving goals.
Set It & Forget It
Your gift will be automatically deducted at the frequency you’ve selected, providing a steady stream of reliable support that you can adjust whenever you need.
See the Impact!
Regular updates and success stories will help you stay up-to-date on how your contributions are transforming lives and your community.
Membership Questions? Talk to Jenna!
To learn more about our Community Collective or for help starting or adjusting your gift, connect with Jenna Maxwell via the contact form or call 269.585.7271.
Make a One-Time Contribution
Every gift large or small fuels community solutions and becomes part of a lasting legacy through our endowment model.
Quick & Powerful
Act now to support urgent and timely needs.
Forever Giving
Be part of our endowment model that grows your gift over time.
No Strings, No Setup
It’s just one meaningful step to create lasting change.
Get Started: Choose Where Your Gift Goes
We’ve made it easy to support what matters most to you. Choose from our Love Where You Live Funds options to get started, or browse our full list of 1,000+ funds!
Support Greatest Needs Now: Give to KZCF’s Love Where You Live Greatest Needs Fund
A contribution to our Love Where You Live: Greatest Needs Fund is an instant, unrestricted donation. That means you trust our team to put your dollars wherever they’re needed most, and we’re truly honored to do that for you!
Pick a Love Where You Live Area of Interest
A gift to one of our Love Where You Live area of interest funds means your donation is unrestricted, and awarded at the discretion of KZCF, but allocated to support organizations and projects within the area of need that you choose.
Choose From More than 1,000 Funds Supporting a Range of Causes
Follow your giving heart by investing in one of the funds established by individuals, families, businesses and organizations that, just like you, want to help our community thrive.
Prefer Low-Tech? Write a Check!
Get out your fancy pen and make your check payable to:
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
402 East Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888
Be sure to include the name of your chosen fund on the check's memo line.
Philanthropy, Your Way: Perks of Giving with KZCF
Simple & Flexible
Donors can make one-time and recurring donations on our website in a few clicks or mail a check if low-tech is more your style.
Forever Local Impact
Your dollars stay in Kalamazoo County, and with endowed funds, even the smallest gifts of today continue to grow and fuel community progress for generations.
Gifts of Any Size or Type
We accept all major credit cards and personal checks, and can assists donors with a wide variety of non-cash contributions.
Charitable Tax Benefits
Donors may be eligible for charitable deductions based on your gift, and our team can provide resources related to philanthropy and tax benefits.
Personalized Support
Our Philanthropic Services & Development team is here and ready to speak with you about every aspect of your experience. We invite you to give us a call or visit us in person!
Interested in Planned Giving & Non-Cash Gifts?
Each individual and family has unique charitable interests and unique financial circumstances. We also accept gifts of stock, real estate, retirement funds, life insurance, and more. Learn how our Philanthropic Services & Development team can help you make a lasting impact aligned with your financial goals.
Got Giving Trouble? Joanna Can Help.
To learn more about giving at KZCF, connect with Joanna Donnelly Dales, Chief Philanthropy Officer, via the contact form or call 269.381.4416.
Need a copy of our gift acceptance policy? Call our Philanthropic Services & Development team at 269.381.4416 or request a copy online.
Philanthropy Resources & Updates
The Gifts That Keep on Giving
Dr. Regena Nelson, former director of the Urban Teacher Residency Program at Western Michigan University (WMU), has been a consistent KZCF donor for nearly 30 years.
Banking On Purpose: A Workplace Philanthropy Story
First National Bank of Michigan (FNBM) is a truly local financial institution with a program that encourages its employees to engage in philanthropy through a corporate DAF, the First National Bank of Michigan Charitable Fund held at KZCF.
Learning to Lead: A Fundholder’s Journey
Si and Shirley Johnson of Richland have been longtime donors and fundholders with KZCF. Both came from modest upbringings and were raised by mothers who volunteered well into their later years, modeling generosity and a community mindset from an early age.