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Kalamazoo Community Foundation
In 1925, with a gift of $1,000 in his hand and a vision of a better community in his heart, Dr. W. E. Upjohn helped to establish the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. From that first seed, the Community Foundation's assets have grown to approximately $295 million, enabling it to help people achieve their philanthropic goals, and to play a key role in addressing community needs, now and in the future.
Founded on the simple idea that it is its responsibility to look after one another, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation is nurtured and sustained by the people of the greater Kalamazoo area. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations have established 800 charitable funds at the Community Foundation.
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www.kalfound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @kalfound
Founded on the simple idea that it is its responsibility to look after one another, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation is nurtured and sustained by the people of the greater Kalamazoo area. Individuals, families, businesses and organizations have established 800 charitable funds at the Community Foundation.
Web Address
www.kalfound.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @kalfound
Recent News from Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Southwest Michigan Today: Monday April 2, 2018
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The United Way and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation began asking for donations after the massive flooding in February. The money raised will be used for things such as water removal, replacing...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The United Way and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation began asking for donations after the massive flooding in February. The money raised will be used for things such as water removal, replacing...more
Find Your Cause event will link volunteers with opportunities
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
KALAMAZOO, MI -- People looking to lend a hand to good causes in the Kalamazoo area can learn about volunteering opportunities during the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's annual Find Your Cause...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
KALAMAZOO, MI -- People looking to lend a hand to good causes in the Kalamazoo area can learn about volunteering opportunities during the Kalamazoo Community Foundation's annual Find Your Cause...more
More than $200000 donated to fund for Kalamazoo flood relief
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Victims of February's record-breaking flooding have assistance coming after donors contributed more than $200,000 to a relief fund. The Kalamazoo Flood Relief Fund, established by...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Victims of February's record-breaking flooding have assistance coming after donors contributed more than $200,000 to a relief fund. The Kalamazoo Flood Relief Fund, established by...more
National grant to fund research on Kalamazoo's equity in housing
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is spearheading the effort, in conjunction with its Truth Racial Healing and Transformation Initiative. “How do we define fair and affordable housing and what is...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is spearheading the effort, in conjunction with its Truth Racial Healing and Transformation Initiative. “How do we define fair and affordable housing and what is...more
$2.5M in damage caused by Kalamazoo record-breaking floods
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation created a $20,000 relief fund this week. The public can add tax-deductible donations to the fund through...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation created a $20,000 relief fund this week. The public can add tax-deductible donations to the fund through...more
Tips to seek help and avoid scams after Michigan flooding
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Some local organizations have formed flood relief funds, including one fundraising campaign launched in Kalamazoo with two $10,000 contributions from the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Some local organizations have formed flood relief funds, including one fundraising campaign launched in Kalamazoo with two $10,000 contributions from the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo...more
Federal and state aid unlikely, other help available for flood victims
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Meanwhile, the United Way, Kalamazoo Community Foundation and Local Initiative Support Coalition established a local fund that will be available starting Thursday. The fund will help with repairs and...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Meanwhile, the United Way, Kalamazoo Community Foundation and Local Initiative Support Coalition established a local fund that will be available starting Thursday. The fund will help with repairs and...more
Gov. Snyder says jobs program in Parchment is worth bragging about
Foundation: Gilmore Foundation, Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Urban Alliance receives support from the United Way, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Michigan Works, National Flavors, Greenleaf Trust, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, Steensma Lawn...more
Foundation: Gilmore Foundation, Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Urban Alliance receives support from the United Way, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Michigan Works, National Flavors, Greenleaf Trust, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, Steensma Lawn...more
Local organizations establish fund for Kalamazoo flood relief
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Carrie Pickett-Erway, President and CEO of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, said in the news release the partnership between the two organizations will provide crucial support for victims of the...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Carrie Pickett-Erway, President and CEO of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, said in the news release the partnership between the two organizations will provide crucial support for victims of the...more
Western Michigan medical school gets $2M bequest from Upjohn heir
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Parfet died on Feb. 20, 2017 at her home on Gull Lake from complications of heart disease. She was 91. Before retiring, she was chairwoman of Gilmore Bros. Department Store. Her many community...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Parfet died on Feb. 20, 2017 at her home on Gull Lake from complications of heart disease. She was 91. Before retiring, she was chairwoman of Gilmore Bros. Department Store. Her many community...more
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