Kalamazoo Community Foundation
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Join us at Sarkozy Bakery in downtown Kalamazoo on February 9 for National Pizza Day! As we continue to celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving 100 customers a FREE pizza. 🍕😋
Come see us between 11am and 5pm to grab your pizza and share your love for where we live! 💙💚
Come see us between 11am and 5pm to grab your pizza and share your love for where we live! 💙💚
Attention nonprofits! KZCF’s Annual Responsive Grants application is now open!
These grants support projects, programs or general operations that align with community priorities in Wealth, Housing, Education and Neighborhoods in Kalamazoo County.
https://kzcf.org/grants/annual-responsive-grants/
These grants support projects, programs or general operations that align with community priorities in Wealth, Housing, Education and Neighborhoods in Kalamazoo County.
https://kzcf.org/grants/annual-responsive-grants/
Responsive Grants For Nonprofits | Kalamazoo Community Foundation
KZCF offers one-year grant funding to support projects or general operations for organizations impacting equity across Kalamazoo County.
kzcf.org
February 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Attention nonprofits! KZCF’s Annual Responsive Grants application is now open!
These grants support projects, programs or general operations that align with community priorities in Wealth, Housing, Education and Neighborhoods in Kalamazoo County.
https://kzcf.org/grants/annual-responsive-grants/
These grants support projects, programs or general operations that align with community priorities in Wealth, Housing, Education and Neighborhoods in Kalamazoo County.
https://kzcf.org/grants/annual-responsive-grants/
KZCF is excited to celebrate this Black History Month by spotlighting noteworthy figures and landmarks right here in our community! When we celebrate Black history, we honor the stories, sacrifices, achievements and contributions of noteworthy Black figures whose legacies we take part in today.
February 8, 2026 at 6:36 PM
KZCF is excited to celebrate this Black History Month by spotlighting noteworthy figures and landmarks right here in our community! When we celebrate Black history, we honor the stories, sacrifices, achievements and contributions of noteworthy Black figures whose legacies we take part in today.
🎉 🍕 National Pizza Day is almost here! 🍕 🎉
Join us at Sarkozy Bakery on February 9 to help KZCF celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County. To mark the occasion, we're giving 100 customers a free two-topping pizza so the community can get in on the fun too. 😋
We'll see you there!
Join us at Sarkozy Bakery on February 9 to help KZCF celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County. To mark the occasion, we're giving 100 customers a free two-topping pizza so the community can get in on the fun too. 😋
We'll see you there!
February 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM
🎉 🍕 National Pizza Day is almost here! 🍕 🎉
Join us at Sarkozy Bakery on February 9 to help KZCF celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County. To mark the occasion, we're giving 100 customers a free two-topping pizza so the community can get in on the fun too. 😋
We'll see you there!
Join us at Sarkozy Bakery on February 9 to help KZCF celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County. To mark the occasion, we're giving 100 customers a free two-topping pizza so the community can get in on the fun too. 😋
We'll see you there!
KZCF is excited to celebrate this Black History Month by spotlighting noteworthy figures and landmarks right here in Kalamazoo County! When we celebrate Black history, we honor the stories, sacrifices, achievements and contributions of noteworthy Black figures whose legacies we take part in today.
February 1, 2026 at 6:04 PM
KZCF is excited to celebrate this Black History Month by spotlighting noteworthy figures and landmarks right here in Kalamazoo County! When we celebrate Black history, we honor the stories, sacrifices, achievements and contributions of noteworthy Black figures whose legacies we take part in today.
Join us at Sarkozy Bakery in downtown Kalamazoo on February 9 for National Pizza Day! As we continue to celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving 100 customers a FREE pizza. 🍕😋
Come see us between 11am and 5pm to grab your pizza and share your love for where we live! 💙💚
Come see us between 11am and 5pm to grab your pizza and share your love for where we live! 💙💚
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Join us at Sarkozy Bakery in downtown Kalamazoo on February 9 for National Pizza Day! As we continue to celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving 100 customers a FREE pizza. 🍕😋
Come see us between 11am and 5pm to grab your pizza and share your love for where we live! 💙💚
Come see us between 11am and 5pm to grab your pizza and share your love for where we live! 💙💚
As we celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County, we're lifting up key moments in our history. Today we're going back to 1961 when we packed up our Kalamazoo office and headed to Portage!
🚨 Spoiler Alert 🚨 KZCF would return to Kalamazoo in 1973.
https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
🚨 Spoiler Alert 🚨 KZCF would return to Kalamazoo in 1973.
https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
January 24, 2026 at 8:12 PM
As we celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County, we're lifting up key moments in our history. Today we're going back to 1961 when we packed up our Kalamazoo office and headed to Portage!
🚨 Spoiler Alert 🚨 KZCF would return to Kalamazoo in 1973.
https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
🚨 Spoiler Alert 🚨 KZCF would return to Kalamazoo in 1973.
https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
⚡️ Ready to activate your giving superpower!?⚡️
Our 2025 Philanthropic Services & Development Report is here! Learn more about our new approach to partnering with our donors and our new strategy for welcoming gifts. Read the report and answer the call today! ⬇️
kzcf.info/PSD2025
Our 2025 Philanthropic Services & Development Report is here! Learn more about our new approach to partnering with our donors and our new strategy for welcoming gifts. Read the report and answer the call today! ⬇️
kzcf.info/PSD2025
January 21, 2026 at 10:12 PM
⚡️ Ready to activate your giving superpower!?⚡️
Our 2025 Philanthropic Services & Development Report is here! Learn more about our new approach to partnering with our donors and our new strategy for welcoming gifts. Read the report and answer the call today! ⬇️
kzcf.info/PSD2025
Our 2025 Philanthropic Services & Development Report is here! Learn more about our new approach to partnering with our donors and our new strategy for welcoming gifts. Read the report and answer the call today! ⬇️
kzcf.info/PSD2025
The Women's Education Coalition Grant is available to women who are pursuing degrees, certifications or development opportunities who are also unemployed or struggling to support themselves and their families. Apply by March 1. ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/scholarship-search/womens-education-coalition-grant/
https://kzcf.org/scholarship-search/womens-education-coalition-grant/
January 16, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The Women's Education Coalition Grant is available to women who are pursuing degrees, certifications or development opportunities who are also unemployed or struggling to support themselves and their families. Apply by March 1. ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/scholarship-search/womens-education-coalition-grant/
https://kzcf.org/scholarship-search/womens-education-coalition-grant/
Team up with KZCF to create meaningful change in our community! By joining our team of scholarship reviewers, you can help our community's students reach their educational goals.
🗓️ Service period: March – May 2026
Learn more and sign up today! ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/volunteer/#scholarship-committees
🗓️ Service period: March – May 2026
Learn more and sign up today! ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/volunteer/#scholarship-committees
Volunteer Your Time & Talent | Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Team up with KZCF and volunteer your time and talent to create meaningful change in your community. Join a KZCF board or committee today!
kzcf.org
January 15, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Team up with KZCF to create meaningful change in our community! By joining our team of scholarship reviewers, you can help our community's students reach their educational goals.
🗓️ Service period: March – May 2026
Learn more and sign up today! ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/volunteer/#scholarship-committees
🗓️ Service period: March – May 2026
Learn more and sign up today! ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/volunteer/#scholarship-committees
We're celebrating 100 years of impact by highlighting key moments in KZCF's history. Today, we're going back to 1958 when KZCF officially became the 10th largest community foundation in the country!
Learn more about the moments that helped shape our organization. ⬇️
kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
Learn more about the moments that helped shape our organization. ⬇️
kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
December 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We're celebrating 100 years of impact by highlighting key moments in KZCF's history. Today, we're going back to 1958 when KZCF officially became the 10th largest community foundation in the country!
Learn more about the moments that helped shape our organization. ⬇️
kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
Learn more about the moments that helped shape our organization. ⬇️
kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
Double your impact with a gift to one of our Love Where You Live (LWYL) funds! Help strengthen your community while supporting the causes and organizations you care about most.
Learn more about our LWYL funds and make a gift today! ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
Learn more about our LWYL funds and make a gift today! ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
December 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Double your impact with a gift to one of our Love Where You Live (LWYL) funds! Help strengthen your community while supporting the causes and organizations you care about most.
Learn more about our LWYL funds and make a gift today! ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
Learn more about our LWYL funds and make a gift today! ⬇️
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
If you’re in downtown Kalamazoo this holiday season, head over to the Kalamazoo Mall and take a peek at our new holiday banners! We hope they bring you a little extra joy as you’re out in community this holiday season. ❄️ 💙 💚
#LoveWhereYouLive #LoveWhoYouAre
#LoveWhereYouLive #LoveWhoYouAre
December 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
If you’re in downtown Kalamazoo this holiday season, head over to the Kalamazoo Mall and take a peek at our new holiday banners! We hope they bring you a little extra joy as you’re out in community this holiday season. ❄️ 💙 💚
#LoveWhereYouLive #LoveWhoYouAre
#LoveWhereYouLive #LoveWhoYouAre
Still looking for a meaningful way to give this season? A gift to one of our Love Where You Live Funds is a simple, powerful way to support the local causes you care about most. Show your love for where you live this holiday season! 💙 💚
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
Love Where You Live Funds | Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Love Where You Live Funds offer the fastest and easiest way to donate to KZCF and support the local cause you care about most.
kzcf.org
December 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Still looking for a meaningful way to give this season? A gift to one of our Love Where You Live Funds is a simple, powerful way to support the local causes you care about most. Show your love for where you live this holiday season! 💙 💚
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
The Michigan House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $645 million in work project funding. KZCF has sent a letter to Speaker Matt Hall urging him and his colleagues to reconsider the ramifications of this decision.
https://kzcf.org/news-resources/issues/house-appropriations-committee-vote-2025/
https://kzcf.org/news-resources/issues/house-appropriations-committee-vote-2025/
Statement from Kalamazoo Community Foundation on latest House Appropriations Committee vote | Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Yesterday, the Michigan House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $645 million in work project funding. Click to read our full statement.
kzcf.org
December 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The Michigan House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $645 million in work project funding. KZCF has sent a letter to Speaker Matt Hall urging him and his colleagues to reconsider the ramifications of this decision.
https://kzcf.org/news-resources/issues/house-appropriations-committee-vote-2025/
https://kzcf.org/news-resources/issues/house-appropriations-committee-vote-2025/
Our 2025 Community Meeting brought together changemakers as we discussed how we advance economic mobility for every resident of our community. It was an inspiring evening that reminded us what’s possible when we unite around a shared vision for a thriving community.
https://youtu.be/CWMtL0RF3L8
https://youtu.be/CWMtL0RF3L8
KZCF's 2025 Community Meeting
YouTube video by Kalamazoo Community Foundation
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Our 2025 Community Meeting brought together changemakers as we discussed how we advance economic mobility for every resident of our community. It was an inspiring evening that reminded us what’s possible when we unite around a shared vision for a thriving community.
https://youtu.be/CWMtL0RF3L8
https://youtu.be/CWMtL0RF3L8
Come see us tomorrow at Mackenzies Bakery for National Cookie Day! 🍪
As we celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving away the first 100 cookies sold on December 4. Our treat! Stop by and try our (soon to be famous) Love Where You Live cookie! 💙 💚
As we celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving away the first 100 cookies sold on December 4. Our treat! Stop by and try our (soon to be famous) Love Where You Live cookie! 💙 💚
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Come see us tomorrow at Mackenzies Bakery for National Cookie Day! 🍪
As we celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving away the first 100 cookies sold on December 4. Our treat! Stop by and try our (soon to be famous) Love Where You Live cookie! 💙 💚
As we celebrate 100 years of impact across Kalamazoo County, we're giving away the first 100 cookies sold on December 4. Our treat! Stop by and try our (soon to be famous) Love Where You Live cookie! 💙 💚
Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, we invite you to support the causes and orgs you love by giving to a Nonprofit Fund at KZCF. When you give to one of these funds, you’re not just making a donation, you’re investing in a stronger, more vibrant community!
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/#nonprofit-funds
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/#nonprofit-funds
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday! Today, we invite you to support the causes and orgs you love by giving to a Nonprofit Fund at KZCF. When you give to one of these funds, you’re not just making a donation, you’re investing in a stronger, more vibrant community!
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/#nonprofit-funds
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/#nonprofit-funds
Exciting news for Kalamazoo County students! 🧑🎓
Our general scholarship application is now open, providing access to 60+ scholarships for college, career training and more. One application. Countless possibilities.
kzcf.org/scholarships/
Our general scholarship application is now open, providing access to 60+ scholarships for college, career training and more. One application. Countless possibilities.
kzcf.org/scholarships/
Scholarships for College, Career Training & More | Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo students: Get matched from 60+ scholarships and education grants for all levels of education with our easy, all-in-one application!
kzcf.org
December 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Exciting news for Kalamazoo County students! 🧑🎓
Our general scholarship application is now open, providing access to 60+ scholarships for college, career training and more. One application. Countless possibilities.
kzcf.org/scholarships/
Our general scholarship application is now open, providing access to 60+ scholarships for college, career training and more. One application. Countless possibilities.
kzcf.org/scholarships/
📢 Calling all students! 📢
On December 1, KZCF's general scholarship application opens, giving students access to 60+ scholarship opportunities with just one application!
Mark your calendar, spread the word and get ready to apply on December 1! 📚🧑🎓
https://kzcf.org/scholarships/
On December 1, KZCF's general scholarship application opens, giving students access to 60+ scholarship opportunities with just one application!
Mark your calendar, spread the word and get ready to apply on December 1! 📚🧑🎓
https://kzcf.org/scholarships/
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
📢 Calling all students! 📢
On December 1, KZCF's general scholarship application opens, giving students access to 60+ scholarship opportunities with just one application!
Mark your calendar, spread the word and get ready to apply on December 1! 📚🧑🎓
https://kzcf.org/scholarships/
On December 1, KZCF's general scholarship application opens, giving students access to 60+ scholarship opportunities with just one application!
Mark your calendar, spread the word and get ready to apply on December 1! 📚🧑🎓
https://kzcf.org/scholarships/
A gift to one of our Love Where You Live Funds is the easiest way to donate to KZCF and support the causes you care about most. Show your love for where you live this giving season with a gift that stays local, flexible and built to last!
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
November 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
A gift to one of our Love Where You Live Funds is the easiest way to donate to KZCF and support the causes you care about most. Show your love for where you live this giving season with a gift that stays local, flexible and built to last!
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
https://kzcf.org/funds-in-motion/love-where-you-live-funds/
As we continue to celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County, we're lifting up key moments in our organization's history. Today, we're going back to 1950 when total funds at Kalamazoo Foundation, as we were then known, surpassed $1 million.
Learn more:
https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
Learn more:
https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
November 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
As we continue to celebrate 100 years of impact in Kalamazoo County, we're lifting up key moments in our organization's history. Today, we're going back to 1950 when total funds at Kalamazoo Foundation, as we were then known, surpassed $1 million.
Learn more:
https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
Learn more:
https://kzcf.org/100-years-of-giving/
Come see us at Mackenzies Bakery in Vicksburg on December 4! As we celebrate 100 years of impact, we're giving the first 100 customers a FREE cookie in honor of National Cookie Day (we recommend our Love Where You Live Cookie). 🍪
Bring a friend, grab a cookie and share your love for where we live.
Bring a friend, grab a cookie and share your love for where we live.
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Come see us at Mackenzies Bakery in Vicksburg on December 4! As we celebrate 100 years of impact, we're giving the first 100 customers a FREE cookie in honor of National Cookie Day (we recommend our Love Where You Live Cookie). 🍪
Bring a friend, grab a cookie and share your love for where we live.
Bring a friend, grab a cookie and share your love for where we live.
Exciting news! Governor Whitmer has appointed our president/CEO, Dr. Grace Lubwama, to the Michigan Community Service Commission. In this role, she will represent the philanthropic sector and work to strengthen public-private relationships and bolster volunteer programs.
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Exciting news! Governor Whitmer has appointed our president/CEO, Dr. Grace Lubwama, to the Michigan Community Service Commission. In this role, she will represent the philanthropic sector and work to strengthen public-private relationships and bolster volunteer programs.
We're celebrating Community Foundation Week by featuring our W.H.E.N. priorities and sharing stories of impact from across Kalamazoo County! Today, we're pleased to introduce you to Vicksburg Arts, whose mission is to enrich the quality of life by providing cultural and artistic experiences.
November 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We're celebrating Community Foundation Week by featuring our W.H.E.N. priorities and sharing stories of impact from across Kalamazoo County! Today, we're pleased to introduce you to Vicksburg Arts, whose mission is to enrich the quality of life by providing cultural and artistic experiences.
As Community Foundation Week continues, we're lifting up our W.H.E.N. priorities and sharing stories about our work to create a thriving community for every resident of Kalamazoo County. Today, we're focusing on education and the impact of KZCF scholarships for recipient, Boluwatife Adeyeye.
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
As Community Foundation Week continues, we're lifting up our W.H.E.N. priorities and sharing stories about our work to create a thriving community for every resident of Kalamazoo County. Today, we're focusing on education and the impact of KZCF scholarships for recipient, Boluwatife Adeyeye.