Kalamazoo Community Foundation Invites the Community to its Centennial Celebration
The free, family-friendly event is open to the public and will commemorate 100 years of partnership, generosity and community impact across the county.
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Inside KZCF
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).
Kalamazoo Community Foundation unveils a new brand identity inspired by community feedback
Kalamazoo Community Foundation has unveiled a new logo, mission, website and brand colors.
Historic Kalamazoo Rx Kids Program Set to Launch for City of Kalamazoo Residents on Feb. 12, 2025
The program, which is an expansion of Flint Rx Kids and a statewide program, will provide a no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during mid-pregnancy and $500 each month for the first year of a baby’s life.
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation & United Way of South Central Michigan Partner in Support of Tornado Relief Efforts
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation and United Way of South Central Michigan Partner in Support of Tornado Relief Efforts
Kalamazoo Announces Groundbreaking Prescription Cash Program for Expectant Mothers & Birthing Individuals, Launching 2025
Kalamazoo Rx Kids Press Release
The City of Portage Establishes Its First-Ever Endowment Fund With Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The City of Portage establishes its first-ever endowment fund with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, City of Kalamazoo & City of Portage Join Forces to Fund Indigent Equipment Program
Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, City of Kalamazoo, and City of Portage Join Forces to Fund Indigent Equipment Program
KZCF’s New Inclusive Economy Team Receives Investment from JPMorgan Chase to Support Small Business Growth
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s New Inclusive Economy Team Receives Investment from JPMorgan Chase to Support Small Business Growth
Addressing Some of the Misconceptions About Giving
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) has been a trusted partner for community members dedicated to leaving a legacy that lasts in Kalamazoo.
KZCF Remembers Howard D. Kalleward
Maybe it wasn’t just a coincidence that Howard D. Kalleward was born the same year KZCF was established. In hindsight, it makes perfect sense. Thirty-six years after he retired as executive director of KZCF, we now cherish Howard’s memory and legacy.
Make a Gift That Keeps on Giving!
Contributions to KZCF ensure your gifts will continue to benefit our community forever. Help us make an impact that lasts for generations to come by giving a gift today.