KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Kalamazoo, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3333202
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Kalamazoo, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3333202
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Kalamazoo Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $21.4 million in grants to 550 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on Michigan, with additional funding in California and New York. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE PEOPLE, RESOURCES, AND EXPERTISE ARE MOBILIZED TO ADVANCE RACIAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO MI
$8.7M
4%
KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE
$8.1M
4%
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN
$5.6M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
282
Median 1st year grant
$16.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $21.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 550 grantees. Recent grantees include YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO MI, KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE, and UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.