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Ways to Give
Contributions of all sizes from alumni, parents, and friends of Kalamazoo College support every aspect of a Kalamazoo College education. Discover the many ways you can support the College.
How to Make a Gift
You can strengthen the impact of a K education, now and for generations to come, through a gift to Kalamazoo College.
Explore both the methods to make a gift and the areas needing your support. Contact us with any questions.
Gifts of cash, credit, check or money order
Mail a Check or Money Order
Please mail your check or money order to:
Kalamazoo College
Office of Advancement
1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Online
You may make a one-time gift or set up recurring gifts securely through our online form. Gifts can be made using a MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover card.
By Phone
Please call the Kalamazoo College Fund at 269.337.7236 and our staff can take your credit card gift over the phone.
Gifts of stock or securities
The College welcomes gifts of stock. To ensure prompt and accurate processing of your gift, please view the stock transfer procedure.
Gifts from your IRA
If you are required to take a minimum distribution from your IRA, and are at least 70½ years old, you can make yearly tax-free gifts to Kalamazoo College. To do so, simply contact your IRA account administrator to request a charitable rollover from your IRA be sent to:
Kalamazoo College
Office of Advancement
1200 Academy Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Please notify us that your gift is forthcoming. Our federal tax ID number is 38-1358014.
Important Note: Your IRA administrator must transfer funds by December 31 to be counted in the 2026 tax year. If you have IRA check writing abilities, your gift must be received by Thursday, December 10, 2026. This will ensure that your check will be deposited prior to the end of the calendar year, and counted toward your required minimum distribution for 2026.
Matching Gifts
Corporate matching gifts provide a wonderful opportunity to double, sometimes even triple, your contribution to Kalamazoo College. Check with your employer to see if they provide a matching gift benefit or search using the Double Donation tool.
If you have any further questions regarding matching gifts, please contact Jennifer DiGiuseppe at matchinggifts@kzoo.edu or 269.337.7236.
Planned Giving Resources
Help Future Students Transform Their Lives and Their World
When you plan a gift to K in your long-term estate or financial plans, you can change the lives of future generations of students. You don’t have to be a certain age or wealthy to make a big difference, you just need a plan.
Learn how to take advantage of these opportunities through our planned giving resources or by connecting with Associate Vice President for Development, Andy Miller ’99 at 269.337.7327 or amiller@kzoo.edu.
Gifts from your Donor Advised Fund (DAFs)
As a qualified charity, Kalamazoo College welcomes grants made through donor advised funds. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants to K, or use your DAF as a tool for future charitable gifts.
Our federal tax ID number is 38-1358014.
Contact Andy Miller at 269.337.7327 or amiller@kzoo.edu to discuss using your donor advised funds to support K and our mission.
Give to K Your Way
Giving is personal and motivations for making a contribution vary. Discover how you can align your giving with your individual goals in a way that resonates with you most. Your contribution—no matter how it takes shape—helps create meaningful opportunities for students to learn and grow and for faculty to mentor and innovate. Every gift enriches the experience at K, fostering a transformative educational environment for today’s students and future generations.
Make an Immediate Impact
Kalamazoo College Fund
Your gift to the Kalamazoo College Fund, regardless of size, immediately impacts the student experience, allowing K to address emerging priorities and areas of greatest need—opening doors, igniting potential and nurturing the next generation of leaders and innovators.
For questions about giving to the Kalamazoo College Fund, please connect with Lindsay O’Donohue, Senior Director of Constituent Programs and Annual Giving.
Hornet Athletic Association
The Hornet Athletic Association (HAA) provides essential support to meet the evolving needs of Hornet Athletics. Your gift directly enhances the student-athlete experience and fuels the success of our teams—in the classroom, in training and in competition.
For questions about the Hornet Athletic Association, please connect with Lindsay O’Donohue, Senior Director of Constituent Programs and Annual Giving.
Alumni Reunion Giving
Reunion milestones represent another opportunity for alumni to pass forward the gift of a life-changing Kalamazoo College education. Whether it’s a special gift in addition to your traditional giving to K or a class gift to celebrate the occasion, there are ways to deepen your connection to K, reconnect with classmates and support the next generation of enlightened leaders.
For questions about reunion giving, please connect with Lindsay O’Donohue, Senior Director of Constituent Programs and Annual Giving.
Invest in the Big Picture
Endowment and Major Initiatives
To spark curiosity, fuel progress and solve the challenges of the day, we value the philanthropic partners whose investments make big things happen. Major gifts to the endowment, current programs and capital projects serve as a catalyst in realizing K’s ambitious aspirations.
Please connect with Associate Vice President for Development Andy Miller ’99 for questions related to the endowment or other strategic initiatives.
Invest in Your Legacy
Planned Giving
When you plan a gift to K through your estate or financial plans, you can change the lives of future generations of students. You don’t have to be a certain age to get started or have enormous wealth to make a big difference. You just need a plan. Use our planned giving resources to learn more about leaving a gift to K through your estate.
Are you ready to plan your gift? Connect with Associate Vice President for Development Andy Miller ’99.
Foster Connections
Giving back to K isn’t solely defined as a monetary gift. In addition to what you might give from your personal financial resources, consider the other opportunities to advance the College’s mission and aid students by giving of your time and talents.
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