Reasons to Give

We are local.

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is a local organization with more than 85 years of community knowledge. We have a unique understanding of our community's needs and the many ways you can make an impact on those that are important to you. Our imprint on the community is both broad and deep. It is nearly impossible to walk or drive but a few blocks without coming across a building, program or person that has been touched by our philanthropy.

We provide personalized service.

Our experienced, professional Donor Relations team takes pride in its ability to customize our services to help you meet your charitable giving goals.

We offer options.

You can make a gift of any amount––large or small. You can give now, or give later with a gift from your estate. You can help us address existing community needs by giving to one of our Spirit of Community Funds. Or you can establish a fund that supports an organization, field of interest or cause that is important to you.

We are here forever.

Gifts you give to the Community Foundation become part of a permanent endowment, which means they will benefit
our community forever. We invest your gifts so they grow and maximize the resources available to us to address
community needs.