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Connecting Donors, Advisors and Community Impact Through Coffee and Conversation
At Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF), we believe that meaningful philanthropy is strengthened through connection, shared learning and thoughtful guidance.
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...
Mobilizing Voters: How Teamwork Transformed Civic Engagement in Kalamazoo
Wendy Fields is the president at Metropolitan Kalamazoo Branch MKB NAACP, a leading voice at the forefront of the battle against discrimination in the workplace, education and housing in our region. In 2024, MKB NAACP was a key partner in Kalamazoo County’s Mobilizing...
Collaboration Becomes a Lifeline
Drew Johnson is the executive director of South County Community Services (SCCS), one of Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s many nonprofit partners who mobilized quickly after the devastating May 7 tornadoes in Kalamazoo County this past year. Thanks to the Community...
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.