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Our Foundation in the News ARCHIVES >
Becoming a catalyst for neighborhood improvement

Mt. Zion Baptist Church is celebrating 87 years of service this year. And if the current ...


Celebrating commitment to love, art and community

Married 54 years, Dr. Wen Chao and Lilia Chen are longtime residents of Kalamazoo with a deep ...


Helping special children become part of our community

As a child, Dee Carney watched her mother teach in a one-room school, where the class included ...


Inclusiveness Statement

The greater Kalamazoo area draws its spirit, vitality and character from the increasingly diverse ...


Field-of-Interest Grant Opportunities

In addition to its unrestricted funds, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation has a variety of ...


The Community Foundation’s Diversity Policy

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in the ...


Learn more about Engaging the Wisdom ARCHIVES >
SPECIAL REPORT: Older Adults and Civic Engagement in Kalamazoo

In the spring of 2007, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation engaged a private consulting firm to ...


Learn more about community foundations ARCHIVES >
2009 Kalamazoo Community Foundation Highlights

In 2009:  The Kalamazoo Community Foundation's assets totaled $245 million.The Community ...


What is a community foundation?

A community foundation is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people in a local area. ...


Community foundations: The facts

Community foundations make up one of the fastest growing sectors of philanthropy in the U.S. today. ...


Learn More About Community Foundation Grants ARCHIVES >
Community Investment Priorities and Application Deadlines

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation has identified four community investment priorities so it can ...


Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's grantmaking process? You may be ...


Grantmaking Guidelines

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation seeks to be a responsive and proactive community partner that ...


Learn More About Diversity and Inclusiveness ARCHIVES >
Diversity Policy

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for all citizens in the ...


Inclusiveness Statement

The greater Kalamazoo area draws its spirit, vitality and character from the increasingly diverse ...


Special Information ARCHIVES >
Scholarships Available to Kalamazoo County College Undergraduate and Graduate Students


Scholarships Available to Kalamazoo County High School Seniors


Scholarships Available to St. Joseph County Students


Scholarships Available to Van Buren County Students


One ChangeMakers' Story ARCHIVES >
When life gives you apples

abstract_10034778.gif On a cold day in December, the intoxicating smell of fresh applesauce filled the Ecumenical Senior ...


Board and Volunteer Committees ARCHIVES >
Audit Committee

The Audit Committee provides oversight to financial matters by engaging independent auditors to ...


Community Investment Committee

The Community Investment Committee provides direction on key grantmaking and community leadership ...


Emeritus Council

Members of the Emeritus Council have served as trustees of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, but ...


Financial Investment Committee

The Financial Investment Committee includes one to two trustees and up to six community volunteers ...


Transfer of Wealth ARCHIVES >
Transfer of Wealth: A Golden Opportunity

Following the Great Depression and World War II, the United States entered a golden age of business ...


Transfer of Wealth: Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducted the Transfer of Wealth Research?The research was released by the Rural Policy Research ...


Transfer of Wealth: Research Information

The transfer of wealth information highlighted on these pages was released by the Rural Policy ...


IRA Rollover Information ARCHIVES >
IRA Charitable Rollover included in Emergency Economic Stabilization Act

An extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover opportunity was included in the Emergency ...


eGRANT Checklist ARCHIVES >
eGRANT Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure you have fulfilled all the necessary requirements for completing your ...


One Student's Story ARCHIVES >
Helping students achieve their dreams

Talk about determination. Despite some physical challenges, thanks to a wonderful spirit, strong ...


Local Resources ARCHIVES >
ONEplace @ kpl

abstract_10030949.gif ONEplace @ kpl is a management support center for nonprofit organizations in Kalamazoo County ...


Local Resources for Grantseekers ARCHIVES >
ONEplace @ kpl

abstract_10030949.gif ONEplace @ kpl is a management support center for nonprofit organizations in Kalamazoo County ...


Learn More About Lifeline Initiative Grants ARCHIVES >
Lifeline Initiative Funding Priorities and Application Deadlines

The Lifeline Initiative's funding priorities are basic human needs, such as:• Shelter and ...


Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for a Lifeline Initiative grant?Nonprofit organizations recognized under Section ...


Diversity and Inclusiveness

All nonprofit agencies awarded Lifeline Initiative grants will be asked to acknowledge inclusiveness ...


Resources for Grantseekers ARCHIVES >
ONEplace @ kpl

abstract_10030949.gif ONEplace @ kpl is a management support center for nonprofit organizations in Kalamazoo County ...


Learn more about community foundations ARCHIVES >
Community foundations: The facts

Community foundations make up one of the fastest growing sectors of philanthropy in the United ...


What is a community foundation?

A community foundation is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people in a local area. ...


2009 Kalamazoo Community Foundation Highlights

In 2009:  The Kalamazoo Community Foundation's assets totaled $245 million.The Community ...


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