Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 1925, headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The organization mobilizes philanthropic resources to advance equity and justice in Kalamazoo County through grants, scholarships, and impact investment programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$698.6M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$21.4M
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
282
+23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
-23.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To create a thriving community by mobilizing people, resources, and expertise to advance racial, social, and economic justice in Kalamazoo County.
Vision: Kalamazoo County is the most equitable place to live.
Core Values: Center Anti-Racism & Equity; Advance Racial Justice; Cultivate Transformative Relationships; Nurture Healing & Love; Serve the Greater Good; Learn & Grow; Embrace Joy
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education (approximately 25% of giving)
- Social & Human Services (approximately 25% of giving)
- Arts & Culture (approximately 12% of giving)
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $5,059 to $1,750,000.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
95% of grants remain in Michigan. The foundation also funds in New York and Indiana, with primary focus on Kalamazoo County.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $698,598,440 (most recent filing)
Total Annual Giving: $24,386,647 (most recent filing)
Annual Revenue: $2,266,166
Employees: 43 staff members
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $698,598,440 | $639,999,796 | $567,971,966 |
| Revenue | $71,389,653 | $40,712,525 | $41,967,790 |
| Expenses | $34,688,443 | $32,393,557 | $29,976,106 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $51,449,304 | $21,526,282 | $28,757,565 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
49 open opportunities from Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Aldrich Focus on Science Scholarship Grant
KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ann N. MacGregor Scholarship Grant
KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Benjamin & Cherie Gubin Scholarship Grant
KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
More than US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo ($216,056), Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo ($186,590), Community Healing Centers ($179,723).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE DETROIT DOWNRIVER CHAPTER DETROIT, MI | EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION | $25,000 |
| AACORN KALAMAZOO, MI | HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE/OTHER | $139,604 |
| ABFE - ASSOCIATION OF BLACK FOUNDATION EXECUTIVES INC NEW YORK, NY | PUBLIC AFFAIRS/SOCIETY BENEFIT | $10,000 |
| ACT SOCIALLY KALAMAZOO INC KALAMAZOO, MI | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $8,500 |
| ACTION MATTERS KALAMAZOO, MI | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | $22,500 |
| AFRICAN COMMUNITY KALAMAZOO KALAMAZOO, MI | HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE/OTHER | $31,900 |
| AIR ZOO KALAMAZOO, MI | ARTS, CULTURE, HUMANITIES | $6,100 |
| ALLEGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLEGAN, MI | PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM & GRANT MAKING FOUNDATIONS | $30,000 |
| ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH KALAMAZOO, MI | HUMAN SERVICE-MULTIPURPOSE/OTHER | $35,250 |
| AMERICAN ARAB HERITAGE COUNCIL FLINT, MI | RELIGIOUS RELATED/SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key Executives:
- Alyssa Stewart, Chief Community Impact Officer
- Joanna Dales, Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Henry Toledo, Chief Technology Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VON WASHINGTON JR | CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| DR L MARSHALL WASHINGTON | TREASURER/TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| AMY UPJOHN | VICE CHAIR/TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| JORGE GONZALEZ | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| ARTRELLA COHN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| JAMES ESCAMILLA | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| XIAOAN LI | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| KAMA TAI MITCHELL | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| SYDNEY PARFET | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| LUCAS MANSBERGER | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| GRACE LUBWAMA | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $364,664 |
| JOANNA DALES | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 40 | $174,347 |
| SARAH JENNINGS | FRACTIONAL CFO - PART YEAR | 10 | — |
| JOSHUA SLEDGE | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $151,915 |
| RAYMOND BYERS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - PART YEAR | 37 | $105,474 |
| HENRY TOLEDO | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $120,613 |
| DEMETRIAS WOLVERTON | CHIEF PEOPLE/PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER | 38 | $104,159 |
| ALYSSA STEWART | CHIEF COMMUNITY IMPACT OFFICER | 37 | $122,326 |
| ROBYN BENNETT | DIRECTOR, PEOPLE & CULTURE | 40 | $124,572 |
| ANDREW GRAYSON | DIRECTOR, SCHOLORSHIPS | 39.2 | $106,337 |
| CYNTHIA TROUT | DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $117,349 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation was selected to distribute $1.5 million in opioid remediation grants to local nonprofits. In 2026, a Kalamazoo County partnership launched $468,000 in opioid remediation grants, with KZCF playing a distribution role.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation selected to distribute $1.5 ...Contact Information
Address: 402 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Phone: 269-381-4416
Fax: 269-381-3146
Email: info@kzcf.org
Website: kzcf.org
EIN: 38-3333202
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since February 1997
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kalamazoo Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To create a thriving community by mobilizing people, resources, and expertise to advance racial, social, and economic justice in Kalamazoo County. **Vision:** Kalamazoo County is the most equitable place to live. **Core Values:** Center Anti-Racism & Equity; Advance Racial Justice; Cultivate Transformative Relationships; Nurture Healing & Love; Serve the Greater Good; Learn & Grow; Embrace Joy **Primary Funding Areas:** • Education (approximately 25% of giving) • Social & Human Ser…
How do I apply for a grant from Kalamazoo Community Foundation?
**Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $5,059 to $1,750,000. **Grant Types:** • Annual Responsive Grants • Capital Grants • Multiyear General Operations Grants • Emergency Scholarship Fund • Numerous named scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduates, and those pursuing technical or certificate programs **Recent Grant Examples:** • $638,387 to Kalamazoo Public Schools • $529,105 to Pretty Lake Vacation Camp • $486,420 to Early Learning Neighborhood Collaborative • $188,740 to Irving…
Where does Kalamazoo Community Foundation make grants?
95% of grants remain in Michigan. The foundation also funds in New York and Indiana, with primary focus on Kalamazoo County.
What size grants does Kalamazoo Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Kalamazoo Community Foundation awarded 282 grants totaling $21.4M — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kalamazoo Community Foundation's EIN?
Kalamazoo Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3333202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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