KZCF is mobilizing a deep network of people to advance racial, social and economic justice in Kalamazoo County.

Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) gives high school students a chance to build leadership capacity, connect with youth from across the county, learn about issues of social, economic, and racial justice, and to participate in equity-informed grantmaking with our nonprofit partners.

Community Investment Committee

Our Community Investment Committee (CIC) brings a local voice and adds perspective to our grantmaking process. The committee meets four times a year. Two of the meetings are for gathering information to help inform future grantmaking. The other two are to review requests between $25,000 - $50,000 and recommend approvals to the trustees.

Financial Investment Committee

The FIC works with the board of trustees to establish investment policies and objectives, and regularly monitor and review investment performance of its investment managers. The members of the FIC are volunteers and were chosen for their community and professional knowledge and leadership.

Impact Investment Committee

This committee provides support with advancing an impact investment strategy and oversight to more critically invest assets in alignment with KZCF priorities -- equity and education. The Impact Investment Committee reviews loan applications four times a year using a Racial Equity Impact Assessment Guide to ensure alignment with investment priorities.

Scholarship Committees

More than 150 community members give their time to our Scholarship program. These committees review scholarship applications and make decisions on scholarship awards.

KZCF Board of Trustees

Our board holds several responsibilities, including approving and supporting KZCF's vision, mission, values and strategic priorities; honoring the roles of governance; and supporting and overseeing the CEO's management of the organization. Trustees serve in a volunteer role for a three-year term, with the opportunity to be re-appointed up to five terms. The board of trustees meets six times throughout the year on a bi-monthly basis, with special meetings as necessary.

KZCF Emeritus Council

The KZCF Emeritus Council consists of former members of our Board of Trustees.

Professional Advisor Council

Kalamazoo Community Foundation recognizes the importance of professional advisors in the charitable gift process. The advisors listed here are encouraging their clients to explore the variety of opportunities available by working with KZCF for the benefit of Kalamazoo County. Members of our Professional Advisors Council are indicated by an asterisk.