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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.
Web Address
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
FEMA aware of Kalamazoo flood damage but federal aid will take time
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Deputy City Manager Jeff Chamberlain said the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Local Initiative Support Corporation and United Way are meeting Tuesday to discuss a local relief fund. Gryphon Place has...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Deputy City Manager Jeff Chamberlain said the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Local Initiative Support Corporation and United Way are meeting Tuesday to discuss a local relief fund. Gryphon Place has...more
Barrier-free, universal access will soon be available at Bow in the Clouds Preserve
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Creating universal, barrier-free access to Bow in the Clouds Preserve in Kalamazoo will be possible this spring now that $40,000 has been raised for the project. Donations from the Kalamazoo...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Creating universal, barrier-free access to Bow in the Clouds Preserve in Kalamazoo will be possible this spring now that $40,000 has been raised for the project. Donations from the Kalamazoo...more
Lakeside for Children names next CEO
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
... Southwest Michigan, and as a program officer for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. She spent 12 years in the U.S. Air Force as an academic instructor and law enforcement specialist. "We...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
... Southwest Michigan, and as a program officer for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. She spent 12 years in the U.S. Air Force as an academic instructor and law enforcement specialist. "We...more
Exploring the traditions that arise from a community's history
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Upjohn has also been a major source of philanthropy that's boosted the quality of life in Kalamazoo since 1925 when Dr. W.E. himself threw in $1,000 to start the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Also...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Upjohn has also been a major source of philanthropy that's boosted the quality of life in Kalamazoo since 1925 when Dr. W.E. himself threw in $1,000 to start the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Also...more
Kalamazoo Community Foundation names new marketing director
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Previously, as director of Marketing and Communications for Kalamazoo Wings at Wings Event Center, she led the marketing strategy for the minor league hockey team where she increased walk up ticket...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Previously, as director of Marketing and Communications for Kalamazoo Wings at Wings Event Center, she led the marketing strategy for the minor league hockey team where she increased walk up ticket...more
Embracing next gen ideals: Nonprofits, foundations change tactics to tap into younger donors ...
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
In conjunction with Giving Tuesday, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation hosts an event at Bell's Brewery in downtown Kalamazoo with food, music and the opportunity to network. The foundation also...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
In conjunction with Giving Tuesday, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation hosts an event at Bell's Brewery in downtown Kalamazoo with food, music and the opportunity to network. The foundation also...more
WestSouthwest: Tuesday is National Day of Racial Healing
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The city has even passed a proclamation recognizing the day, says Lanna Lewis of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, who is today's guest on WestSouthwest (listen now, below). Battle Creek-based W.K....more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Kellogg Foundation
The city has even passed a proclamation recognizing the day, says Lanna Lewis of the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, who is today's guest on WestSouthwest (listen now, below). Battle Creek-based W.K....more
National Day of Racial Healing observances set in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation also has a number of ideas for people who want to be part of the work being done Jan. 16 and beyond. One idea is to have a conversation. Anyone can have a...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation also has a number of ideas for people who want to be part of the work being done Jan. 16 and beyond. One idea is to have a conversation. Anyone can have a...more
Out, Proud, Safe completes first year of pilot program helping LGBTQ homeless community
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Out, Proud, Safe's work is supported by Kalamazoo Cares and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. "They funded this two-year pilot here to look at the problem here in Kalamazoo, address it and see...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Out, Proud, Safe's work is supported by Kalamazoo Cares and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. "They funded this two-year pilot here to look at the problem here in Kalamazoo, address it and see...more
New book provides oral history of Portage schools
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
... is a communications officer for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The book can be purchased at...more
Foundation: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
... is a communications officer for the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. The book can be purchased at...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.