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Fully Funded Dreams: A Student’s Scholarship Journey
Recently we had the honor to speak with Chris Cummins, a fresh graduate at Spring Arbor University whose educational path was almost entirely funded thanks to the power of scholarships — including the Wade & Clio Van Valkenburg Scholarship and Earl Haas...
Big Community Impact & Bold Evolution
An Interview With Chief Community Impact Officer, Alyssa Stewart.
A Legacy of Gratitude and Care: Jill Reid’s Gift for Her Son and for Kalamazoo
For Jill Reid, giving back has always been a way of life.
Helping Clients Balance Family and Philanthropy in Their Estate Plans
Your clients are already balancing family and philanthropy – supporting charities while caring for loved ones. You can help them see that the same balance is possible through their estate plan, often with even greater impact.Â
Top 10 Ways Advisors Can Guide Clients to Give Smarter Under the 2025 Tax Law
This year presents a unique and fleeting planning window for your charitably inclined clients.
A Look Back: Remembering Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s First Grant
In 1930, the Kalamazoo Foundation made its first grant of $250 (valued at roughly $5,000 today) to Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS).
Judy Sarkozy: A Kalamazoo Institution — and Why She Matters
In recognition of her remarkable impact, an anonymous donor has created the Judy Sarkozy Loves Where She Lives Fund through Kalamazoo Community Foundation.
Kalamazoo Entrepreneur Network Keeps the Momentum Going with Stara Collaborative
Formerly known as the New Inclusive Economy team, KZEN was created to improve the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kalamazoo through strengthened coordination, with a focus on supporting Black, Indigenous and people of color entrepreneurs.
Carrying the Music Forward: How Margaret Hahn and Her Advisors Are Creating a Lasting Legacy for the Arts
After the passing of her husband, Margaret Hahn found herself navigating more than grief. She began reflecting on the future — her values, her legacy and the people and causes she wanted to support long after she was gone.
Working Together Toward an Equitable Kalamazoo County: A Message to Our Professional Advisor Partners
At Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF), we understand that many of our community members face real and persistent challenges.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation selected to distribute $1.5 million in opioid remediation grants to local nonprofits
Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) will distribute $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds to local nonprofits over the next three years.